2026 Spring Retreat – March 9 – 11

Agenda

Accommodations

2026 Spring Retreat Accommodations

Venue

University of Georgia Griffin Campus
Student Learning Center
1109 Experiment Street
Griffin, GA

RSVP

Monday, March 9

3:00 – 5:00 PMArrival and hotel check-in
5:00 – 7:00 PMSocial Activities
Sponsored by the UGA IPA Student Club
7:00 – 9:00 PMDinner
The Mule Barn on the UGA Griffin campus

Tuesday, March 10

8:00 – 8:30 AMLight Breakfast
Assorted protein bars, granola bars, cookies with coffee, juice, tea, and water
8:30 – 9:00 AMWelcome & Introductions
9:00 – 10:30 AMStrategic Plan | Bylaws | Governance
10:30 – 10:50 AMBreak
10:50 – 12:00 PMBreakout Groups: Strategic Plan | Bylaws | Governance
12:00 – 1:30 PMLunch
1:30 – 2:30 PMTranslating Graduate Skills into Careers
Graduate student-led panel discussion (sponsored by the UGA IPA Student Club)
2:30 – 6:30 PMForever Young Aquaponics Tour
6:30 – 9:00 PMReception | Dinner | Innovation Showcase (sponsored by the UGA IPA Student Club)

Wednesday, March 11

8:00 – 8:30 AMLight Breakfast
Assorted protein bars, granola bars, cookies with coffee, juice, tea, and water
8:30 – 9:30 AMFY26 IIPA Seed Grant Project Presentations
9:30 – 10:00 AMCertificate in Agricultural Data Science
Dr. Harald Scherm
10:00 – 10:20 AMBreak
10:20 – 12:00 PMIIPA Plans for FY27
Group Discussion
12:00 – 1:30 PMLunch
1:30 – 3:00 PMUGA Griffin Campus Tour