Accommodations
Conference Hotel
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel (Georgia Center)
You can reserve a hotel room using room group code 55568 until April 23, 2027. After that date, please call the Georgia Center to request a hotel room with block code 55568. If a room is available, you will receive the group rate.
Note: reserving a hotel room does not register you for the conference. Visit the USPLF 2027 Registration Portal to register for the conference.
Additionally, registering for this conference does not secure a hotel reservation and must be done separately if hotel stay is required.
To change or cancel your hotel reservation, call (800) 884-1381 or (706) 542-2134.
Additional Hotels
If rooms at the conference hotel are fully booked, several alternative hotels are available within a 10–30-minute walk of the conference venue:
- Holiday Inn Express Athens-University Area by IHG (15 min walk)
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown/University Area (18 min walk)
- Hyatt Place Athens / Downtown (25 min walk)
USPLF 2027
Contact Information
Program Contact:
Lilong Chai
706-542-8137
lchai@uga.edu
Registration Contact:
Wes Voyles (The Georgia Center)
(706) 583-0425
registration@georgiacenter.uga.edu
Special Needs:
If you require special services, contact sales@georgiacenter.uga.edu by May 10, 2027.
Sponsorship Opportunities
There are three base sponsorship levels plus several event-specific sponsorships.
Base Sponsorships
| Base Level | Cost | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | $1,500 | Logo in program, website, signage, session recognition, social media acknowledgement |
| Silver | $2,500 | Bronze benefits + exhibit booth + 1 complimentary registration |
| Gold | $3,500 | Silver benefits + 2 complimentary registrations + promotional materials in attendee bags |
Specific Sponsorships
| Specific Opportunity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Gala Dinner Sponsorship Receive all Gold-level sponsorship benefits, plus three additional complimentary conference registrations. | $5,000 |
| Distinguished Lecturer/Symposium Sponsorship Receive all Gold-level sponsorship benefits, plus three additional complimentary conference registrations. | $5,000 |
| Lunch Sponsor Receive all Silver-level sponsorship benefits. | $2,500 |
| Tour Bus Sponsor Receive all Silver-level sponsorship benefits. | $2,500 |
| Break Sponsor Receive all Bronze-level sponsorship benefits. | $1,500 |
| Student Travel Sponsor Will be acknowledged for their generous support. All sponsorship funds received will be used exclusively to support student travel and awards. | $600 |