KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

The 2024 CASE Conference is just a few weeks away! Here are some helpful things to know as you prepare for this great event. Please review the CASE Event Code of Conduct and be sure to visit the Savannah Sizzle clip. It is a fantastic resource to discover all the city has to offer and help maximize your experience!

CASE APPRECIATES OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS!

Platinum Sponsors: Chancelight, Presence, eLuma, The Sensory Room, and Amergis
Gold Sponsor: Everyday Speech
Silver Sponsors: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, MSB Simplified Medicaid, and Quantum Resource Professionals

GENERAL TRAVEL INFORMATION: This Visit Savannah Travel Guide provides information regarding things to do and travel information for the community.

TRANSPORTATION: This Savannah/Hilton Head Airport Guide provides information regarding baggage claim and ground transportation.

The headquarters hotel is the Westin Savannah Harbor and the conference is held at the Savannah Convention Center.

In addition to the Westin Savannah Harbor, there are six additional hotels on Bay Street, just across the river from the convention center and which have room blocks available for CASE Conference attendees. Details for each of these hotels can be found here.
Shuttle schedules will be posted in the lobby of hotels. Please find the bus shuttle and ferry shuttle schedule here.

EATING IN SAVANNAH: Savannah has a rich history and a variety of cuisine to offer from seafood, traditional southern hospitality, and American fare. Click here for a list of local restaurants provided by the Savannah Convention and Visitors’ Bureau. The list is just suggestions and there are many other options in Savannah.

If you are looking to build a network with others, or find like-minded attendees to share a meal with, stop by the Hospitality Booth (booth 113) with G-CASE (Georgia Council of Administrators of Special Education) in the Exhibit Hall where you can connect with other conference attendees.

PHEEDLOOP EVENT APP: Approximately one week prior to the conference, you will receive an email to download the Pheedloop App. This email will also contain your login credentials to access the App. (You may need to check your spam based on your server’s permissions.) If you do not receive this email prior to October 30th, please contact CASE at [email protected] so that we can troubleshoot.

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE: You will find the schedule at-a-glance on the CASE website. The detailed schedule and specific sessions will be shared on the Pheedloop Event App, as noted above.

CONFERENCE BADGES: Please wear your conference name badge at all times to gain entrance into all scheduled activities, meals, and events.

The Show Us Your Badge Program in Savannah offers discounts to the 2024 CASE Conference attendees from businesses in Savannah's Historic District and nearby areas. This program offers discounts at a number of restaurants, attractions, shops and specialty businesses. Click the categories below to check out all the participants, and get your discount by presenting your conference badge to the participating places of business.

See this list of restaurants that provide a discount if you show them your conference badge.
See this list for discounts on attractions and tours during your stay in Savannah if you show your badge at the time of purchasing tickets.
Access the list of shopping discounts at this link when you show your conference badge prior to purchase.
Lifestyle (spa) discounts can be accessed at this link when you show your conference badge.

Visit this site to learn more: https://visitsavannah.com/meetings/show-us-your-badge

CASHLESS CONVENTION CENTER: The Savannah Convention Center is cashless. There will be concessions available for purchase via a debit or credit card.

REGISTRATION

Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Savannah Convention Center

Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 7:00 AM in the Savannah Convention Center

EXHIBIT HALL: Please stop by the exhibit hall and learn about the many products and resources our exhibitors offer! Exhibitors are vital to our conference success and we appreciate your support of them. Each attendee who completes our “CASE Georgia Peach Punch Card” in the Exhibit Hall will be entered into a drawing. We will be giving away 5, $100 cash prizes based on a drawing from the completed punch cards. Be sure to pick up your Georgia Peach Punch Card at registration to participate in this fun event!

MEALS

The CASE Conference will feature the following meals, refreshment breaks, and receptions located in the exhibit hall.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Lunch is on your own, there will be concessions available at the convention center and the restaurant at the Westin

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall

Thursday, November 7, 2024

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall

11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Grab-n-Go Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Popcorn and Soda (movie during general session)

5:00 PM-6:30 PM: Celebration Reception in the Exhibit Hall

Friday, November 8, 2024

7:45 AM - 8:45 AM: Breakfast Buffet in the Exhibit Hall

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Snacks and Sodas in the Exhibit Hall

RECEPTIONS

Join us in the Exhibit Hall for two fantastic receptions! Network with CASE colleagues, speakers, and corporate partners:

Welcome Reception, November 6th 4:30-6:00 PM. Join us for light appetizers and a cash bar. It will be the perfect way to wrap up day one of the conference before heading out to dinner! Sponsored by Everyday Speech.
Celebration Reception, November 7th from 5:00-6:30 PM. Join the keynote presenters Dan and Samuel Habib following their keynote presentation.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

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