2012 Host City Information

Atlanta is home to CNN, Coca-Cola, the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, and offers the convenience of a world-class airport mixed with the down-home appeal of southern cuisine. October in Atlanta means that temperatures will be in the 70s and low 80s, which is perfect weather for walking/running along any of the 65 streets with Peachtree in their name.

The conference will be held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel (265 Peachtree Center Avenue), in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Conveniently located in Peachtree Center, the Marriott Marquis offers an indoor connection to MARTA, with a short 15-minute ride to Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. This contemporary hotel is steps from the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and a few blocks from CNN Center, Georgia World Congress Center, Philips Arena, and the Georgia Dome.

Undoubtedly, your primary focus will be participating in multiple conference sessions, networking with colleagues, and catching up with friends. When you do have a break in your schedule, you can explore Atlanta nightlife, restaurants and clubs surrounding the hotel. Plan to arrive a day early and you can enjoy one of the over 100 golf courses in the greater Atlanta area or catch an Atlanta Falcons game. College and university sports are another driving force in Atlanta, with events at Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Morehouse College, and Oglethorpe University.

History takes center stage with the Atlanta History Center’s exhibit, “Turning Point: The American Civil War,” the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, and the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. To discover more about those who cover history in the making, you might consider touring CNN’s global headquarters.