BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T110000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:GAM Annual Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:Early bird registration is now open for the 2026 GAM Annual Conference\, November 16-19 at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds\, Lake Oconee!Get a jump on your 2027 business planning with fresh insights and forecasts from thought leaders who understand the complex dynamics manufacturers are facing. Join your industry peers to "talk shop" about shared challenges and practical solutions. Catch up with old friends\, make new business connections\, and bring your loved ones along!SCHEDULE:The conference begins Monday afternoon\, November 16\, with registration and a Welcome Reception sponsored by Factory Automation Systems. Business sessions will take place the mornings of Tuesday\, November 17 and Wednesday\, November 18. You will have free time in the afternoons to enjoy golf\, spa\, shopping\, and more. We will close out the conference Wednesday night with our Annual Chairman's Reception and Dinner sponsored by Georgia Power Company\, where Kim Greene\, President & CEO\, will deliver a keynote address. Departure will be Thursday morning\, November 19.CONFERENCE AGENDA:A complete agenda will be released soon. Here's a snapshot of what you can expect:A Fireside Chat with Georgia Lawmakers led by GAM VP of Government Affairs Brittney Hull2027 Economic Outlook from an economist with Fifth Third BankA fact-based discussion of the growth of data centers in Georgia and their current and future economic and political impacts on our state.Conversations with officials from the Environmental Protection Agency and Georgia Environmental Protection DivisionWorkforce panels on business succession planning and managing across generationsA look at Georgia's burgeoning Aerospace and Aviation Industry ⏤ and what it means to all of usPlus\, the fun and camaraderie that are a hallmark of GAM events!HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:GAM has secured a group block at The Ritz-Carlton Lake Oconee with special conference pricing. To book at the discounted rate\, please click on the following link: Book your hotel room for GAM's Annual ConferenceGAM members who book under the group room block will receive complimentary valet parking at the Ritz-Carlton\, valued at $40/day. We have also secured a reduced resort fee from $75/night to $38/night. These discounts will be applied upon check-in.**The last day to book a hotel room at GAM's group rate is Monday\, October 19\, 2026. NOTE: Hotel accommodations are NOT included in your registration fee.**SPONSORSHIPS:Sponsorship opportunities are available. If you are interested in supporting industry\, please contact RMurray@gamfg.org.THIS EVENT IS FOR GAM MEMBERS ONLY.REGISTRATION CATEGORYPRICINGEarly Bird Rate$ 1\,195.00\, valid through September 16.Standard Rate$ 1\,495.00\, valid through October 19.Public Partner Rate$ 500.00\, valid through October 19.Spouse/Guest Rate$ 425.00\, valid through October 19.CANCELLATION POLICY: We cannot issue refunds after the cancellation deadline\, Monday\, October 19.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Early bird registration is now open for the 2026 GAM Annual Conference\, November 16-19 at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds\, Lake Oconee!

Get a jump on your 2027 business planning with fresh insights and forecasts from thought leaders who understand the complex dynamics manufacturers are facing. Join your industry peers to "\;talk shop"\; about shared challenges and practical solutions. Catch up with old friends\, make new business connections\, and bring your loved ones along!

SCHEDULE:

The conference begins Monday afternoon\, November 16\, with registration and a Welcome Reception sponsored by Factory Automation Systems. Business sessions will take place the mornings of Tuesday\, November 17 and Wednesday\, November 18. You will have free time in the afternoons to enjoy golf\, spa\, shopping\, and more. We will close out the conference Wednesday night with our Annual Chairman'\;s Reception and Dinner sponsored by Georgia Power Company\, where Kim Greene\, President &\; CEO\, will deliver a keynote address. Departure will be Thursday morning\, November 19.

CONFERENCE AGENDA:

A complete agenda will be released soon. Here'\;s a snapshot of what you can expect:

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

GAM has secured a group block at The Ritz-Carlton Lake Oconee with special conference pricing. To book at the discounted rate\, please click on the following link: Book your hotel room for GAM'\;s Annual Conference

GAM members who book under the group room block will receive complimentary valet parking at the Ritz-Carlton\, valued at $40/day. We have also secured \;a reduced resort fee from $75/night to $38/night. These discounts will be applied upon \;check-in.

**The last day to book a hotel room at GAM'\;s group rate is Monday\, October 19\, 2026. NOTE: Hotel accommodations are NOT included in your registration fee.**

SPONSORSHIPS:

Sponsorship opportunities are available. If you are interested in supporting industry\, please contact RMurray@gamfg.org.

THIS EVENT IS FOR GAM MEMBERS ONLY.

REGISTRATION CATEGORYPRICING
Early Bird Rate$ 1\,195.00\, \;valid through September 16.
Standard Rate$ 1\,495.00\, valid through October 19.
Public Partner Rate$  \;  \;500.00\, valid through October 19.
Spouse/Guest Rate$  \;  \;425.00\, valid through October 19.

CANCELLATION POLICY: We cannot issue refunds after the cancellation deadline\, Monday\, October 19.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS



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