2026 GACRAO Annual Conference!

You are invited to GACRAO's Annual Conference at Lanier Islands Fall 2026!

We are thrilled to continue our tradition of excellence in professional development at the GACRAO Annual Conference. You can expect an inspiring and engaging experience filled with opportunities to connect, learn, and grow within the field of collegiate enrollment management.

This year's conference will feature sessions focused on:

• Admissions, Registrar, Records Skills, Enrollment Management and Trends
• Leadership and Management
• Corporate Partner Highlights

In addition, we are excited to offer pre-conference GISEM (GACRAO Institute for Strategic Enrollment Management) and G-REP (GACRAO's Rising Enrollment Professionals) Grow with GACRAO professional development opportunities, designed to promote industry expertise and cultivate future leaders in enrollment management.

We will continue to use the Guidebook App to provide you with easy access to schedules, session details, and conference updates—stay tuned for more information!

We look forward to welcoming you to this year's conference!

Pre-Conference Opportunities

Get a head start on your GACRAO experience! Whether you're participating in one of our professional development programs or attending your first GACRAO conference, our pre-conference opportunities are designed to help you grow, connect, and make the most of your time with us.

Grow with GACRAO supports the professional growth of enrollment management professionals through mentorship, leadership development, and meaningful connections.

Our two professional development programs, GACRAO Rising Enrollment Professionals (G-REP) and Georgia Institute for Strategic Enrollment Management (GISEM), bring together professionals at different stages of their careers to strengthen their skills, exchange ideas, and prepare for future leadership opportunities. This pre-conference experience is designed for participants enrolled in the G-REP and GISEM cohorts.

Attending your first GACRAO Annual Conference? This session is just for you! Join us for an engaging workshop designed to help first-time attendees navigate the conference, meet fellow professionals, and discover ways to get involved with GACRAO.

Participants will hear from experienced GACRAO leaders during an interactive panel discussion, enjoy a fun networking activity, and gain helpful tips to make the most of their conference experience.

All first-time conference attendees are encouraged to attend! Bring your business cards or a Blinq digital business card and come ready to make connections that extend well beyond the conference.

Conference Details: 

OPEN: Register HERE

• Early Bird Registration – Closes August 1, 2026

  • Early Bird Member Rate: $300

  • Non-Member Rate: $450

• General Registration – Closes October 1, 2026
• Regular Member Rate: $350

• Non-Member Rate: $450

• Late Registration – After October 1, 2026
• Regular Member Rate: $400

• Non-Member Rate: $450

• Conference Dates:
• Pre-Conference: November 7th - Incoming G-REP & GISEM Cohorts
• Pre-Conference: November 8th - First-time Attendees Workshop
• Main Conference: November 8-10 (All Attendees)

Hotel  Reminders

• Conference Hotel: Lanier Islands Resort
• Address: 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA 30518
• Rooms are now SOLD OUT

Lake Lanier Islands Lodge – Room Waitlist

• The Lodge is currently fully booked, and we are maintaining a waitlist. As rooms become available, members will be contacted in waitlist order.

To be added to the waitlist, please contact Dolly at 770-945-8787, ext. 6155.

Alternative Lodging Options:

• Holiday Inn Express – Approximately 15 minutes from the Lodge.
• Chateau Elan– Approximately 30 minutes from the Lodge.

Arriving at Lake Lanier Islands

GACRAO attendees receive complimentary entry to the island. Tell the gate attendant you’re attending the GACRAO conference for directions and a map to the Lodge. A parking pass may be provided but is not required.