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Each February, hundreds of fraternity and sorority leaders throughout the southeastern U.S. converge on Atlanta to attend the Southeastern Greek Leadership Association Annual Conference. The Academy is a three-day educational conference, from February 20-22, that features something for everyone, regardless of his/her role in their community.

Well-known educational speakers anchor the SGLA conference curriculum. At least one general session covering broad fraternity and sorority issues is scheduled each day. Smaller, more-intimate breakout sessions are also scheduled daily. Breakout sessions provide a variety of opportunities to discuss specific challenges, learn new ideas and interact with fraternity and sorority leaders from around the region. Both students and advisors will find programming geared specifically toward their varied interests and challenges.

The SGLA Awards Banquet wraps up the conference each year. Member institutions and individuals are recognized for their hard work as well as their outstanding service and dedication to the fraternity and sorority movement.

In addition to the conference programs, there may be time for your council to schedule excursions off site. Whatever your interests, Atlanta offers a variety of sights, sounds and flavors. The SGLA Annual Conference is held in Atlanta.

Details and expectations

Hotel Information & Reservations

• The SGLA Annual Conference is held at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel.

Meals

• Friday

  • Grab-and-go breakfast will be offered on Friday morning at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel.

  • The Affiliation Luncheon will take place in various locations in the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel. Friday dinner will be on your own.

• Saturday

  • Lunch for the students and the Professionals Lunch will be served in various locations in the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel.

  • The Closing Banquet will take place on Saturday night in the Grand Ballroom at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel.

Dress

• Thursday: Casual clothing including school, fraternity/sorority attire, or council attire.

• Friday: Business casual during sessions and casual during free time.

• Saturday: Business casual during sessions and business attire during the Closing Banquet.

Alcohol

• It is expected that all attendees follow the expectations of their home institutions while at the SGLA Annual Conference.

• Alcohol cannot be consumed during any conference event. Should your institution allow you to consume alcohol during your free time, the following expectations are in place.

• No outside alcohol should be brought to the hotel at any time as it is against the law. Should you to leave the hotel, please keep in mind that the legal drinking age in Georgia is 21.

• Be prepared to show proof of age when attempting to purchase alcohol. The city of Atlanta is very strict on fake IDs. Offenders should be prepared to spend the night in jail. 

• Anyone who causes disruptions in their rooms and cause noise complaints may be asked to leave the conference.

Sessions

• All sessions are to be attended on time and with your full presence there. Delegates and other conferences attendees are here to learn how to be better council officers and take information learned back their respective campuses. Please use these sessions to better your knowledge and leadership skills.