2025 GCEA 100th Annual Conference
Join us for our 100-year celebration and conference in the Atlanta area, July 20-23, 2025! This year, our theme is Navigating The Future, and we are working in partnership with HP and Heidelberg USA to make this an outstanding three-plus-day event relevant to all educators in Graphic Communications and Design Reproduction.
Connect with friends and new peers, industry representatives and leaders as we look towards the future of education and graphic communications at our 2025 Graphic Communications Educators Conference!
Register now and book your travel. Scroll down this page to the FAQ list for hotels, transportation options, our speakers, and the amazing schedule for the week!
Questions? Reach out to pgsfmarketing@gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you to this summer’s conference!
GCEA 100 Year Commemorative Book
Industry partners are invited to sponsor and participate in our 100 years celebration and book capturing the last century of the organization's membership, events, impact and evolution of Graphic Communications into today! Click here to learn more and be featured on a full or half page ad!
Pricing
You must be a member to attend conference. Click here to get started.
Full Conference (includes 100 Years Celebration Gala):
$475
Enjoy all sessions, networking opportunities, and special events over three days.
Single-Day Passes
Monday Only:
$200
Tuesday Only:
$225
Ideal if you’re short on time but still want to experience the conference highlights.
Spouse (Social Events Only):
$125
Includes access to social events so your guest can join in the celebration.
100 Years Celebration Gala (for non conference attendees):
$125
Enjoy dinner at the Metropolitan Club on July 21, 2025 from 630 - 10pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have two great options within walking distance from HP Experience Center that are offering group rates.
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Choice Hotels - Click Here for Special Rate Booking
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Hyatt Place Atlanta - Click Here for Special Rate Booking
Please note that there are a variety of other hotel brands nearby offering their standard rates.
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There are a number of great restaurants within walking distance from the hotels and a fun area - Avalon - a short drive away full of shopping, food and fun. See the entire list of suggestions here.
If your travel plans have you arriving early or staying into the weekend after the conference here is a comprehensive site with area attractions for all ages.
https://exploregeorgia.org/city/atlantaThe least expensive and most efficient way is to hop onto Marta when exiting the baggage claim area at the airport then grab a taxi/car at the . We have a detailed how-to here.
Other options include renting a car, taking an airport shuttle or uber/lyft/cab.
https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Atlanta-Airport-ATL/Alpharetta
These cell phone Apps can help as well!
Marta On the Go App - real-time train information. Not a great app to navigate, but it can be useful. https://itsmarta.com/marta-on-the-go.aspxBreeze Mobile 2.0 - enables you to purchase a ride(s) ahead of time and scan a QR code to use at the train barriers. No cash, no ticket required. https://itsmarta.com/breeze-mobile.aspx
We continue to build out the details around our 100 years Conference - Navigating the Future! Our tentative schedule:
Sunday PM - Registration & Welcome Reception
Monday - Speakers, tour and more - HP Experience Center
Monday Evening - 100 years Gala Dinner & Celebration
Tuesday - Speakers, tour and more - Heidelberg USA (Bus provided)
Tuesday Evening - On your own
Wednesday - Speakers and Awards Luncheon (noon wrap up)
View the full schedule here.
Check back as we get closer to the event as the schedule continues to be populated and is subject to change.
View the full list of our 100th Annual Conference presenters here.
Paul D. Von Holtz Conference Incentive Awards (CLOSED)
GCEA is offering grants ranging from $500 to $700 to support educators attending their first GCEA Annual Conference.
Deadline has passed.
