2021 NET Conference

Please use the links below for more information on the 2021 NET Conference:

This conference took place in November 2021.

On behalf of the NET Conference Steering Committee and Design Team, we are excited to have you join us in Savannah, GA, for the 2021 NET Conference. Since our network last met in 2019, our tourism communities have faced immense challenges from natural disasters and social unrest to an ongoing global pandemic. How we as tourism professionals have responded and adapted to these changes also continues to evolve. This year’s conference theme of “Navigating the Uncharted” will reflect on these transformations and catalyze future extension programming that best serves our stakeholders’ needs. 

After reviewing feedback provided by the NET network, and consulting with local and state officials, we plan to host this year’s conference in person. However, we anticipate incorporating virtual components to the program as well to accommodate those who are unable to travel. We are also working with our hotel vendor and other partners to ensure that adequate safety measures will be in place to protect conference participants. As we continue to plan for the event, we will be sure to keep the network informed about any changes that may occur.

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you in Savannah!

Bryan Fluech, 2021 NET Conference Chair

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To help accommodate individuals’ schedules who are unable to attend the NET Conference in person, we are offering a virtual option as well.

Virtual registration will remain at $350. Click on the main registration link to proceed and select the virtual registration option.  

Virtual participants will have access to all three plenary sessions (November 8th, 9th and 10th), concurrent sessions (morning/afternoon of the 8th and morning of the 10th), program workshops (morning of the 9th), as well as our awards ceremony from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wed, Nov 10^th. These sessions will also be recorded as well.

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SAFETY REMINDERS:
We continue to work with the Embassy Suites to ensure COVID safety procedures are in place for our Conference.  Masks will be expected and social distance seating, when possible, will be implemented during the meeting. Participants exhibiting symptoms associated with  COVID-19 should not attend as a courtesy to other participants.

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