Networking Events

Digital Literacy and Technology: Back to the Future!

Monday, April 3rd, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern, Hybrid

How will we navigate the ever-evolving future of educational technology and digital skills? Answers about the future lie in the past! Let’s explore some of the evolutions in edtech over the decades and see how those changes, and our reactions to them, will shape our next steps. We’ll collaborate together to further examine the building blocks of digital resilience, and how those can be constructed in the classroom. This strand meeting is for techies of all knowledge and skill levels. Come prepared to interact and reflect with us as we look to a future of “learning alongside” and “digital resilience”. 

This is a hybrid event. Use the conference app to find the in-person and virtual meeting locations. 

President’s Welcome Reception at the Georgia Aquarium

Monday, April 3rd, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Eastern

Georgia Aquarium’s state-of-the-art facility containing more than 10 million gallons of water is an excellent place to start. So, what will you find at the nation’s largest aquarium? Endless wonder. And thousands of deep-sea wildlife species, including whale sharks, beluga whales, manta rays, penguins, sea lions and more. One visit and you’ll quickly see what makes the Georgia Aquarium one of the best places to visit in Atlanta.

Dinner will be available from 6:30-8:30pm and you will have access to the aquarium to view the exhibits throughout the evening. Transportation will be provided.

This is a ticketed event. Sign up when you register for the conference! If you’re already registered, you can add it by contacting info@coabe.org.

This event has been generously sponsored by Data Recognition Corporation.

Shark swimming in aquarium tank in front of large table
Georgia Aquarium interior
Georgia Aquarium interior
Georgia Aquarium interior
Georgia Aquarium Interior
Students as Leaders Networking Event Tuesday 6pm

Students as Leaders Networking Event

Tuesday, April 4th, 6:00 pm Eastern

Adult learners, teachers, and anyone interested in student leadership, 

Join us on Tuesday at 6:00pm in the Imperial Ballroom for a Students as Leaders networking event. Meet adult learners from across the country, learn about student initiatives at COABE, and connect with others who believe in the power of adult education.

World of Coca Cola

Tuesday, April 4th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Eastern

The world’s favorite soft drink started right here in Atlanta. And, while you’ll find the South’s most pivotal elixir across the globe, there’s only one place that you can visit to understand what makes the brand tick. That’s World of Coca-Cola at Pemberton Place. Part museum dedicated to its history and part Willy Wonka-style tasting facility where you can sip your way through worldwide flavor, you’ll soon understand why this beverage brand commands a dedicated following.

Join us for a unique and interactive space where you can savor Coca-Cola products from all over the world. Enjoy several exhibits to explore at your leisure: The Vault of the Secret Formula, Milestones of Refreshment, Bottle Works, Scent Discovery, Pop Culture and the 3D Theater. Get your photo with the Coca-Cola polar bear and don’t forget to check out the gift shop for those fun unique gifts!

This is a ticketed event. Sign up when you register for the conference! If you’re already registered, you can add it by contacting info@coabe.org.

This event has been generously sponsored by AARP Foundation.

World of Coca Cola exhibit