Registration
When you arrive, take the escalator in the lobby down one floor and look for SAA signage at the registration desk. Follow signs for Embassy Hall to attend SAA sessions!
registration hours
Thursday: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Schedule
The updated version of the schedule can be found here. Please note that the physical program booklet may not be the most up to date version of the schedule, but the online schedule will be updated. Keep an eye on your email for important communications from conference staff such as schedule and location changes.
Wifi
Attendees will have access to wifi at the conference site, which is shared with the American String Teachers Association.
Network: asta
Password: astastrings
Exhibit Hall
Located in Grand Hall, the exhibit hall is open to all Leadership Summit attendees. You can view a full list of exhibitors here, and a map of the exhibit hall here.
exhibit hall hours
Thursday: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Transportation
There are multiple options for ground transportation to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport:
public transportation
From the airport, take the MARTA red line or yellow line to the Peachtree Center Station. Follow signs to the Peachtree Center Mall (Peachtree St and John Portman Blvd). Go up the escalator, and enter the mall through the glass doors into the food court. The food court is connected to our hotel (Hyatt Regency Atlanta). Follow signs for hotel.
Get the Breeze 2.0 mobile app to buy and validate MARTA tickets for public transit:
https://www.itsmarta.com/breeze-mobile.aspx
Please verify the signage and information when you travel in case anything has changed. If nothing has changed, it costs $3 and takes about 20 minutes.
ride share
Rideshare pickups occur in the North Economy lot. Passengers will proceed through North baggage claim for access to the lower-level escalators located between doors N2 and N3. Once downstairs, follow the orange signs to the Economy lot and request a ride only after arrival at the pickup location.
on site parking
Please visit this link for information on valet and self parking options at the conference site.
additional options
Please see the airport website for additional options such as car rentals and taxis.
Dining
There are several great options for food and snacks in and around the campus:
lobby market
Open daily 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
Located in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, the Lobby Market offers chef-prepared meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus snacks, sweets, soda, water, specialty coffee drinks, and beer, spirits and wine. Food may be charged to your room if desired.
the hub at peachtree center
Hours vary
This shopping center offers over 50 restaurants, shops and services is connected to the hotel by an indoor bridge! Follow signage in the lobby or ask any Summit staff for directions if needed. You can view the full directory of restaurants and shops here: https://www.peachtreecenter.com
sway restaurant
Breakfast: Mon – Fri 7:00 am – 11:00 am, Sat & Sun 7:00 am – 12:00 am
Lunch: Tue – Sat 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Dinner: Tue – Sat 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Located in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Sway Restaurant offers Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Twenty-Two Storys Lobby Bar
Open Mon-Sun 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Twenty-Two Storys is a gastropub serving chef-made dinners and snacks, craft cocktails, and a wide selection of pints from Georgia’s favorite local breweries. Located in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta lobby.
polaris
Wed & Thu 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Fri & Sat 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Atlanta’s iconic rotating restaurant and lounge offers guests local ingredients (like rooftop bee honey), select wines, craft cocktails, and panoramic views. Reservations are encouraged. For parties of 6 or more, please email reservation requests to [email protected]. POLARIS is accessible via a specially marked elevator in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta lobby.
