GROW Symposium
Why should you, as a faculty member or doctoral student, attend the GROW Symposium?
The GROW Symposium at Georgia State University, an annual event, brings together leading business professionals and academic experts for a thought-provoking dialogue on the latest developments in sustainability, ethics, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in the realm of international business. This year, the symposium focuses on AI, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics. The aim is to shed light on how these advanced technologies are reshaping international business and their implications for a sustainable and ethically responsible future. An additional objective is to investigate how these emerging subjects can shape and drive the future direction of collaboration between institutions and academic research.
GROW SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE
Friday, April 12, 2024
WEDNESDAY MAY 29
| 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. 12th floor lounge |
Event Check-in Refreshments and Registration. |
| 10:30 - 10:32 a.m. Room 1203 |
Welcome Remarks Leigh Anne Liu, Director, GSU Institute of International Business |
| 10:32 - 10:35 a.m. Room 1203 |
Introduction of Panelist Sebastian Van Der Vegt, Moderator |
| 10:35 - 12:00 p.m. Room 1203 |
Expert Panel Commentaries and Discussions Panelist: Moderated By: |
| 12:00 - 1:45 p.m. Room 802-803 |
Lunch Reception and PhD Students Poster Remarks by: S. Tamer Cavusgil, Executive Director, GSU-CIBER |
| 2:00 p.m. | Event Adjourns |
Sebastian van der Vegt
Venue
The GROW Symposium activities will be held at Georgia State University’s Buckhead Center, a state-of-the-art conference facility located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Address:
Tower Place 200
3348 Peachtree Road N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30326
View more information on directions and parking.
Participants are expected to make their own lodging arrangements. The official group hotel for this event is SpringHill Suites Atlanta Buckhead (located at 3459 Buckhead Loop NE Atlanta, Georgia 30326).
SpringHill Suites Atlanta Buckhead
3459 Buckhead Loop NE
Atlanta, GA 3032
Distance to the meeting venue: 1050 ft, .3 miles or a 5 minute walk
Other hotels in the area include:
Please note, discounted rates related to the GROW Symposium are only available at SpringHill Suites Atlanta Buckhead.
View more information about the hotels located near the GSU-Buckhead Center.
Attractions
From the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Experience a lush, urban oasis at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Enjoy walking through the Atlanta Botanical Garden's Orchid Display House or take a stroll through the Canopy Walk, a 600-foot suspension bridge. Before visiting, check for special programming such as Cocktails in the Garden or the summer music series. During the holidays, take in one of Atlanta's most famed lighting displays. However you choose to experience Atlanta Botanical Garden, let the colors of the season fill your memories and photos!
Atlanta History Center
Watch the past come to life at the Atlanta History Center. Housing the largest collection of Civil War memorabilia in the Southeast, the Atlanta History Center guides you through Atlanta's fall and rise as an International City. After touring the acres of gardens, if you still have energy, take a run on the basketball hardwood from the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games held in Atlanta.
Atlanta Visitors Guide
Designed to treat you like your very own Atlanta tour guide, we’ve included fun itineraries, maps, special event information, coupons and so much more. Dive in, and get to know the best of Atlanta.
Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Olympic Park, housed in the center of Atlanta's downtown convention and entertainment district, serves as Atlanta's legacy from the 1996 Olympic Games. Visit the urban green space and make a splash in the Fountain of Rings or have a picnic in the lush grass (there's even a restaurant in the middle of the park!). Centennial Olympic Park is a true must-see attraction!
Civil & Human Rights Museum
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights believes in justice and dignity for all – and the power of people to make this real. We inspire visitors and our other audiences with immersive exhibitions, dynamic events and conversations, and engagement and education/training programs. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, which opened in 2014, is a museum and human rights organization in Atlanta that inspires people to tap their own power to change the world around them. The Center’s iconic exhibitions feature the papers and artifacts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; the history of the civil rights movement in the United States; and stories from the struggle for human rights around the world today.
Inside CNN Studio Tour
Are you a news junkie? Want to see how the news is made, or maybe just catch a glimpse of a CNN anchor? Take the Inside CNN Studio Tour and you might get both! This news giant is headquartered in Atlanta and offers behind the scenes tours every day. Slip into the control room, get a glimpse at how producers work and even try your hand at being a meteorologist. Think you have what it takes to work at CNN? Slide behind the anchor desk and give it your best shot…but you can only do it in Atlanta!
Georgia Aquarium
Escape into an underwater paradise at Georgia Aquarium where you can see the world’s largest fish, the whale shark, as well as belugas, dolphin, otters and more. Take a behind the scenes tour or indulge in one of Georgia Aquarium’s animal encounters where you can swim with the whale sharks, pet a beluga or get up close with a penguin. No matter if you have two hours or the whole day, Georgia Aquarium is a site that you can’t miss when visiting Atlanta.
High Museum of Art
Mingle with the masters at the High Museum of Art, the foremost art museum in the Southeast. The High, located in the middle of Midtown Atlanta’s Arts District, features several permanent collections as well as high-profile traveling exhibits. Make the High Museum of Art a stop on your Atlanta visit and step into history with the High’s permanent collection of Civil Rights photos. The collection captures decisive moments of American history and transplants the viewer into the moment.
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Take a journey through King’s storied life as the leader of the Civil Rights movement, starting with a guided tour his birth home and a stop in the original Ebenezer Baptist Church. The site is a national park and features multiple exhibits that shine a light on defining moments in King’s life and within the movement, as well as a theater where visitors can view Civil Rights films. Not just for the history buff, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site is a moving tribute to one of Atlanta’s most famed sons.
Stone Mountain Park
There is a reason Stone Mountain Park is the most-visited attraction in Georgia – there is something for everyone! With hiking, biking and jogging trails galore, staying active at Stone Mountain is a breeze. In warm months, take in 18 holes of golf, complete the ropes course, or catch a movie projected onto the mountain. When the season cools down, grab your mittens and head to Snow Mountain for tubing family fun! However your explore Stone Mountain, you can’t miss the laser show at night!
World of Coca-Cola
What do you get when the world’s most iconic brand builds a museum dedicated to a soft drink? Well, the World of Coca-Cola of course! Step into the home of happiness when you enter the doors. Take in tons of Coca-Cola memorabilia and a short film guaranteed to make you smile. Try your hand at writing the company’s historic logo, and when you fail miserably, cheer yourself up in the tasting room, where guests travel the globe by sipping more than 60 varieties of Coca-Cola from around the world.
Zoo Atlanta
Lions, tigers and bears! Oh my! But if you’re at Zoo Atlanta, you also get a chance to see twin giant pandas, elephants and maybe a even a kangaroo! Animal lovers of all ages unite to explore the habitats of more than 1,500 animals. As a matter of fact, Zoo Atlanta is one of only four zoos in the United States to house giant pandas. Spanning nearly 40 acres of lush landscapes and inviting botanicals, Zoo Atlanta is a leader in building naturalistic habitats for wildlife, and a must-see destination for the animal lover in all of us.
S. Tamer Cavusgil, Executive Director: [email protected]
Cuneyt Evirgen, Faculty Director: [email protected]
Paula Huntley, Managing Director: [email protected]
Michael Wallace, IIB Business Manager: [email protected]
Jamaica Villegas, Administrative & Event Coordinator: [email protected]
Location: 35 Broad Street, Suite 625, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, U.S.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404-413-7431
Web: ciber.gsu.edu