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Sunday, July 19
 

6:30pm EDT

Welcome Reception
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
Hors d'oeuvres will be available for registered attendees.
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
  Ballroom - Armstrong Center, Conference Main Event
 
Monday, July 20
 

9:30am EDT

Opening Session (includes plenary session): Reimagining Community Development: the Cross-Sector Imperative
Monday July 20, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
 Reimagining Community Development: the Cross-Sector Imperative
Speakers
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Mayor Jonathan McCollar

City of Statesboro

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Kim Clifton

Executive Director, Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition

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Mayor Van Johnson

City of Savannah

Monday July 20, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
  Ballroom - Armstrong Center, Conference Main Event
 
Tuesday, July 21
 

12:00pm EDT

Luncheon and Plenary Session: What’s Next, America? Deliberation, Community Development, and the Civic Work Ahead
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
Facilitated by the National Issues Forum Institute

As communities navigate change, uncertainty, and opportunity, how can we strengthen the civic muscles needed to talk, decide, and act together? This luncheon plenary will introduce What’s Next, America?, a national initiative that uses the nation’s 250th milestone as a springboard for deeper deliberation and shared local action. Through expert insights, community development perspectives, and interactive moments, participants will explore how deliberation can build trust, surface shared priorities, and support community-driven next steps.

Lunch will be available to registered attendees.
Speakers
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Martin Carcasson

Director, Colorado State University Center for Public Deliberation

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Cristin Brawner

Executive Director, National Issues Forum Institute

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Hollie Cost

Associate Vice President for University Outreach, Auburn University

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Linda Seals

County Extension Director, University of Florida IFAS Extension
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Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
  Ballroom - Armstrong Center, Main Event

6:30pm EDT

Awards Banquet & Live Auction
Tuesday July 21, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
Dinner will be available for registered attendees.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
  Ballroom - Armstrong Center, Conference Main Event
 
Wednesday, July 22
 

8:00am EDT

CDS Annual Business Meeting
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
  Ballroom - Armstrong Center, Conference Main Event

12:15pm EDT

Luncheon and Closing Plenary Session: Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.: Cultivating a Local Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:45pm EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
Lunch will be available for registered attendees.
Speakers
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Dominique Halaby

Associate Vice President for Innovation, Georgia Southern University

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Ande Noktes

CEO, Lucas Center for Entrepreneurship

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Nick Palumbo

Executive Director, Start Up Savannah
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:45pm EDT
Ballroom - Armstrong Center
  Ballroom - Armstrong Center, Main Event
 

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