AKA Side Quests
The evening of July 1st is free on the conference schedule, so we have organized some fun activities for you on the GT campus! We have four excursions planned and you can register for your favorite one! Each excursion has a limited capacity, so we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible. Your early sign-ups will also help us with organization.
Invention Studio Tour
The Invention Studio is a student-run makerspace open to all in the Georgia Tech community. They provide access to many tools, such as 3D printers, laser and waterjet cutters, woodworking/metalworking tools, and more. It is staffed by Prototyping Instructors (PIs) and student volunteers who are always on hand to help with projects.
Time: 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Capacity: 30 People
Registration Fee: $10
Recreation Center (CRC) Tour + Indoor Wall Climbing
The Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center is a beautiful, big building, equipped with extensive sports facilities, thanks to the 1996 Olympics hosted in Atlanta. We will show you around the facility in a 15-minute tour starting at 6:45 PM. For the rest of the time, we have the indoor climbing wall to enjoy bouldering and wall climbing. CRC will provide an orientation and all the necessary equipment, you are simply required to come in comfortable clothing. The entry to CRC will require a guest pass worth $15, which you can buy at the entrance on the day. You will need to carry a valid ID and the conference badge.
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Capacity: 30 People
Registration Fee: $15 paid at the CRC
Games + Trivia evening at CODA Rooftop
What's better than a relaxed evening with some games (think Pictionary, Jenga, Taboo), trivia (from math to movies), light snacks, and chit chat after a long day of talks? We have got you covered! Join us for the Games + Trivia evening on the CODA rooftop on the 20th floor of the building. What if it rains, you ask? Don't worry, we have ample indoor space along with the rooftop to occupy. This event is co-organized with Asha for Education, Atlanta: an organization that raises funds for the education of underprivileged children in India. Asha volunteers will be present on the day of the event, and you can feel free to donate to this cause.
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Capacity: 125 People
Registration Fee: Free
Kendeda Building (the living building) Tour
The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design is the first building in Georgia and the 28th in the world to earn Living Building Challenge (LBC) certification, the world’s most ambitious and holistic green building achievement. The building is net-positive energy and water over the course of each year.
We have organized a tour of this living building for you! The tour is 1.5 hours long, and it will walk you through the architecture and the sustainable practices used to build and sustain this building.
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Capacity: 30 People
Registration Fee: Free