Frequently Asked Questions
submit a questionLodging at the Lake Lanier Islands Resort is included in the all-inclusive conference registration; you will have a room booked in your name upon registering for the conference You do not need to contact the resort unless you have special needs.
Attendees are responsible for their own travel to and from the conference. There is an option to purchase roundtrip shuttle transportation between the Atlanta airport & conference location during online registration if desired. You will receive detailed information to help with coordinating your travel at the same time that you receive your conference registration confirmation. The most current information concerning travel will also be posted online.
If you would like to extend your stay, please contact Amy Huff by phone, 770-554-6353 ext. 225 or email, and she will make arrangements for you. Conference attendees will receive a special rate of $160 + taxes and fees for an additional night on either side of the conference.
The Lanier Islands Resort website is the best source for information on the location and area.
From the South
Take I-85 North to I-985 North to Exit 8 (Lanier Islands Parkway). Turn left on Lanier Islands Parkway. Follow Lanier Islands Parkway approximately three miles and it will dead end into the gates of Lanier Islands.
From East Georgia
Take I-20 West to I-285 North to I-85 North. Continue on I-85 North to I-985 North to Exit 8 (Lanier Islands Parkway). Turn left on Lanier Islands Parkway. Follow Lanier Islands Parkway approximately three miles and it will dead end into the gates of Lanier Islands.
From Tennessee and Northwest Georgia
Take I-75 South to I-285 North to I-85 North. Continue on I-85 North to I-985 North to Exit 8 (Lanier Islands Parkway). Turn left on Lanier Islands Parkway. Follow Lanier Islands Parkway approximately three miles and it will dead end into the gates of Lanier Islands.
From GA-400 (North or South)
From either direction, take Exit 14 (GA-20) and travel east on GA-20. Travel 10 miles to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and turn left. Follow Peachtree Industrial for 5 miles and turn left onto Lanier Islands Parkway. Follow Lanier Islands Parkway approximately three miles and it will dead end into the gates of Lanier Islands.
From Savannah, Coastal Georgia, South Carolina
Take I-16 West to I-75 North. From I-75 North take I-285 North to I-85 North. Continue on I-85 North to I-985 North to Exit 8 (Lanier Islands Parkway). Turn left on Lanier Islands Parkway. Follow Lanier Islands Parkway approximately three miles and it will dead end into the gates of Lanier Islands.
From North and South Carolina
Take I-85 South to Exit 115 A/B (GA-20 / Buford Drive) towards GA-20. Turn right onto I-985 North to Exit 8(Lanier Islands Parkway). Turn left on Lanier Islands Parkway. Follow Lanier Islands Parkway approximately three miles and it will dead end into the gates of Lanier Islands.
Travel time is around an hour from the airport to Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Remember to allow time for airport security checks, baggage claim, walking the concourse, etc. And when planning your flight home, please allow at least an hour of travel time from the hotel to the airport, and get to the airport at least 90 minutes before your scheduled flight time.
Atlanta weather in October is generally pleasant, with highs in the low-mid 70s and lows in the mid-50s, so pack clothes accordingly. There is always a chance of rain, so best to bring a raincoat or light jacket and an umbrella.
There is a gift shop available at the resort for those interested in picking up souvenirs; you may want to bring pocket money for that.
A conference tote bag with pen and notebook will be provided, so it is unnecessary to bring those with you. If you have district-specific questions or issues you would like to discuss with a member of our technical team, bring your list/examples.
You have a couple of options; you can either cancel or substitute an attendee. Be aware that if you cancel after 7/15/17, a cancellation fee will apply, and after 9/15/17 the registration fee is non-refundable.
Attendee substitutions are permitted at any time at no additional cost. If you wish to substitute one attendee for another, please email conference@horizonsoftware.com.
Cancellations must be made in writing via email to conference@horizonsoftware.com or faxed to (770) 554-6331.
Registration fees are fully refundable for cancellations received prior to July 1, 2017.
Cancellations received July 1 - September 8, 2017 are refundable -20% of the registration fee to cover supplies and materials ordered.
Registration fees are not refundable for cancellations received after September 8, 2017.
A guest may stay in your room at no additional charge, but may not attend conference sessions. If they wish to attend meals and/or activities with you, they can do so for the following with associated costs, and will need to be paid in advance of the conference or at the conference registration desk.
Buffet Breakfast $19
Buffet Lunch $34
Dinner $56
Monday night’s event $99 (includes dinner & drinks)
You may also choose to pay the all-inclusive guest meal & activity fee of $390 for the duration of the conference. This fee includes the same meals included in the registration package, as well as the dinner gala Monday night. Your guest will receive a conference badge.
If you plan on bringing a guest, please email conference@horizonsoftware.com or call (770) 554-6353 x225 to add the guest to your reservation and select any meal options.
Standard attire for the conference is business casual, but jeans are perfectly acceptable; we would also welcome any school spirit or school nutrition spirit you would like to display. Please be sure to avoid attire with any inappropriate language or images.
Cocktail attire is appropriate for the Grand Dinner Gala, though certainly not required. We want you to be comfortable!
If you have an all-inclusive conference registration, check-in for your room at the resort registration desk upon your arrival on Sunday afternoon or Monday morning. There will be a separate Horizon conference registration desk for conference check-in where you will be provided a welcome package that will contain all of your instructions about the conference. This will be your starting point for finding your way around the conference.
Your badge may be picked up at the Horizon conference registration desk, located in the hotel lobby prior to the start of the conference and in the open area outside the grand ballroom after the conference starts.
Check-in is at 4 pm; however if you arrive earlier on Sunday they will allow you to check-in provided they have rooms ready. Check-out is 11 am; we will have luggage storage available on Tuesday after check-out through the end of the conference at 1:30 pm.
For attendees with the all-inclusive registration who are staying at the resort for the full conference, the following meals are included. Attendees must be wearing their conference badge in order to attend meals.
Sunday 10/15:
Dinner – Bullfrog’s Bar & Grille
Monday 10/16:
Full hot buffet breakfast
Morning snacks & beverages
Lunch – Sidney’s Restaurant
Afternoon snacks & beverages
Grand Dinner Gala
Beverages
Tuesday 10/17:
Full hot buffet breakfast
Morning snacks & beverages
Lunch – Sidney’s Restaurant
Afternoon snacks & beverages
Note: For attendees with Commuter Registration and not staying at the resort, lunch and snacks are included Monday & Tuesday.
All meals served in Sidney’s Restaurant are buffet and include vegetarian options.
If you require a vegetarian entrée for Monday night’s Grand Dinner Gala, please notify conference@horizonsoftware.com or let us know when you check in at the Horizon registration desk at the beginning of the conference.
Please be sure to notify conference@horizonsoftware.com of any food allergy, intolerance, or special meal requirement so that we can let LLI catering know about meal needs. You can also let us know at the Horizon registration desk upon check in.