SGF 2023
NASHVILLE | JULY 17-20

Southern Grants Forum remains the region’s premier grants training conference. We will be keeping in tune with Federal grants management requirements in Nashville from July 17-20, 2023. Last year’s conference sold out in record time. Save your spot for Southern Grants Forum 2023 today.

SGF 2023: Keeping in Tune with Federal grants management

Learn to keep in tune with Federal grants management in the Music City. Southern Grants Forum will take center stage in Nashville from July 17-20, 2023. Join your fellow grants professionals for the biggest, most informative conference yet. Learn about the latest developments and upcoming changes in grants management to ensure you stay in compliance with current requirements. Make your plans to attend Southern Grants Forum 2023 today.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Check out all the exciting educational sessions we have planned.

July 17, 2023
July 18, 2023
July 19, 2023
July 20, 2023

Conference Check-In

Attendees should plan to arrive on Monday, July 17, 2023, for conference check-in starting at 1:00 PM.

  • Legislative Terrace
  • 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

Breakfast

Breakfast is served!

  • Legislative Terrace
  • 7:00 AM-8:00 AM

Welcome

Enjoy a warm welcome to Southern Grants Forum 2023.

  • Platinum Ballroom
  • 8:00 AM-8:05 AM

Grants Management Hot Topics

Learn about recent developments in Federal grants management during our opening session.

  • Platinum Ballroom
  • 8:05 AM-9:45 AM

Morning Break

Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.

  • Legislative Terrace
  • 9:45 AM-10:00 AM

Afternoon Break

Enjoy a refreshing afternoon break.

  • Legislative Terrace
  • 2:40 PM-3:00 PM

Do You Know Grants?

Test your knowledge of grants against fellow attendees.

  • Platinum Ballroom
  • 4:00 PM-4:30 PM

Reception

End the day meeting your fellow attendees and our speakers during a complimentary networking reception.

  • Skye
  • 5:00 PM-6:30 PM

Breakfast

Breakfast is served!

  • Legislative Terrace
  • 7:00 AM-8:00 AM

FASB Hot Topics

Learn about the latest developments at the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

  • Melody A
  • 8:00 AM-9:40 AM

GASB Hot Topics

Learn about the latest developments at the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.

  • Melody B
  • 8:00 AM-9:40 AM

Cybersecurity in 2023

Take a tour of current cybersecurity threats and prevention strategies.

  • Studio 4
  • 8:00 AM-9:40 AM

Morning Break

Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.

  • Legislative Terrace
  • 9:40 AM-10:00 AM

Digital Communications

Identify best practices for communicating effectively in the digital workplace.

  • Melody A
  • 10:00 AM-11:40 AM

Effective Management

Discover your leadership style and how to use it to influence and motivate your staff.

  • Studio 5
  • 10:00 AM-11:40 AM

Lunch Break (On Your Own)

Explore the Nashville lunch scene during this "own your own" lunch break.

  • On Your Own
  • 11:40 AM-1:00 PM

Afternoon Break

Enjoy a refreshing afternoon break.

  • Legislative Terrace
  • 2:40 PM-3:00 PM

Effective Internal Control

Explore effective internal controls and related lessons learned from the pandemic.

  • Melody B
  • 3:00 PM-4:40 PM

Breakfast

Breakfast is served!

  • Legislative Terrace
  • 7:00 AM-8:00 AM

(REPEAT) GASB Hot Topics

Learn about the latest developments at the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (Encore Presentation).

  • Studio 4
  • 8:00 AM-9:40 AM

(REPEAT) FASB Hot Topics

Learn about the latest developments at the Financial Accounting Standards Board (Encore Presentation).

  • Studio 5
  • 8:00 AM-9:40 AM

Morning Break

Enjoy a refreshing coffee break.

  • Legislative Terrace
  • 9:40 AM-10:00 AM

Procurement Fundamentals

Understand purchasing essentials by attending this overview of the UGG's procurement standards.

  • Melody A
  • 10:00 AM-11:40 AM

SAVE YOUR SPOT

REGISTRATION now open

Just $699

Register today for Southern Grants Forum 2023!

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