Conferences & Annual Events

These special events showcase outstanding faculty contributions, foster community and industry collaboration, and spotlight the college's impact on a global scale. Our annual Signature Events include:

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) believes partnerships between the university and industry are vital to our mission. Through our Signature Events Sponsorship Program, we offer tailored engagement opportunities based on your organization's interests and needs. Through this collaboration, industry partners provide financial support that benefits students, researchers and communities around the world.

NOTE: All Signature Lectures are free and open to the public. Requests for accommodations should be made as soon as possible, but at least seven days prior to the scheduled lecture.


Presenting Sponsor


Three red triangles intersection with the words "Massey Ferguson" written underneath.

Red Sponsors


Two logos separated by a plus sign. One logo reads "GDA Georgia Department of Agriculture" and the other reads "Georgia Grown."
A logo reading "Alumni Association College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences University of Georgia."

Black, White and Silver Sponsors


Farm Credit Associations of Georgia, Corteva Agriscience, and Georgia Agribusiness Council


Other Upcoming Events

 Tuesday, June 24th Battle of the Teams Join us as we represent Richmond County 4-H to battle it out for the ultimate prize! Teams will compete in silly games, recreational games, and much more. Location: Greene County Office in Greensboro, GA Transportation:  We will travel in the 4-H van to and from Greene County.  Drop Off 8:30 AM at Richmond County Extension Office 501 Greene St. Suite 100 Augusta  Pick Up 4:00 PM at Richmond County Extension Office Reg: $20 & Lunch is provided Deadline is June 19!    Grades: 4th-12th Only 10 spots available!  
Jun 24
8:30AM - 4:00PM Battle of the Teams Richmond County Coop Ext Off, AUGUSTA, GA
An exciting way to kick off the new school year, the CAES Alumni Association hosts Ag Dawg Kickoff to welcome students, faculty, and staff at the start of every fall semester. Attendees are provided with food, musical entertainment, and student club exhibits. The event allows students, faculty, and staff to interact and discover ways to get involved with activities offered by CAES.
Aug 20
5:30PM - 7:30PM Ag Dawg Kickoff Livestock Arena, Athens, GA
This course will teach participants how to develop and document a food safety management program based on the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) for their specific operations.
Aug 25
08/25 1:00PM - 08/28 5:00PM Virtual Packinghouse HACCP
Join us for the Plant Synthetic Biology Symposium on August 26-28, 2025, at the University of Georgia Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries. Registration cost is $150.
Aug 26
08/26 5:00PM - 08/28 12:00PM 2025 Plant Synthetic Biology Symposium Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries, Athens, GA
Intros and Appetizers is a low pressure, high energy student and alumni/industry professional networking event. This is a great opportunity for students to seek advice and mentorship from alumni and friends of CAES. Space is limited to 50 students and 25 alumni and friends of CAES! Appetizers will be provided. Dress is business casual. Expect: Time for appetizers and mingling Round-robin style networking Ratio of 2:1 students to alumni/industry partner Prompts to guide conversation Multiple rounds of quality connections
Sep 30
5:30PM - 7:30PM 2025 CAES Fall Intros and Appetizers UGA Studio 225, Athens, GA
The D.W. Brooks Lecture Series and Faculty Awards for Excellence Ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Save the date for this signature event!
Nov 13
3:30PM - 5:00PM D.W. Brooks Lecture and Award Ceremony Georgia Center For Continuing Education, ATHENS, GA
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Signature Events Contact:

Kaitlyn Schwarzenbach CAES Signature Events Coordinator
Office of Development and Alumni Relations

Media Contact:

Jordan Powers Public Relations Manager
Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC)
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