University of Georgia
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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: Alumni Awards, Ag Dawg Kickoff, Flavor of Georgia, D.W. Brooks Lecture and Award, and Ag Forecast.

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.


Sponsorship Opportunities


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


Alumni Awards
The CAES Alumni Association recognizes success among alumni through their annual Alumni Awards event.
Ag Dawg Kickoff
Ag Dawg Kickoff is held annually to welcome students, faculty and staff to a new semester. Attendees are provided with food, musical entertainment and student club exhibits to discover ways to get involved with activities in CAES.
D.W. Brooks Lecture and Awards
The D.W. Brooks Lecture and Awards is an event held each fall to emphasize improvements in agriculture and honor CAES faculty.
Flavor of Georgia
Flavor of Georgia is a food product contest celebrating all of the flavors Georgia has to offer. Judging is held in March of each year in Athens.
Georgia Ag Forecast
Georgia Ag Forecast is an annual seminar series committed to sharing the latest research and information to help Georgia farmers and agribusinesses. UGA economists give an outlook of agricultural markets for the coming year.

Other Upcoming Events

Join us for an Ag Dawgs After Hours reception in Washington, D.C.! Connect with CAES alumni and friends from the D.C. area and get a chance to meet the 2025 Ag Fellows. Dean Nick T. Place will be present and provide an update on the college. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.
May 20
6:00PM - 8:00PM Ag Dawgs After Hours: Washington, D.C. Longworth House Office Building, Room 1301, Washington, DC
The Garden Gala, a farm-to-table dinner on Saturday, June 7, 2025, will be crafted from UGArden-grown ingredients by local chefs.  This ticketed affair will bring together supporters, community members, and local leaders in sustainable agriculture to celebrate UGArden’s impactful journey and the people that made it all possible. Proceeds from the event will go towards fully funding the Friends of UGArden Endowment. Reach out to ugarden@uga.edu for more information. Tickets are on sale now!
Jun 07
6:00PM - 10:00PM Garden Gala: Farm-to-Table Dinner Flinchum's Phoenix, Athens, GA
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
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Conference & Event Services
UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center
Whether you require planning expertise for a business, social or faith-based event, or need assistance creating professional materials to market your organization's conference, workshop or tradeshow, our skilled associates at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center will work with you to design a package that meets your needs — and suits your budget.

Signature Events Contact:

Regina Fitzpatrick Director of Government Relations & External Affairs
Dean and Directors Office
regina@uga.edu 706-542-5046

Media Contact:

Jordan Powers Public Relations Manager
Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC)
jpowers@uga.edu 706-542-4274
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