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SoutheastCon 2022 Site Selection Motion

Join us at SoutheastCon 2022 in Mobile, AL, at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel from March 30 to April 3, 2022. Experience cutting-edge discussions, networking, and exploration of local attractions. The Mobile Section at the University of South Alabama promises an engaging and successful event!

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SoutheastCon 2022 Site Selection Motion

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  1. SoutheastCon 2022 Site Selection Motion Sean Haynes, Region 3 Conferences Committee Chair Charles Lord, Region 3 SoutheastCon Subcommittee Chair

  2. Selection Process • Several Locations Researched • Space Coast, FL • Daytona Beach, FL • Charleston, SC • Myrtle Beach, SC • Mobile, AL • Knoxville, TN • Memphis, TN • SoutheastCon Subcommittee Performed Site Visits • Conference Committee Sent Motion to EXCOM • EXCOM Approved Motion to Send Recommendation to Region Committee

  3. Selected Location • Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel • $149/night • Outlaw Convention Center • CVB has comped our use of the Convention Center • Mobile Section • University of South Alabama • March 30 – April 3, 2022 • Mobile, AL

  4. Mobile, AL • The Birthplace of Mardi Gras in America!

  5. Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel • 373 Guestrooms • Overflow space available at the Renaissance Battle House (Sister Property) • 44,000 Square Feet of Meeting Space • Downtown Location • Near many local outlets (Food & Shopping) • Near many local attractions and museums • Airport MOB • 14 Miles from Hotel • No Hotel Shuttle – Cost up to $40 • On-Site Parking - $20/night

  6. Photo Gallery • Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel

  7. Photo Gallery • Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center

  8. Mobile Section • The Conference Committee met with the officers of the Mobile Section at the University of South Alabama on March 4 • The section has pledged their commitment to making SoutheastCon 2022 a success • The SoutheastCon subcommittee has been asked to provide mentoring and support in the operation of the conference • There are a number of large industrial companies in the area that will be solicited for sponsorship as well as additional volunteer resources • The section plans to use the conference as an opportunity for growth in the section as well as improving relations and outreach with local industry

  9. Host Student Branch – University of South Alabama • The core team in Mobile are also senior faculty at the University of South Alabama • The USA student branch has been a very active participant in past SoutheastCons • The USA faculty has pledged support for the student branch for developing and hosting the hardware, software, and other competitions at IEEE SoutheastCon 2022

  10. Motion • The Conference Committee moves that Mobile, AL and the Mobile Section with the University of South Alabama at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza on March 30 – April 3, 2022 be selected as the host site for IEEE SoutheastCon 2022.

  11. Thank you! Sean Haynes, s.a.haynes@ieee.org Charles J. Lord c.j.lord@ieee.org

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