Join us for Goodwill Connect in Atlanta to engage in a dynamic exchange of ideas, strategies and solutions.
New for 2024
- Pre-Conference Day: Added based on your feedback! Engage with targeted content designed for all Goodwill leaders.
Program Highlights
- Designed for immediate implementation: Sessions are crafted to provide actionable insights.
- Explore sessions: Key sessions are shared below for your convenience. Visit the Program Schedule for full details.
- Updates: Session information will be periodically updated. The full speaker line-up will be available mid-September.
Goodwill Tour
- Final Day: Includes a courtesy stop at Hartford-Jackson International Airport by 4 PM. Plan your travel accordingly.
Pre-Conference Days, Sunday and Monday November 10 -11
Conference Sessions and Meetings
Sunday
- DGR Optimized Learning Event (DGROLE) Lab and e-Commerce Track
Monday
- Donated Goods Retail Optimized Learning Event (DGROLE) Lab and E-Commerce Track
- Innovative Technology: Strengthening Cybersecurity, AI and Privacy for Goodwill Workshop
- SCSEP Business Meeting (Grantees Only)
- Growth Opportunities Reentry Meeting (Grantees Only)
- Mission Advancement: Strategies for Driving Mission Excellence Workshop
- Mission Advancement: Innovative Strategies for Community Engagement and Service Delivery Workshop
- Empowering Goodwills: Transforming Financial Management with Sage Intacct & RSM
- Goodwill Academy Learning and Design Workshop
- Goodwill Loss Prevention Safety Survey Results Discussion
Networking Opportunities & Excursions
- DGROLE Reception
- How to Make the Most of Goodwill Connect Experience
- Dell Reconnect 20th Year Happy Hour Reception (Invite Only)
- Conference Welcome Reception
Day One – Tuesday, November 12
Conference Sessions and Meetings
- Welcome and Conference Kickoff
- Vendor Insights and Learning Labs
- Goodwill Together: From Strategy to Collective Action Lunch Session Sponsored by Comcast
- Concurrent Sessions Tracks*
- Equipping Leaders for Goodwill's Future
- Leveraging Resources in Goodwill Operations
- Empowering Brand Success
- Adapting to a Changing Lanscape
- Goodwill Together 2024 - 2027
- Sustainability Tools and Tips to Future Proof Our Business
- CEO-Focused: Competitive Positioning
* see schedule for the listing of sessions .
Networking Opportunities & Excursions
- Rise and Energize: Morning Fitness for All Levels
- Affinity Group Breakfast Meetings
- Goodwill of North Georgia Tours
- Executive Development (EDP) Reception
- Goodwill Night Out at Ponce City Market Skyline ($50)
Day Two – Wednesday, November 13
Conference Sessions and Meetings
- Main Stage Conversations: AI and Goodwill Sponsored by Microsoft
- Vendor Insights and Learning Labs
- Public Policy Agenda Focus Group
- Concurrent Sessions Tracks*
- Equipping Leaders for Goodwill's Future
- Leveraging Resources in Goodwill Operations
- Empowering Brand Success
- Adapting to a Changing Lanscape
- Goodwill Together 2024 - 2027
- Sustainability Tools and Tips to Future Proof Our Business
- CEO-Focused: AI and the Big Picture
* see schedule for listing of sessions.
Networking Opportunities & Excursions
- Rise and Energize: Morning Fitness for All Levels
- Affinity Group Breakfast Meetings
- Networking Lunch with Vendors
- It’s time to play the Feud — Goodwill Family Feud!
- Senior Leadership (SLP) Reception
- Goodwill of North Georgia CEO Tour and Dinner ($50)
Day Three – Thursday, November 14
Conference Sessions and Meetings
- Main Stage Conversations: Adresseing Competitive Threats and Big Numbers and Big Impact
- Concurrent Sessions Tracks*
- Equipping Leaders for Goodwill's Future
- Leveraging Resources in Goodwill Operations
- Empowering Brand Success
- Adapting to a Changing Lanscape
- Goodwill Together 2024 - 2027
- Sustainability Tools and Tips to Future Proof Our Business
- CEO-Focused: Our Goodwill Brand
* see schedule for listing of sessions.
Networking Opportunities & Excursions
- Rise and Energize: Morning Fitness for All Levels
- Goodwill of North Georgia Tours - Includes a courtesy stop at Hartford-Jackson International Airport by 4 PM. Plan your travel accordingly.
- Coca Cola Foundation Tour (CEO only)