Need to Know

Below is information needed prior to arrival. For updated conference information during the SASDA conference click here.

How to Get Here

Nearby Airports

Montgomery Regional Airport – 9 m.

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport – 96 m.

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Conference Addresses

Preconference: The Lodge at Gulf State Park 21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Conference: Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa  201 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104

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Transportation

Uber or Lift to convention center - 9 miles

On-Time Taxi 334-505-1189 

For reference, the Montgomery Regional Airport is quite small so there is only one baggage claim carousel. If you book a taxi, Uber/Lift, or have an Alabama Department staffer picking you up they should be waiting right outside the door.

Should you have any issues arriving please contact us!

Hassey Brooks 334-657-1792

Morgan Desselle 334-604-5051

 

What to Wear/Bring

June in Alabama can be hot and rainy. Check the weather here. No ties or suits needed, bring weather appropriate clothing and closed-toe walking shoes for tours. The convention meeting rooms tend to be on the cooler side, bring a jacket for inside.

Attire is business casual view below for more details.

Saturday: 

Afternoon Tours: Casual (Golf, Talladega Superspeedway, Clay Shoot)

Dinner: Sunday Dress (129 Coosa)

Sunday:

Morning Meetings: Business Casual

Afternoon Tours & Dinner: Casual (Selma and Lowndesboro outside dinner)

Monday:

Morning Meetings, Afternoon Tours & Dinner : Business Casual (Auburn University)

Tuesday:

Morning Meetings: Business Casual

Afternoon Tours: Casual (Downtown Montgomery)

Evening: Business Casual (Montgomery Country Club)

Wednesday: Travel Day - please feel free to be casual at breakfast

 

Other Important Information

SASDA Proxy Form – Please send completed forms to Morgan Desselle at morgan.desselle@agi.alabama.gov

If you have any questions, please contact 334-240-7105.

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We look forward to seeing you in Sweet Home Alabama!

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Discount Codes for Activities

Below are some codes for activities to do on your own or pass along to your guests.

20% Hotel Spa Discount Code: BOOK HERE

20% Hank Williams Museum (across street from hotel) wear your name badge to receive discount.