Agenda

Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 9 AM – 4 PM
Emma’s Driftwood Farm | Darien, GA

*Draft Agenda. Details are still being finalized.

8:30 a.m. | Arrival and Light Snacks

9 a.m. | Welcome and Overview

9:15 a.m. | Morning Presentations

State of Coastal Tourism
Turning Travel Data into Destination Impact
Integrating Science into Tourism & Community Engagement
Conservation through Tourism

10:35 a.m. | Q&A with Morning Speakers

10:45 a.m. | Break

11 a.m. | Coastal Fishing, Access and Economic Impact Panel

11:30 a.m. | Lunch

12:30 p.m. | Coastal Connections: Breakout Sessions

Cultural Connections
Coastal Awareness Responsible Ecotourism (CARE) Program
Ethical Wildlife Viewing and Marketing
Understanding DMOs

1:30 p.m. | Report Out Discussion

1:50 p.m. | Break

2 p.m. | Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Using Local Businesses as Venues
Disaster & Resilience Planning for Tourism
Citizen Science in Tourism
Local Government Policy and Tourism

3 p.m. | Report Out Discussion

3:20 p.m. | Tourism Talk and Taste Panel

3:50 p.m. | Closing

4 p.m. | Adjourn (Optional Tour of Farm)

4:30 p.m. | Brewery Social

Tabby House Brewing