The Advanced Technology Development Center is partnering with The Creative Coast for the third annual Geekend conference.

Geekend 2016, scheduled for Oct. 14-15 (tickets available here), will bring makers, hustlers, hackers, and designers together — along with other entrepreneurial innovators in the technology and creative spaces — to foster new partnerships, pursue networking opportunities, and kick start the launch of new ideas.

The event will feature a lineup of dynamic speakers with targeted presentations, breakout sessions and panels, as well as interactive workshops and fun networking activities.

“Geekend has become the must-attend event for technology entrepreneurs and those interested in technology across a wide range of different industries,” said Emily McLeod Sulkes, programs manager at The Creative Coast, a Savannah-based collaborative for entrepreneurship and innovation. “That’s why we are excited about this partnership with our co-presenter, ATDC, because it is at the forefront of connecting Georgia entrepreneurs with one another and to the resources they need to launch successful and viable technology startups in supporting the Georgia economy.”

As Georgia’s statewide technology incubator, ATDC — through its ATDC @ program — works with entrepreneurs statewide and partners with organizations and local communities in their development of technology ecosystems, including Savannah, Augusta, Athens, and Peachtree Corners.

“We have worked with The Creative Coast to support Geekend since the beginning, and it’s rewarding to see how it has grown in scale and scope over the last three years. That activity mirrors the growth we’ve seen in metro Savannah’s technology and startup community,” said Jennifer Bonnett, ATDC’s acting general manager. “We’re proud to be a partner in these efforts. Geekend is a dynamic opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest advancements, trends, and market needs. It’s a kinetic environment for hackers, hustlers, and makers to connect, collaborate, and create at the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship.”

As Geekend co-sponsor, ATDC, a program of the Georgia Institute of Technology, is coordinating efforts in planning and marketing conference events, and connecting with other organizations, companies, and individuals for additional sponsorship support.