About

The Global Infectious Disease Intelligence Consortium (GIDIC) and the Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases (CEID) at the University of Georgia will host a symposium dedicated to furthering understanding of the current outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in Australia, and its potential for global impact on human and domestic animal populations.

Events will feature a keynote address, lectures by leading scientists from around the world, and breakout sessions on JEV modeling and surveillance, as well as networking events. Some meals will be provided.

Register here. In order to promote wide participation, there is no registration fee for this event.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for individuals or organizations wishing to support GIDIC, CEID, and this event. For more info, or contact ceid@uga.edu or john.king1@uga.edu.

We are holding a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express, in downtown Athens. If you wish to reserve a room at the conference rate of $135 / night (king bed), please indicate so on the registration form. The hotel is a 21 minute walk from the main symposium venue.  View directions on map.

Other hotels within walking distance include the Hilton Garden Inn, The Graduate, and Hotel Indigo.

Invited speakers should contact John King at +1.678.614.4785, or by email at john.king1@uga.edu to finalize lodging & travel details.

For assistance regarding travel plans, accommodations, etc, please contact
John King at +1.678.614.4785, or by email at john.king1@uga.edu.

Symposium Map

Map of symposium venues and hotel.

Venues
The symposium will be held on the campus of the University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA.
The main symposium venue is the Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases (CEID), on campus. The Welcome event will be held at the Delta Innovation Hub on campus. Additional social events may be held at off campus locations.

Parking
Paid Parking is available at the South Campus Parking Deck on the campus of the University of Georgia, a 5 minute walk from main symposium venue (CEID). The parking deck is accessible from S. Lumpkin Street and from Sanford Drive. Parking in this deck is free to guests of the UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel.