USCRT Connectivity Conference
In Partnership with Atlanta CVB
Join Us for the 2nd Annual USCRT Connectivity Conference, October 28-30, 2025, Atlanta, GA
The inaugural USCRT Connectivity Conference in October 2024 brought together 100+ tourism professionals from eight states to experience the powerful civil rights heritage of Montgomery and Selma, Alabama. Through immersive storytelling, living history, historic churches, and expert-led tours, participants engaged with best-in-class experiences that inspired new ideas for enhancing Civil Rights tourism across the United States.
On October 28-30, 2025, we invite tourism development professionals, legislators, and civil rights site administrators to continue the journey in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s conference will focus on strengthening connections, expanding the impact of the Civil Rights Trail, and shaping the future of our shared mission. Together, we will explore ways to:
- Foster increased collaboration among civil rights sites, states, and destination marketing organizations (DMOs).
- Highlight and promote the economic impact of Civil Rights Trail visitation.
- Drive greater awareness and engagement with civil rights destinations.
- Develop strategies to measure and increase visitation.
- Share resources and tools to support cross-promotion among sites.
- Expand organizational capacity and strengthen partnerships.
- Connect sites with resources such as toolkits, guides, and storytellers.
We look forward to your participation as we work to elevate civil rights tourism and ensure its enduring impact.
COSTS:
$895 per person plus travel expenses
BENEFITS:
Educational meeting, networking, and workshops
Discounted hotel rate at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta – “Hotel of Hope” -$159 plus tax
1 breakfast/1 lunch/2 dinners + coffee breaks
Connectivity Tours & Keynote Speakers
Transportation from the host hotel to the venues
DEADLINE: Registration closes September 15th or until sold out – please don’t delay. Space is limited to 100 delegates partners on a first-come, first-served basis.
REGISTRATION: If you have not received your registration link, please email Angelica De Stefano, [email protected].
HOTEL:
Hyatt Regency – “Hotel of Hope”
Click here to make your reservation
265 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
$159, plus tax
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Connectivity Conference Schedule
October 28, 2025
Early Arrivals
Atlanta, GA
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
Hyatt Regency
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Opening Dinner at Historical Pashchal’s
Pashchal’s
Open to all guests
October 29, 2025
8:30 AM
Depature
Hyatt Regency
Depart from Hyatt Regency to the National Center for Human & Civil Rights
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Continuing the Journey Connectivity Workshop
National Center for Human & Civil Rights
• Welcome and setting the stage for Continuing the Journey
• The Economic Impact of the Civil Rights Trail Visitors
• Best Practices for Community Connectivity
• Sustainable Alliance for the Future
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Keynote – Jill Savitt
National Center for Human & Civil Rights
Jill Savitt – President & CEO National Center for Human & Civil Rights
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
National Center for Human & Civil Rights
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Connectivity Tours
Visit MLK National Historic Park, Auburn Ave, International Civil Rights
Walk of Fame & Ebenezer Baptist Church
The City of Progress Tour – The Carter Center
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dinner and Keynote
The Carter Center
October 30, 2025
8:30 AM – 12:00PM