2018 DGA Summer Conference
August 6-8, 2018
Chattanooga, TN 

DGA Staff Contact Information

Registration 

Early Bird (Until June 29)
Member: $420
Non-Member: $815

Regular (After June 29)
Member: $470
Non-Member: $865

Registration Desk and Hours

Online registration is now closed. However, attendees do have the ability to register onsite. Please try to complete the paper registration form prior to arriving in order to expedite the process. 

Registration is located in the Pre-Function area (Foyer) outside the Vision Ballroom.

Monday, August 6th from 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, August 7th from 7:00 - 7:35 AM and 11:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, August 8th from 7:30 AM - Noon

Full conference registration rates apply to the first two attendees.  Any additional registrations from the same company over and above the first two receive $100 off of their registration.  DGA members: registration requires you to enter in your company's username and password to receive the member rate. If you have forgotten your login information, please contact Caitlin Hyatt at . 

Conference Schedule

View the DGA Final Program

View the full schedule here or view the schedule at a glance. 

Hotel Information

DoubleTree by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown
407 Chestnut Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Tel: 423-756-5150

If you are staying at the DoubleTree:
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Parking:
Self-Parking: $11/night
Valet: $15/night

DGA conference attendees were eligible to receive a special rate of $139/night for a single/double room. This rate is only available until Sunday, July 8, 2018 or until the block is full. Reservations can be made online here or via telephone at 423-756-5150. Be sure to reference the Direct Gardening Association when making your reservation.  All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.

Amazon Tour - PLEASE READ!

On Tuesday, August 7th, attendees will get a behind the scenes look at how Amazon handles your product from the moment the order is placed to the moment it lands on your customers' doorstep! The tour will help attendees work with Amazon to develop positive seller-purchaser relationships that will not only result in committed customers, but trusted products! 

Attendees should have received an email on Thursday, July 26th asking to complete a survey with their date of birth and full name.  Amazon needs this in order to set you up in their security system.  As such, if you haven't responded to the survey yet, please do so before this Thursday, August 2. We've been instructed that if you don't complete it ahead of time, it will slow down your entrance into the facility.

Transportation will be provided from the hotel and the tour is included in your registration. Buses load at 7:30 am and the tour will be 9:00-10:30am.  Please make sure to wear flat, closed-toe and closed-heel shoes (no sandals or high heels).  If you have long hair, please secure it above shoulder length.  You may bring your keys and cellphone on the tour, but it's recommended that you leave all other personal items in your room or on the bus. No cameras or other video equipment are allowed.  Again, you may bring your cellphone, but you may not use it to take photos or videos.

Attendees will be provided with a snack at the Amazon facility and then a boxed lunch upon their return to the hotel.

For those that are driving to the tour, you will be able to park in the open spots that are available.  There are two main parking lots in the building (near the flag poles) and one satellite parking lot.

Address: 7200 Discovery Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Nearby Airports

Chattanooga Airport (8 miles from hotel)
McGhee Tyson Airport (115 miles from hotel)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (127 miles from hotel)
Nashville International Airport (132 miles from airport)
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (145 miles from hotel)

Explore Chattanooga - There is no shortage of entertainment during your stay in Chattanooga. Check out the links below for things to do!

Chattanooga Accolades
Chattanooga Fun Facts
Family Fun in Chattanooga
Dining Options in Chattanooga

Average Temperatures for August in Chattanooga, TN

High: 88 degrees
Low: 73 degrees

There is a high chance of rain the entire time we are set to meet.  Bring your umbrellas!

Email sign-up - Would you like to receive emails about the upcoming conference?  If so, please email your contact information to  and we'll add you to our distribution list.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Interested in becoming a conference sponsor?  There are plenty of opportunities available to suit your promotional needs.  For more information, please review the sponsorship flyer.  To sign-up to become a sponsor, please complete pages 8 - 9 of the sponsorship flyer and return it to Caitlin Hyatt at .

DGA Would Like to Thank our Generous Sponsors 
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