The 12th Annual GSA SmartPay® Training Conference
Georgia World Congress Center * 285 Andrew Young International Boulevard, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313-1591
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
> How do I cancel my existing conference registration?
> How do I modify my hotel reservation or switch hotels?
> How do I cancel my hotel reservation?
> Will the state of Georgia exempt taxes on my individually billed government travel card?
>What is the per diem rate?
>What is the dress code?
>Where can I get a wheelchair or motorized scooter? >Where do I park if I drive to the GWCC and what are the fees?

 
Who should attend the conference?
Agency/Organization Program Coordinators (A/OPCs), Approving Officials, Billing Officials, Inspector General staff, Financial, Resource or Budget personnel and other agency officials who manage the purchase, travel, fleet and/or integrated business lines of the GSA SmartPay® program. The training presented at this conference is NOT intended for cardholders.
What are the fees?
There are no fees to register for the conference. Attendees are responsible for their travel, lodging, meals and incidental costs.
How do I register for the conference?
Registration for the 12th Annual GSA SmartPay® Conference can be made only through this website. Please click here to be directed to registration.
How do I reserve a hotel room?
To make a housing reservation, you must first register online through this website. From there, you will be prompted to make your hotel reservation. Hotel reservations cannot be made directly through the hotels.

Please review the cancellation policy provided via the hotel reservation confirmation email sent to you directly from the property selected. Each account can only reserve one hotel room.
How do I cancel my existing conference registration?
To cancel a conference registration, please e-mail info@gsasmartpayconference.org.
How do I modify my existing hotel reservation or switch hotels?
To modify your existing hotel reservation please review and follow the instructions provided via the hotel reservation confirmation email sent to you directly from the property selected.

To switch your hotel reservation, please cancel your existing hotel reservation (instructions provided via the hotel reservation confirmation email sent directly from the property selected) and visit the housing portion of the conference website to select an alternate property.
How do I cancel my hotel reservation?
Please review and follow the instructions provided via the hotel reservation confirmation email sent to you directly from the property selected. 
Will the state of Georgia exempt taxes on my individually billed government travel card?
Sales to the federal government are not exempt from Georgia sales and use tax (state or local) when payment is made by an individually billed (IBA) charge card. Attendees will have to pay tax on their hotel rooms when using an IBA charge card.
What is the per diem rate?
Lodging -$140.00
M&IE - $56.00
What is the dress code?
Attire for all sessions will be business casual. You may want to bring a light jacket or sweater, since the temperature in each meeting room varies.
Where can I get a wheelchair or motorized scooter?
To rent a motorized scooter, please contact:
FedEx Kinko's Business Center at 800-441-7575

To rent a wheelchair:
Please go to the Information Desk located in Buildings B and C of the GWCC. A credit card is required for a deposit; however there is no rental charge for use of the wheelchair. Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where do I park if I drive to the GWCC and what are the fees?
Parking fees at the GWCC are $10.00/day. Parking is available in the Red Parking Deck or the Green Parking Lot. The Red Parking Deck will be on your left at the end of Andrew Young International Blvd. For entry to the Green Parking Lot Turn Right onto Marietta Street from Andrew Young International Blvd. Turn Left onto Foundry Street and the parking lot is approximately 1 block.