# Southern Automotive Conference (SAC)

- Dates: 6 October 2026 to 8 October 2026
- Location: Gas South Convention Center, Atlanta, United States
- Organiser: Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association, Inc.
- Industry: Automotive
- Expected attendance: 28

## About

The Southern Automotive Conference is an automotive event for people who attend and gain access to sessions, the Exhibit Hall, meals, and networking receptions. It also offers matchmaking one-on-one appointments with buyers. The 2026 conference is October 6 to 8 in Atlanta, Georgia.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://southernautocon.com/)
- [Registration](https://southernautocon.com/attend/)
- [Agenda](https://southernautocon.com/agenda/)

## Topics

- Auto & Automotive

## Speakers

- Joe McCabe, President & CEO, AutoForecast Solutions, LLC
- Gary Zelesky
- Gabrielle Pierre, Director of Strategy & Partnerships
- David Eyes, Vice President & General Manager of Automotive Solutions, True Commerce
- Ted Bowley, Sales Director, Southeast, Carter Logistics, LLC
- Mike Franz, Senior Business Development Manager, Benore Logistics Systems, Inc
- Haiden Smith, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Hollingsworth
- Andrew Capezzuto, Director of Corporate Affairs, Rivian
- Stuart Countess, President & CEO, Kia Georgia
- Joe George, President, Mobility, Cox Automotive, Inc

## Sponsors and partners

- VIP Matchmaking
- Name Badge/Lanyard
- Conference Bag
- Refreshments
- Social Media Wall
- Registration Desk
- Delta Air Lines

## Where to stay

- **Origin Hotel Atlanta**: 360 m from the venue, 166 Pryor Street, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.originhotel.com/hotels/atlanta/hotel-downtown-atlanta)
- **The Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton**: 880 m from the venue, 127 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/atlcdqq-the-candler-hotel-atlanta/)
  - Phone: +1 404 523 1200
- **Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown**: 910 m from the venue, 134 Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/atldt)
  - Phone: +1 404-522-0950
- **Home2 Suites**: 940 m from the venue, 87 Cone Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/atldwht-home2-suites-atlanta-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 404-965-7992
- **Barclay Hotel Atlanta Downtown**: 940 m from the venue, 89 Luckie Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](http://www.atlantadowntowninn.com)
  - Phone: +1-404-524-7991
- **Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection**: 1.0 km from the venue, 110 Marietta Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/atlak-glenn-hotel-autograph-collection/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 404-521-2250
- **Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Downtown**: 1.0 km from the venue, 111 Cone Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
- **Courtyard Atlanta Downtown**: 1.0 km from the venue, 133 Carnegie Way Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atldo-courtyard-atlanta-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 404-222-2416

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