2026 Core Day

Save the Date! Join us for 2026 Emory Core Day

Thursday, November 19, 2026

Emory University | Convocation Hall | 505 North Kilgo Circle NE S | Atlanta, GA

Learn about shared resources and core facilities available to support research in Georgia. Network with core facility leadership, core staff, and core facility users. Identify new opportunities for your platform at Emory and other institutions that make up the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Core Exchange. Join us for a reception honoring Emory Core award recipients.

Learn more about what to expect at Emory Core Day.

Complete a short 2026 Core Day interest form to stay in the loop and receive updates: Core Day Interest Form

Registration information and program will be available in late August / early September. While Emory Core Day is free to attend, advance registration is required.

2026 Core Day made possible with support from our industry sponsors

 

Core Day 2026 Agenda

What to expect throughout Core Day 2026. All activities and times are subject to change and will be finalized in October. Please expand each accordion section for details.

  • Attendee arrival and check-in
  • Light continental breakfast
Available beginning at 9am and continuing throughout the day:
  • Core Services posters*
  • Industry sponsors*
  • Vote in the ICI student imaging contest
*Get a Door Prize card at registration to collect stamps and signatures, then enter to win!

  • Core Day welcome and opening remarks by Emory leadership
  • Presentations: Science using the Cores, Overview of Core services at Georiga partner institutions

All Day: Core Services posters*, Industry Sponsors*, and ICI student imaging contest voting

*Door prize cards available at registration. Collect stamps and signatures and enter to win!

  • Group Photo in front of Convocation Hall
  • Lunch break (box lunch provided)
  • Networking opportunities: Visit the Core Services posters and discuss how Cores can support your projects and chat with Industry Sponsors to see what new and exciting technolgy they have available!

All Day: Core Services posters*, Industry Sponsors*, and ICI student imaging contest voting

*Door prize cards available at registration. Collect stamps and signatures and enter to win!

  • Presentations: Science using the Cores, Overview of Core services at Georiga partner institutions

All Day: Core Services posters*, Industry Sponsors*, and ICI student imaging contest voting

*Door prize cards available at registration. Collect stamps and signatures and enter to win!

  • Visit Core Services posters* and network with Core staff
  • Chat with Industry Sponsors*
  • Final chance to vote in the ICI imaging contest
  • Turn in Door Prize cards for an opportunity to win! Must be present to win a door prize
  • Refreshments available
*Door prize cards available at registration. Collect stamps and signatures and enter to win!

  • Core Awards Ceremony to recognize outstanding Emory Core facility team members
  • ICI Imaging Contest winners announced
  • Closing Remarks by Dean Sandra Wong, Emory School of Medicine