The GAAE 2027 Annual Meeting will convene on February 5-6, 2027, at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia. Our theme for the 2027 Annual Conference is
“AI, Technology and the Future of Accounting.”

Conference check-in is from 11:00-11:45 am on February 5th.
Tammie Williams, CPA
2027 Annual Meeting
Keynote Speaker

Overview
We’re honored to welcome Tammie Williams, CPA, MAcc. She serves as the CFO of the Georgia Aquarium. Ms. Williams has held senior and executive accounting positions in a number of industries, including telecommunications, energy, hi tech, financial services and entertainment.
She is the former Senior VP and Head of Global Content Finance for Warner Brothers-Discovery and controller for Turner Broadcasting Network. She is also an educator, teaching accounting courses for Georgia Southern and Georgia State. Tammie is a popular and inspirational speaker.
Leadership & Service
- Former Senior Vice President and Head of Global Content Finance – Warner Brothers Discovery
- Served as Audit Committee Chair on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Georgia Agape
- Served as a Career Mentor to women with Atlanta’s Pathbuilders and Onboard organizations
- Serves on the Advisory Council of Georgia Southern University’s School of Accountancy
Career & Education
- M.A.cc – Accounting – 2015, Georgia Southern University
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – State of Georgia
Annual Meeting Registration
Hotel & Accommodations

Annual Meeting attendees can stay at the SpringHill Suites on February 5-6, 2027, at the discounted GSU rate. To secure your stay and discounted rate, you must make a reservation using the following link or use the Hotel Reservation QR Code below:

Important Dates & Deadlines:
Registration Proposals Deadline: November 30th, 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline: December 7th, 2026
SpringHill Suites Group Rate Hotel Reservation Deadline: January 6th, 2027
Event Links & Resources
Previous Meeting Programs

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