What is GAiN Americas?

GAiN is a community of Adventist communicators, technologists, and media professionals worldwide. Through the GAiN network, we seek to foster communication, technology, media, and the internet to help the Adventist Church carry out its mission to share the everlasting gospel with “every nation, tribe, tongue, and people.”

GAiN Americas is a continental conference designed to allow local communication leaders to participate in the GAiN experience.

Where?

North American Division Headquarters

9705 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, Maryland, 21046, USA

When?

June 7-11, 2023

Schedule

Wednesday
7:45 am – Buses leave NAD Headquarters for Sight and Sound

Thursday (NAD HEADQUARTERS)
8:00 – 9:00 am – Worship
9:00 – 10:30 am – Meetings
10:30 – 11:00 am – Break
11:00 – 12:30 pm – Meetings
12:30 – 2:00 pm – Lunch
2:00 – 3:45 pm – Meetings
3:45 – 4:15 pm – Break
4:15 – 6:00 pm – Breakouts (Technology, PR/News, and Content Creation)


Friday (NAD HEADQUARTERS)
8:00 – 9:00 am – Worship
9:00 – 10:30 am – Meetings
10:30 – 11:00 am – Break
11:00 – 12:30 pm – Meetings
12:30 – 2:00 pm – Lunch
2:00 – 3:45 pm – Meetings
3:45 – 4:15 pm – Break
4:15 – 6:00 pm – Meetings
6:00 – 7:30 pm – Dinner
7:30 – 8:30 pm – Vespers

Sabbath (GENERAL CONFERENCE)
9:00 – 12:00 pm – Sabbath School & Church Service
12:00 – 1:30 pm – Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 pm – Tour of General Conference and EGW Estate
3:00 – 5:00 pm – Meetings
5:00 – 6:00 pm – Service of Consecration and Commitment

Sunday (NAD HEADQUARTERS)
8:00 – 12:00 pm – Meetings

Tours

Sight & Sound Theatres

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Moses is an epic heroic adventure but an intimate story of faith, hope, and redemption. It comes to life with massive sets, special effects, and live animals in an original stage production only available at two locations in the United States. 

Register for GAiN Americas

How much does it cost?

The basic cost of the GAiN Americas conference is $99.

What does my registration include?

Registration includes all events, including all conference meetings, panels, and snacks.

Upon checking in for the event, you will receive your lanyard and badge.

Are meals included in my registration fee?

Meals for the event can be pre-purchased for $119. Meals covered by this add-on include:

Thursday

– Morning snacks*

– Networking lunch

– Afternoon snacks*

Friday

– Morning snacks*

– Networking lunch

– Afternoon snacks*

– Boxed dinner

Saturday

– Lunch

* Snacks are included in the general registration

Where do I register?

https://gain.regfox.com/gain-americas

Travel Information

Dining

Meals will be available through conference vendor and registrants who pay for meals will be provided meal vouchers which they can pick up at check-in.

Below is a list for attendees who choose to eat on their own:

Restaurants in Howard County.

Food delivery services:

Uber Eats

GrubHub

PostMates

Transportation

Transportation will be provided to and from planned cultural visits (tours link) to the Sight & Sound Theatres and to local restaurants. 

Registrants should arrange transportation to and from their airport or point of entry, hotels, and conference center. 

Public transportation

Ride Share Services

Lodging

The North American Division has arranged for lodging in the area at reduced rates. 

Find the participating hotels here.

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