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Overview
Introduction
Welcome to the Iron Scale briefing series. Registration is free but by invitation only. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Dates and Location
This event will take place Tuesday through Thursday, March 31st - April 2nd, 2026. While the laboratory tours will span multiple buildings on the Georgia Tech campus, the curriculum will primarily take place in the Centennial Research Building. Reserved parking will be available to participants at the surface lot across the street.
Hotel
The GTRI team has arranged a government rate group reservation block at the Sonesta Select Atlanta Midtown [Google Maps]. You can access the reservation block in the following ways:
Method 1 -- Use this booking link to access the reservation block. To customize the date range, click the check-in date section first.
Method 2 -- If you prefer to call in and make your reservation, you may call the toll-free reservations department at 1-800-SONESTA. Give the hotel name and use the following code: 033126GTRI_1 Applied
If you have questions for the hotel, please reach out to the hotel at 404-607-1112. The group reservation arrangement is valid until 01 MAR 2026.
Dress Code
The dress code for this event will be casual. The lab tours will involve walking and gowning up for the cleanroom. Please dress in comfortable closed-toed shoes and slacks/pants for those days.
Weather in Atlanta during March can be variable, so please check the weather before you depart and plan accordingly.
Additional Information
Further information, including location information, can be found on the program agenda.
View the visitor's guide for information about the nearby area.
Security Information
This event is classified and requires all attendees to hold the appropriate DoD security clearance. Security clearance verification is the initial step in the registration process for this event. All attendees, except Atlanta-based GTRI employees, are required to submit a Visit Authorization Request by following the instructions outlined below:
Visit Authorization Request
Visit authorization requests (VARs) must be submitted no later than 5 BUSINESS DAYS prior to the event. VARs received after this date will delay your entry into the event.
Due to quirks with our VAR process and the rooms we are visiting, you must submit two separate VARs. one for collateral and one for SCI. Both use the same SMO code but go to different, non-overlapping workflows.
Step 1: Submit the Collateral-Level VAR
Please submit your collateral clearance/visit request via DISS using SMO Code: 0KC83 (first digit is zero) or via fax to 404-407-8691.
Please send SCI level visit requests.
- Technical POC: Tabitha Rosenbalm, 404-407-6535
- Security POC: Steffany Trent, 404-407-8151
- Purpose: Iron Scale Briefings
- Dates of Visit: 03/31/26-04/02/26
- Physical Address: 10th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332
Step 2: Submit the SCI-Level VAR
Please also submit your SCI clearance/visit request using SMO Code: 0KC83 (first digit is zero) or via fax to 404-407-8691.
Please send SCI level visit requests.
- Technical POC: Tabitha Rosenbalm, 404-407-6535
- Security POC: Jennifer Goethe, 404-407-8037
- Purpose: Iron Scale Briefings
- Dates of Visit: 03/31/26-04/02/26
- Physical Address: 10th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332
Questions?
Please contact the Research Security Help Desk, 404-407-6661, RShelp@gtri.gatech.edu.