{"id":4542,"date":"2024-07-10T16:48:58","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T16:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2025\/?page_id=4542"},"modified":"2025-09-04T07:11:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:11:00","slug":"after-dark","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual2025\/after-dark\/","title":{"rendered":"General Reception: INFORMS After Dark! at Georgia Aquarium"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-4542\" data-postid=\"4542\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-4542 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_y7up611 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_up5c611 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4ka1747  fullcover \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1 class=\"page-title\">General Reception: INFORMS After Hours! at Georgia Aquarium<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_j55x98 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_t9jq98 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_7x5e290   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"366\"><strong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"93\">The Georgia Aquarium<\/strong>\u00a0is one of the world\u2019s largest and most captivating aquariums, located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Home to thousands of marine animals representing hundreds of species, it offers a stunning window into ocean life through expansive, state-of-the-art exhibits.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"642\">Visitors can explore diverse aquatic environments, from tropical coral reefs and freshwater rivers to the mysterious depths of the open ocean. Notable residents include whale sharks\u2014the largest fish in the world\u2014beluga whales, manta rays, sea otters, penguins, and dolphins.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"895\">Exhibits such as\u00a0<strong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"678\">Ocean Voyager<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"700\">Cold Water Quest<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"724\">Tropical Diver<\/strong>\u00a0immerse guests in breathtaking underwater ecosystems.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date<\/strong>: October 28, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time<\/strong>: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>:\u00a0The Georgia Aquarium is located in downtown Atlanta, directly across from Centennial Olympic Park. If you\u2019re walking from nearby hotels or attractions, please use these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiaaquarium.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/oceans-ballroom-and-aquarium-main-entrance-walking-directions.pdf\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"622fa93bb0ebf976bd76e19a\">walking directions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Network, reconnect, and Make new Connections<\/h3>\n<p>Join fellow attendees for the Aquarium Party! It\u2019s the perfect chance to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new colleagues in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. 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