2026 GCCA Convention
Who Attends?
135 Years of Excellence
April 27-29, 2026, leaders of the global cold chain will convene in Scottsdale, Arizona for our industry's most important strategic meeting of the year: the 135th GCCA Convention. Critical conversations will take place, partnerships will be forged, and the future of the temperature-controlled supply chain will be shaped.
Attending the GCCA Convention is no longer just an option; it's a strategic necessity. While you're managing daily operations, hundreds of your peers and competitors will be gaining the insights and connections that will define their success for the next year.
| Registration Type | Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse & Transportation Member | $2,199 | |
| Associate Member, Sponsor | $2,199 | |
| Associate Member, Non-Sponsor | $3,499 | |
| Spouse/Guest | $699 | |
| GCCA Golf Classic Includes a Boxed Lunch, Greens Fee, Cart fee, and Range Balls. | $375 Additional Costs: Golf Club Rentals - $70.20 per set |
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| GCCA Food Bank Volunteer Opportunity | $125 | |
| GCCA Pickleball Tournament | $125 | |
| GCCA Salt River Rafting | $369 | |
| Spouse/Guest Offsite Activity, Glassblowing Workshop | $395 | |
Spouse/Guest rate includes an opportunity to join in on-site networking receptions, off-site networking activities, and event receptions. Additional rates do apply to off-site networking and group activities.
The Spouse/Guest rate does not apply to those who are actively working in the industry and plan on attending the regular event programming.
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (480) 444-1234
Join us at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort where unparalleled hospitality, cultivated experiences and elevated luxury await. Revel in the resort’s 2.5-acre outdoor pool oasis, discover renewal at Spa Avania and dine on chef-inspired dishes at multiple resort restaurants.
Upon completion of your GCCA Convention registration, you will receive a unique link to book your stay at our guaranteed group rate, at $379 + $15 resort fee per room per day. The deadline to reserve the discounted rate is Friday, April 3, 2026.
GCCA Event Registration, Cancellation, and Code of Conduct Policies
By submission of your conference registration, you (Registrant) and/or the persons you are registering acknowledge acceptance of the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Code of Conduct and Event Policies.
Unauthorized Housing
Please be vigilant if approached by any company or service that implies or claims to be an official housing provider of Global Cold Chain Foundation’s Cold Chain Institute.
The association does not work with any outside firms and has not authorized anyone to call attendees or exhibitors to assist in booking rooms. We have been made aware of other housing companies or travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you, or your company, to book guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts.
Reservations made through these “pirate” agencies or companies will be at your own risk. The following company is an unauthorized housing provider and has been sent a cease and desist: Event Travel Planners. If you are contacted by one of these “pirate” companies, please notify us immediately by emailing email@gcca.org.
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