2027 GCCA Convention
A sample schedule is provided below for planning purposes. A detailed Convention schedule will be published early 2027.
Schedule subject to change
Sunday, April 26
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | GCCA Board of Directors Meeting (by invitation) |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | GCCA-GCCF Joint Board Lunch & Meeting (by invitation) |
| 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | GCCF Board of Directors Meeting (by invitation) |
| 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m | Registration |
| 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Leadership Reception (by invitation) |
| 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Leadership Dinner (by invitation) |
Monday, April 27
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Women in the Cold Chain Breakfast & Program |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | GCCA Codes Committee |
| 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | GCCA Golf Classic |
| 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | GCCA Salt River Rafting Activity |
| 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | GCCA Pickleball Tournament |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Opening Night Reception in the Innovation Showcase |
Tuesday, April 28
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Breakfast & Opening General Session |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Refreshment Break in the Innovation Showcase |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Cold Chain Café (Round Table Networking Discussions) |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Lunch in the Innovation Showcase |
| 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | General Session |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Focus Sessions |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Deep Dive Discussions |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Refreshment Break in the Innovation Showcase |
| 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Focus Sessions |
| 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Deep Dive Discussions |
| 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Evening Convention Party |
Wednesday, April 29
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast in the Innovation Showcase |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | General Session |
| 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | On-Site Spouse/Guest Activity: Watercolor Workshop |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Focus Sessions |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Deep Dive Discussions |
| 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Refreshment Break in the Innovation Showcase |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Focus Sessions |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Deep Dive Discussions |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Closing General Session & Lunch |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Historic Facility Tour at Four Peaks Brewery |
Sponsors
Position your brand at the forefront of the cold chain industry. This event is the primary gathering for executives and decision-makers from:
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Temperature-Controlled Warehousing
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Refrigerated Transportation & Logistics
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Cold Storage Construction & Engineering
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Logistics Technology & Innovation