Gulf Coast Conference - GCC 2026
Non-profit technical conference for chemists, engineers, and lab professionals in petrochemical, refining, and environmental analysis.
Moody Gardens Convention Center, Galveston, Texas
- Dates
- October 12-15
- Venue
- Moody Gardens Convention Center, Galveston, Texas
- Price
- $150 (attendee), $65 (exhibits only)
- Audience
- Chemists, engineers, lab professionals
TL;DR
- Gulf Coast Conference 2026 runs October 12-15 at Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston, Texas.
- Attendee registration is $150 for Tuesday and Wednesday sessions, $65 for exhibits only, and $150 for Thursday training courses.
- The event targets chemists, process engineers, and lab professionals in petrochemical, refining, and environmental sectors.
- The four-day program includes Monday golf and ASTM courses, Tuesday-Wednesday exhibits and presentations with a keynote by James M. Tour from Rice University, and Thursday training.
About
Gulf Coast Conference is a non-profit organization oriented toward the education and advancement of knowledge of Chemical Analysis Technology for the petrochemical, refining, and environmental fields. The organization advances its mission through annual technical meetings, regular communications, and training courses focused on chemical analysis in these industries.
Who you'll find in the room
Chemists
Chemistry professionals working in petrochemical, refining, and environmental sectors.
Process Engineers
Engineers focused on chemical processes in petrochemical, refining, and environmental fields.
Lab Professionals
Laboratory professionals conducting chemical analysis in petrochemical, refining, and environmental sectors.
Featured speakers
1 listedJames M. Tour
Professor of Chemistry · Rice University
Venue & travel
Venue
Moody Gardens Convention Center, One Hope Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77554Getting there
Parking at the convention center is free with a garage located directly in front.
Getting there
The host hotel is Moody Gardens Hotel at 7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554 with reservations at 409-683-1299 or online.
Getting there
Attendee contact information is never sold to outside agencies.
Getting there
Beware of fraudulent housing solicitors; Gulf Coast Conference does not solicit by phone or email for hotel reservations.
Questions people ask
12 answeredGulf Coast Conference runs October 12-15, 2026.
The conference is held at Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston, Texas.
Attendee registration costs $150 for all Tuesday and Wednesday sessions. Exhibits-only access is $65, and Thursday training courses are $150.
The conference attracts chemists, process engineers, and lab professionals working in petrochemical, refining, and environmental sectors.
The conference focuses on the education and advancement of Chemical Analysis Technology and its applications in petrochemical, refining, and environmental industries.
Yes, parking at Moody Gardens Convention Center is free with a garage located directly in front.
The host hotel is Moody Gardens Hotel at 7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554. Reservations can be made by calling 409-683-1299 or booking online; mention attendance for special rates.
Early bird registration ends October 12, 2026.
Monday features a golf tournament and ASTM courses. Tuesday and Wednesday include exhibits, presentations, and posters with a keynote by James M. Tour on Wednesday. Thursday offers BASIC analytical training courses.
James M. Tour, Professor of Chemistry at Rice University with credentials Ph.D., FRSC, NAI, and NAE, is the keynote speaker.
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