Gulf Coast Conference (GCC) 2025

The Gulf Coast Conference is a non-profit organization oriented toward the education and advancement of knowledge of Chemical Analysis Technology associated with the Petrochemical, Refining, and Environmental fields, and will forward this goal through annual technical meetings, regular communications, and training courses focused on these fields.

Registration

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Registration fees

• Attendee (Full Program on Tues & Wed): $150.00  
• Attendee (Full Program on Tues & Wed Plus Thursday Training Course): $300.00  
• Exhibitor (Full Program on Tues & Wed): $150.00  
• Exhibitor (Full Program on Tues & Wed Plus Thursday Training Course): $300.00  
• Exhibits, Keynote (Not available to exhibitors): $65.00  
• Exhibits, Keynote, Thursday training course: $215.00  
• Thursday training course only: $150.00  
• Exhibits, Keynote & All Technical Presentations - Student ID required: $00.00  

Abstract submission

Submit your Abstract HERE

Deadline for Submission: September 1, 2025

Presentations of various types, i.e. technical presentations, seminars, workshops, training courses, user group meetings and posters will be accepted by the Gulf Coast Conference.

The Following are requirements by the GCC for submissions:

1. Abstracts of 100 words or less are required with the completed Call for Paper form. This will assist us in placing your presentation into a group of similar topics, which should help give you an audience with common interests.
2. If your presentation is accepted, the GCC expects that you or your designee will make the presentation. Failure to appear or failure to reasonably notify GCC of a cancellation will result in sanctions against future presentations. In fairness to our members who may travel at great expense and time to hear your presentation, please adhere to the above requirements. You will be notified by email if your presentation is accepted.
3. All Poster Boards provided for poster sessions are 4' x 8'. Posters must be set on Tuesday morning by 9:30 AM. You may have a series of posters or a single poster as long as it stays within the confines of the 4' x 8' poster board provided. GCC is not responsible for any posters left by the author(s).

Please complete this form and press the Submit Abstract button at the bottom of the form.

* = Required

Type of Presentation:

• Paper - Single presentation lasting approx. 20 min - 2 hours.
• Seminar - A meeting or series of meetings of a small group of specialists who have different specific skills but have a specific common interest and come together for training/learning purposes.
• Workshop - Meeting designed for intensive discussion. This concept has been developed to compensate for diverging views in a particular discipline/subject.
• Training Course - Structured learning session in which the instructor presents specific information/techniques.
• User Group - Session is focused on the use of a particular technology.
• Poster - Presentations/techniques that are displayed on a 4'x8' boards

Program 

The program for the 2025 conference will be available in September 2025.

Conference Schedule

Exhibits

Tuesday & Wednesday

• Oct 14-15, 2025
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday, October 13th, 2025

• GCC Golf Tournament - Time: TBD
• Golf Banquet - Time: TBD
• ASTM Class Understanding Test Method Precision, Bias, ILS Design, Statistical Quality Control Charts

Tuesday, October 14th, 2025

• Exhibits 8:00 - 5:00 PM
• Technical & Poster Sessions 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Keynote Speaker - TBA - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Exhibit Hall A4
• Meet & Mingle 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (Exhibit Hall Center)

Wednesday, October 15th, 2025

• Exhibits 8:00 - 5:00 PM
• Technical & Poster Sessions 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Closing Ceremonies 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Exhibit Hall Center)

Thursday, October 16th, 2025

• Thursday Training Course - Analytical Training - Bridging the Gap Between Chemists and Process Engineers

New Product Showcase

• All Day Tuesday - Wednesday New Products will Be Available
• To View in the Exhibit Hall Center. Personnel will be Onsite to
• Answer Questions From 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Each Day.

Annual Gulf Golf Classic

• Monday, October 13th, 2025
• Moody Gardens Golf Course
• 1700 Sydnor Lane
• Galveston, TX 77554
• 409-683-GOLF (4653)
• Start Time - TBA

GCC Golf Classic Awards Night

• TBA
• Monday, October 13th, 2025
• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Rain or Shine!

Vendor Meeting

• In lieu of the Vendor Meeting A PowerPoint
• Will Be Uploaded to The Website in Exhibitor Services on Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025

Sponsors

Gulf Coast Conference: Sponsors