# Gulf Coast Industry Forum (GCIF)

- Dates: 17 September 2026
- Location: Moody Gardens Convention Center One Hope Blvd Galveston, Texas 77554, Houston, United States
- Organiser: Gulf Coast Conference

## About

The Gulf Coast Industry Forum (GCIF) is the largest event organized by the Economic Alliance, designed to foster collaboration among key stakeholders in the Houston Port Region.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.gulfcoastconference.com/)
- [Registration](https://www.gulfcoastconference.com/conferenceRegistration.php)
- [Agenda](https://www.gulfcoastconference.com/conferenceSchedule.php)

## Topics

- Petrochemical
- Logistics & Transportation

## Speakers

- Jean Francois Borny
- John Wasson
- Kevin Schug
- Elena Hagemann

## Sponsors and partners

- Chemplex
- Premier Lab Supply
- Shimadzu
- PAC
- VUV Analytics
- Agilent Technologies
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- CFR Engines
- DC Scientific
- Purge Solutions
- Texas Scientific Products
- Anton Paar
- XOS better analysis counts
- Compass Instruments
- Horiba Scientific
- Stanco

## Where to stay

- **Hyatt Regency Houston**: 270 m from the venue, 1200 Louisiana Street, Houston, 77002
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-us/hourh-hyatt-regency-houston)
  - Phone: +1 713-654-1234
- **JW Marriott Houston Downtown**: 350 m from the venue, 806 Main Street, Houston, 77002
- **SpringHill Suites Houston Downtown/Convention Center**: 370 m from the venue, 914 Dallas Street, Houston, 77002
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/houzd)
  - Phone: +1 713-655-0002
- **C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton**: 380 m from the venue, 400 Dallas Street, Houston, 77002
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/houcuqq-c-baldwin/)
  - Phone: +1-713-759-0202
- **Residence Inn Houston Downtown/Convention Center**: 390 m from the venue, 904 Dallas Street, Houston, 77002
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hourd)
  - Phone: +1 832-366-1000
- **Courtyard Houston Downtown/Convention Center**: 400 m from the venue, 916 Dallas Street, Houston, 77002
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/houdt)
  - Phone: +1 832-366-1600
- **The Lancaster Hotel**: 400 m from the venue, 701 Texas Street, Houston, 77002
- **AC Hotel by Marriott Houston Downtown**: 430 m from the venue, 723 Main Street, Houston, 77002

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #gcif2026

- [Houston Style Magazine Proudly Sponsors the 16th Annual Gulf Coast ...](https://m.stylemagazine.com/news/2025/sep/03/houston-style-magazine-proudly-sponsors-the-16th-annual-gulf-coast-industry-forum/)
  - Houston Style Magazine is honored to serve as a media sponsor for one of the most influential gatherings in the energy and business landscape — the 16th Annual Gulf Coast Industry Forum (GCIF), hosted by the Economic Alliance Houston Port R
  - By m.stylemagazine.com
- [Gulf Coast Industry Forum - acit.org](https://www.acit.org/aws/TCC/pt/sd/calendar/367655/_PARENT/TCA_layout_details/false)
  - The Gulf Coast Industry Forum (GCIF) positively leverages the resources, experience, and network of the Houston Port region to ensure the continued growth and prosperity of people and businesses associated with Petrochemical, Maritime, and
  - By acit.org
- [www.acit.org](https://www.acit.org/aws/TCC/page_template/show_detail/367655?model_name=calendar)
  - Join TCC and TCA at Economic Alliance's largest event of the year bringing industry, government, and community stakeholders together to share knowledge affecting the Houston Port region. The Gulf Coast Industry Forum (GCIF) positively lever
  - By acit.org
- [chemical analysis technology | Gulf Coast Conference - Conroe TX](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zMCr0SzI_g)

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