41st CEBA Conference & Expo
The 41st annual CEBA Conference & Expo will return in-person this year November 2-4, 2021, at the Park MGM in Las Vegas, Nevada. This much anticipated event is the only one in the world dedicated to best practices in controlled environment facility construction, design and maintenance. In a year when cold chain is hotter than ever, this event is a must attend for anyone in the controlled environment construction business.
With more than 200 controlled environment facility construction, logistics, and supply chain operations professionals attending from around the world, participants will gain valuable insight for improving their business. Throughout the conference’s three days, participants will hear presentations from industry thought leaders, have exceptional networking activities, and experience an expo with cutting-edge products and technology.
General Sessions
The general sessions at the CEBA Conference & Expo provide attendees a thorough look at the latest innovations in controlled environment design and building. This year’s conference will include presentations from the finalists of the CEBA Built by the Best Award as well as insights from industry experts. One of the general sessions will be keynoted by Vince Poscente, a powerfully engaging speaker and author who helps business leaders with massive breakthroughs. Poscente knows firsthand the power that attitude, determination and innovation play in your future success — especially when life doesn’t go as planned. After more than a year when nothing went according to plan, it will be beneficial to hear Poscente’s perspectives.
The Expo
The Expo is an experience not to miss, and features the latest technologies, solutions, products and services from some of the most respected names in the industry. Here’s just a small sampling of the products and services that will be featured at this year’s expo:
- Cold Storage Contractors
- Doors
- Energy Efficiency Solutions
- Fire Detection Systems
- Flexible Walls
- Flooring
- Insulated Panels
- Insulation
- Lighting
- Materials Handling
- Racking
- Refrigeration Solutions
- Roofing
Built by the Best Award
The Built by the Best Award acknowledges association members around the globe for their expertise and innovation in constructing, renovating and/or modernizing controlled environment buildings across the world. The top three finalists will present their projects during the general sessions and the winner will be recognized on stage at the end of the Conference.
Construction Cafes
The CEBA Construction Café creates an exchange of ideas and discussion on critical issues facing the industry. Participants choose from 10 different topics, join the table at which the issue is being discussed and spend 20 minutes sharing ideas. Participants then switch tables to discuss ideas. These roundtable conversations provide attendees a chance to share ideas, ask questions and solve problems with their peers in a small group setting. The moderator will guide the participants through questions they have submitted in advance, diving into the subjects that matter most to attendees and the industry.
Networking Opportunities and Events
Prominent social activities, receptions and the exhibit hall all give members and industry suppliers unparalleled access to build partnerships with construction/design-build, warehousing and food processor decision-makers. Other networking opportunities include a first timer and new member reception, an opening night reception, two afternoons set aside to catch up with peers and vendors for private business meetings, a golf tournament and an after-hours party. This is the only event in the world dedicated to best practices in controlled environment facility construction, design and maintenance, and serves to further CEBA’s vision to be the association where anyone looking to build, renovate or modernize a first-rate, innovative facility comes to find the most experienced designers, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers. Visit www.gcca.org/conference to learn more about the CEBA Conference & Expo. We can’t wait to see you in Las Vegas!
