2026 GCC Annual Conference Social Events

Look forward to a series of events organized by the GCC Annual Conference social committee! 

Monday, June 22, 2026

6:30 pm The Seedling Social (A Welcome Mixer)

Plant the seeds for a great week. Join us for small bites and drinks in a relaxed setting designed for first conversations, familiar faces, and new professional connections

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

6:30 pm Branching Out: Sacramento Dine-Arounds

Step beyond the conference and branch out into Sacramento’s dining scene. Sign up for a small-group dinner at one of several local restaurants—some hosted by our Communities of Practice—for shared interests, easy conversation, and deeper connections.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

6:45 pm Beyond the Branches: Sacramento River Cats Game Night

Cost: $16 per person
Optional add-ons: $8 per person for a Sacramento River Cats hat; $15 per person for a meal voucher that covers hot dogs, chips, and select drinks (alcohol not included)
Meet in the lobby at 6:00pm to carpool to the ballpark and cheer on the Sacramento River Cats as they take on Las Vegas. It’s a fun, laid-back way to connect outside the conference canopy.

Thursday, June 25, 2026

6:30 pm Branching Out: Sacramento Dine-Arounds

Keep the conversation growing as you branch out for another evening of small-group dining. With select restaurants hosted by our Communities of Practice, it’s a relaxed way to strengthen roots and expand your network.

6:30 pm Beyond the Branches: An Evening at the Crocker Art Museum

Cost: $10+tax per person
Branch out for a cultural evening at the Crocker Art Museum, one of the longest-operating art museums in the West and a vibrant center for art and ideas. Explore exhibitions that highlight creativity, heritage, and activism, including:
    •    Rebels with La Causa: Royal Chicano Air Force Art and Activism, 1970–1990
    •    Pueblo Pottery: Native American Pottery and Sculpture
Followed by a later Dine-Around, this is a thoughtful way to experience Sacramento while continuing the conversations that started earlier in the week.

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