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Welcome to the GCIA
The Global Culinary Innovators Association is an organization of multi-unit menu developers coming together to form a network that educates and elevates all aspects of the restaurant business and experience.
Recent Event:
A Recap of 2024 GCIA Events

The Global Culinary Innovators Association had a great 2024 with our 10th Anniversary Culinary Combine in Santa Fe, NM, and a Culinary Connection in Vancouver!

Upcoming Event:
11th Annual GCIA Culinary Combine New Orleans, LA; October 12 – 15, 2025
October 12 @ 2:30 pm – October 15 @ 7:30 am The 11th Annual GCIA Culinary Combine will take place New Orleans, Louisiana. This event is where the nation’s leading new menu developers gather to learn about future trends while networking with each other and the leading product development manufacturers for high-volume foodservice operators. GCIA members …

Upcoming Event:
Annual ICCA and GCIA Networking Reception in Chicago; May 17, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
May 17 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm The Annual ICCA-GCIA Networking Reception this year will be held at the Ritz Carlton Chicago during the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. We are looking forward to being with everyone at the largest gathering each year for our members and sponsors. This will be our 10th year …