ECA 2027 MarketPlace Agenda
April 5 – 7, 2027
Know Before You Go!
Rest up, because you are about to experience 2-days of intense delivery industry networking, with one-on-one interviews between Shippers, Carriers, and Vendors! The MarketPlace is about finding solutions to your specific needs under one roof and all in 48 Hours!
Whether you are a Shipper, Carrier, or Vendor, the ECA MarketPlace can help you improve your business, increase sales and add savings to your bottom line. Here are some best practices:
- Perfect your elevator pitch
- Pack extra business cards
- Bring comfortable shoes
- Bring some cash to partake in the Carrie Ehler 50/50 raffle and Carrieokie
- Make sure you have the app downloaded before the show
Start preparing now to get ready for business at the ECA MarketPlace 2027!
, MarketPlace Agenda – Day
Results
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 am – 03:00 pm | Golf Tournament: Benefiting the Carrie Ehlers Scholarship Fund | Shingle Creek Golf Course | |
| 10:00 am – 06:00 pm | Registration Desk Open | Sebastian Registration | |
| 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm | Vendor Exhibit Booth Set-Up | Sebastian J/K | |
| 03:00 pm – 03:30 pm | Vendor Welcome | Sebastian J/K | |
| 03:30 pm – 04:30 pm | New Member Reception | Sebastian I2 | |
| 04:45 pm – 06:00 pm | Women’s Networking Event | Sebastian I3 | |
| 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm | Opening Night Event | Gatlin Terrace |  |
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
Results
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 am – 05:00 pm | Registration Open | Sebastian Registration | |
| 07:00 am – 08:00 am | Breakfast | Sebastian L |  |
| 08:00 am – 09:00 am | Annual Business Meeting | Sebastian L | |
| 08:30 am – 05:00 pm | Shipper Hospitality suite | Sebastian I4 |  |
| 09:00 am – 10:30 am | Shipper/Carrier Interviews-Vendor/Carrier Interviews-Carrier/Carrier Interviews | Sebastian J/K | |
| 10:30 am – 11:00 am | Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall | Sebastian J/K | |
| 10:30 am – 11:30 am | Headshot Booth Open | ||
| 11:01 am – 12:31 pm | Shipper/Carrier Interviews – Vendor/Carrier Interviews- Carrier/Carrier Interviews | Sebastian J/K | |
| 12:31 pm – 01:30 pm | Lunch | Sebastian L | |
| 01:30 pm – 03:00 pm | Shipper/Carrier Interviews – Vendor/Carrier Interviews- Carrier/Carrier Interviews | Sebastian J/K | |
| 03:00 pm – 03:30 pm | Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall | Sebastian J/K | |
| 03:00 pm – 04:00 pm | Headshot Booth Open | ||
| 03:30 pm – 05:00 pm | Shipper/Carrier Interviews – Vendor/Carrier Interviews- Carrier/Carrier Interviews | Sebastian J/K | |
| 05:00 pm – 06:00 pm | Trivia Hour | Gatlin Terrace | |
| 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm | Evening Networking event | Gatlin Terrace |  |
| 08:00 pm – 09:00 pm | “Carrieoke” | Gatlin Terrace |  |
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
Results
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 am – 08:30 am | Breakfast | Sebastian L | |
| 08:00 am – 03:00 pm | Registration Open | Sebastian Registration | |
| 08:30 am – 10:00 am | Shipper/Carrier Interviews – Vendor/Carrier Interviews- Carrier/Carrier Interviews | Sebastian J/K | |
| 08:30 am – 03:30 pm | Shipper Hospitality suite | Sebastian I4 | |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall | Sebastian J/K | |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Headshot Booth Open | ||
| 10:31 am – 12:00 pm | Shipper/Carrier Interviews – Vendor/Carrier Interviews- Carrier/Carrier Interviews | Sebastian J/K | |
| 12:00 pm – 01:00 pm | Lunch – Raffles and Prize Giveaways | Sebastian L | |
| 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm | Shipper/Carrier Interviews – Vendor/Carrier Interviews- Carrier/Carrier Interviews | Sebastian J/K | |
| 02:30 pm – 03:00 pm | Vendor Debriefing | Sebastian L | |
| 03:00 pm – 05:00 pm | Vendor Breakdown | Sebastian J/K | |
| 03:30 pm – 04:30 pm | Shipper Debriefing | Sebastian L |  |
| 04:45 pm – 05:45 pm | ECA Board of Directors Meeting | ||
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
Arrive Sunday, April 4th
For the best MarketPlace experience, if you plan to play golf, we recommend arriving Sunday evening, April 4th or early Monday, the 5th if you are not participating in golf to ensure check-in is seamless and you catch all the evening fun that is planned Monday the 5th.
Departing Thursday, April 8th
For the best overall experience and to maximize your networking we recommend leaving the morning of Thursday, the 30th. If timing is an issue and you plan to leave Wednesday, the 7th, we recommend booking a flight 5pm or later.
Note: Vendors are to NOT breakdown until 3:30pm or will be subject to a fee. (See terms at registration)
2024 ECA MarketPlace Agenda Sponsor
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