GCCA Cold Chain Connection – Lima

Latin America Cold Chain Connection: Lima

The Cold Chain Connection is a regional event designed to bring together professionals working in the temperature-controlled sector – warehouse, logistics, transportation, food, supply chain, and design/build industries to network, build relationships, and address industry and business issues in an engaging and informal setting. These events are open to both members and non-members.

What to Expect

This year’s program is designed to give you the knowledge and connections you need to thrive in the Latin American temperature-controlled supply chain sector in the coming years. Here is a preview of what you can expect:

Time	Session
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Welcome Coffee
9:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.	Opening Remarks & GCCA Insights
9:40 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.	Market Outlook & Opportunities for the Cold Chain
10:20 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Designing the Future of the Cold Chain: Best Construction Practices Under International Standards
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Coffee Break
11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.	From Origin to Destination: Traceability, Safety, & Trust in the Food Chain
12:10 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Networking Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Invisible Efficiency: Operational Optimization in Refrigerated & Frozen Food Centers
2:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.	Reducing Food Waste: The Strategic Rold of Food Banks & the Cold Chain
2:50 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Sustainability in the Cold Chain: Energy Efficiency, Natural Refrigerants, & Competitiveness
3:30 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.	Panel Discussion One Chain, Multiple Actors: Building the Future of the Cold Chain
4:25 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.	Closing Remarks
4:40 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Networking Reception

Schedule subject to change. This event is open to GCCA Members, and non-members.

Program Details

Market Outlook and Opportunities for the Cold Chain

Gain valuable insights into the economic, trade, and consumer trends shaping demand for cold chain services across South America. This session will explore emerging growth opportunities, key market drivers, and the factors expected to influence the competitiveness and future development of the temperature-controlled supply chain.

Designing The Future of the Cold Chain: Best Construction Practices Under International Standards 

As demand for temperature-controlled storage continues to grow, facility design and construction play a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency, food safety, and long-term sustainability. This session will explore the best international practices, emerging technologies, and key considerations for developing cold storage infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of the industry.

From Origin to Destination: Traceability, Safety, And Trust in the Food Chain

Maintaining food safety and product integrity requires visibility and control at every stage of the supply chain. This session will explore the role of traceability, regulatory compliance, and best practices in strengthening food safety, building consumer confidence, and ensuring the safe movement of perishable products from origin to final destination.

Invisible Efficiency: Operational Optimization in Refrigerated and Frozen Food Centers

Details Coming Soon 

Reducing Food Waste: The Strategic Role of Food Banks and the Cold Chain

Collaboration across the cold chain plays a critical role in reducing food loss and improving food access. Through real-world case studies, this session will highlight successful partnerships between logistics providers and food banks, demonstrating how coordinated efforts can recover surplus food, strengthen communities, and create positive social and environmental impact.

Sustainability in the Cold Chain: Energy Efficiency, Natural Refrigerants & Competitiveness

Details Coming Soon

Panel discussion:  One Chain, Multiple Actors: Building the Future of the Cold Chain

From production and cold storage to transportation, retail, and regulatory oversight, key stakeholders across the cold chain will share their perspectives on the challenges, opportunities, and collaborative strategies needed to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of perishable foods. This discussion will focus on strengthening the supply chain through integration, innovation, and greater collaboration between the public and private sectors.

Registration Fees

Registration Type	Rate USD$
Warehouse & Transportation, Member	$90
Warehouse & Transportation Non-Member	$120
Industry Solutions Provider, Member	$175

Venue

Details Coming Soon

Sponsor Cold Chain Connection LatAm – Lima

Position your brand at the forefront of the cold chain industry. This event gathers influential professionals working in the temperature-controlled sector – warehouse, logistics, transportation, food, supply chain, and design/build industries. Benefits of sponsoring include:

• Recognition as a sponsor on event website, and pre-event marketing emails.
• High-impact signage at the event.
• Distinctive ribbons to identify your staff as key event partners.

Sponsorship Level	Opportunity	Rate USD$
Platinum	Networking Lunch + Exhibition Table, 3 Event Registrations	$4,000
	Closing Reception + Exhibition Table, 3 Event Registrations	$4,000
Gold	Welcome Coffee + Exhibition Table, 2 Attendee Registrations	$3,500
	Coffee Break + Exhibition Table, 2 Attendee Registrations	$3,500
Silver	Tabletop in the Exhibition Area, 1 Attendee Registration	$3,150

Sponsorship is available to GCCA Members.

Interested in sponsoring or joining? Contact Ana Regina García.