GCCA Cold Chain Connection Latin America – México City

GCCA Cold Chain Connection Latin America – México City

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
3:00 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.	Welcome Remarks
3:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.	Roundtable Discussions
4:10 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Lecture
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	GCCF Cold Chain Institute Graduation Ceremony
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Closing Cocktail Reception

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

Program Details

Roundtable Discussion

A signature component of the Cold Chain Connection, the Roundtable Discussion is where the conversation comes alive. These fast-paced, interactive roundtable talks cover a vast range of relevant and necessary topics, allowing you to crowdsource solutions, share best practices, and find immediate answers to your most specific operational questions.

1. Challenges in the transportation and distribution of perishable foods.
2. Cold storage infrastructure versus demand: key challenges for growth.
3. Challenges in international trade.
4. Adoption of AI in logistics and supply chain management.
5. Transition to sustainability and green energy solutions.
6. Last-mile distribution, direct-to-consumer models, and the adaptation of temperature-controlled logistics.
7. Digitalization and improvements in customs controls, border crossing efficiency, and trade facilitation.
8. Food safety regulations: necessary advancements or changes to enable more efficient cold chain operations.
9. Food waste reduction: how companies are benefiting from partnerships with food banks.
10. Capital improvements and prioritizing investments that deliver the greatest return on investment (ROI).

Program Details

Shifting Consumer Demand in Mexico: Challenges and Opportunities for the Cold Chain

 

Speaker

Eduardo Ragasol, Managing Director, NielsenIQ México

Mexico’s refrigerated and frozen food market continues to evolve, driven by changing consumer preferences, new purchasing behaviors, and the transformation of retail and distribution channels. This session will explore the key trends shaping demand for perishable products and examine the opportunities and challenges these changes create for the cold chain industry. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current market dynamics and the factors expected to influence growth in the years ahead.

Registration Fees

Registration Type	Rate USD$
Warehouse & Transportation, Member	Complimentary
Warehouse & Transportation Non-Member	Complimentary
Industry Solutions Provider, Member	$50.00
Industry Solutions Provider, Non-Sponsor	$100.00

Venue

IMPORTANT: Your hotel room is not included in the registration fee. You must make your hotel arrangements separately.

Hotel Marriott Mexico City Reforma

Av. Paseo de la Reforma 276

Col. Juárez, C.P. 06600

Ciudad de México, México

A promotional rate of $189 USD per night is available for attendees of Cold Chain Connection México City. Please book your stay before 8 July to take advantage of the discounted rate.

 

Sponsor Cold Chain Connection México City

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.
• 2 complimentary event registrations.

Opportunity	Rate USD$
Cold Chain Connection Sponsor (Non-exclusive)	$3,150

Sponsorship is available to GCCA Members.

Interested in sponsoring or joining? Contact Ana Regina García.

 

Can’t make it to México City? Explore our full GCCA Events Calendar to find an event near you. 

GCCA Event Registration, Cancellation, and Code of Conduct Policies

By submission of your conference registration, you (Registrant) and/or the persons you are registering acknowledge acceptance of the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Code of Conduct and Event Policies.