Event Overview

Join Us for the Cold Chain Connection Singapore

The Cold Chain Connection is a regional event designed to bring together professionals working, and supporting 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 program delivers a practical and strategic look at today’s evolving cold chain. Attendees will gain insight into global and APAC market trends, shifting food trade flows, and the challenges impacting temperature-controlled supply chains. Expect a focused mix of market intelligence, policy relevance, and operational solutions to help future-proof the cold chain industry. 

TimeSession
13:30 - 14:00 GCCA Welcome & Global Cold Chain Update
14:00 - 14:45Fireside Chat: Logistics & Technology: - Future-Proofing the Supply Chain
14:45 - 15:00 Tea & Coffee Break
15:00 - 15:30 Cold Chain Outlook: Southeast Asian Cold Storage Market Update
15:30 - 15:45Update in Cold Chain Technologies
15:45 - 16:30 Cold Chain Roundtable Peer-to-Peer Discussions
16:30 - 17:30 Networking Reception

Schedule subject to change

Program Details

Fireside Chat: Logistics & Technology: Future-Proofing the Supply Chain 

Marc Dragon, Managing Director, ReefKNoT

Jan Cornell van Ekris, Co-Owner & Commercial Director, Boltrics

As supply chains face ongoing disruption from global events, this session explores what a resilient supply chain will look like by 2030 and how organizations can get there. Industry leaders will discuss how to prioritize technology investments, the shift toward scalable SaaS solutions, and whether increased competition in areas like visibility is driving innovation or fragmentation. The conversation will also examine where AI is delivering real value, the challenges of data integration, and how companies can navigate digital transformation while meeting rising customer expectations.  

 

Cold Chain Outlook: Southeast Asian Cold Storage Market Update

Elizabeth Low, Director of Industrial Research, JLL

This session will provide an update on the Southeast Asian cold storage market, highlighting key trends, demand drivers, and emerging opportunities shaping the region’s temperature-controlled logistics landscape.

 

Cold Chain Roundtable Peer-to-Peer Discussions

A signature component of the GCCA Cold Chain Connection program, based on the World Café model, this is where the conversation comes alive. These interactive roundtable discussions revisit topics from the day’s presentations while also covering a wide range of relevant and important topics for the region. Participants can crowdsource solutions, share best practices, and find immediate answers to their most specific operational questions.

 

Updates in Cold Chain Technologies

Jan Cornell van Ekris, Co-Owner & Commercial Director, Boltrics

Michael Czoske, Senior Sales Development Manager Asia-pacific, Wagner Group

Future-proofing your business isn’t optional — it’s vital. In this “quick hits” session, solutions providers will share insights around the following:  

  • Managing operations using cutting-edge Warehouse Management Systems and safeguarding facilities from cyber threats in today’s digital cold chain.  
  • Fire protection update focused on protecting high-value cold storage assets through low-oxygen fire prevention, early smoke detection, and clean, residue-free suppression. 

Who Attends

Designed for operators, public, private, and investors alike, the program highlights where infrastructure, regulation, and capital can best support resilient, efficient food systems. You’ll explore ways to reduce food loss and improve efficiency, along with the latest cold chain technologies, from modern warehouse management systems and cybersecurity to advanced fire protection for high-value facilities. 

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

Registration Fees

Registration TypeRate USD
GCCA Warehouse/Transportation MemberComplimentary
GCCA Associate Member Complimentary
Non-Member Industry Solutions ProviderComplimentary
Non-MemberComplimentary

Venue

WeWork, Rooms 2F&2G

21 Collyer Quay

Singapore, 049320

Sponsor Cold Chain Connection 

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.

Sponsorship is $4,500 USD and is available to GCCA Members.

Interested in sponsoring or joining? Contact Holly Coughlan.

 

Can’t make it to Singapore? 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.

Sponsors

Date Range

May 21

Event Type

In Person

Region

Asia-Pacific, Australia

Sector

GCCA Transportation, GCCA Warehouse, Global Cold Chain Foundation

Contact

James Rogers

jrogers@gcca.org