GCCA Cold Chain Connection – Toronto

Join Us for the Cold Chain Connection Toronto

Join us for the GCCA Canadian Cold Chain Connection this July in Toronto, where professionals from the temperature-controlled warehouse, logistics, transportation, and design/build industries will gather for networking and learning. The event kicks off with facilitated networking round tables and an evening reception, followed by a half-day of educational programming, covering topics like technology & innovation, advocacy, and association updates. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network, learn, and enjoy a truly unique experience. 

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.

Wednesday, 8 July

Time	Session
2:30 p.m.	Registration Open
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Cold Chain Café Roundtable Discussions
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	Reception

Schedule subject to change 

Thursday, 9 July

Time	Session
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Networking Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Association Update
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Regulation & Political Landscape Update
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Coffee Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Industry Programming
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Industry Programming

Schedule subject to change 

 

Registration Fees

Registration Type	Rate CAD
GCCA Warehouse Member	$585
GCCA Associate Member	$685
Non-Member	$985

Venue & Room Reservations

The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

We are pleased to offer a discounted room rate of $339 CAD + tax. Hotel cancellation policy states that cancellations received within 72 hours prior to arrival will incur in one night’s room and taxes charge. The discounted rate is available through Monday, June 15, 2026. Access the room block here.

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 $5,250 USD and is available to GCCA Members.

Interested in sponsoring or joining? Contact Holly Coughlan.

 

Can’t make it to Toronto? 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. 

Unauthorized Housing

Please be vigilant if approached by any company or service that implies or claims to be an official housing provider of Global Cold Chain Foundation’s Cold Chain Institute.

The association does not work with any outside firms and has not authorized anyone to call attendees or exhibitors to assist in booking rooms. We have been made aware of other housing companies or travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you, or your company, to book guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts.

Reservations made through these “pirate” agencies or companies will be at your own risk. The following company is an unauthorized housing provider and has been sent a cease and desist: Event Travel Planners. If you are contacted by one of these “pirate” companies, please notify us immediately by emailing email@gcca.org.