Event
GCCA Cold Chain Connection Europe – Gdansk
Event Overview
GCCA Cold Chain Connection Europe – Gdansk
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 European temperature-controlled supply chain sector in the coming years. Here is a preview of what you can expect:
18 November
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 11:30 - 14:30 | Europe Council Meeting Invitation Only |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee |
| 15:00 - 16:30 | Industry & Market Insights |
| 16:30 - 16:45 | Refreshment Break |
| 16:45 - 18:00 | Cold Chain Café Roundtable Discussions |
| 18:00 - 19:00 | Networking Reception |
19 November
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:30 - 12:30 | Facility Visit |
Explore European logistics and transport agribusiness company, Citronex, followed by a tour of the impressive Baltic Hub terminal at the Port of Gdansk – showcasing greenhouse horticulture, innovation and scale with unique operations and technology. €79 registration fee. Space is limited to attend. Please add this to your cart during checkout.
Schedule subject to change. This event is open to GCCA Members, and non-members.
Programme Details
Industry & Market Insights
Gain valuable insights into Poland’s growing market, explore the trends transforming the regional logistics sector and discover why accelerating innovation is vital to its future.
Ports as the Foundation of Resilience & Economic Growth
Sandra Baniak-Stachowiak, Senior Fellow at the Center for Eastern Studies
Alan Aleksandrowicz, VP & CFO, Port of Gdansk
Understand the changing dynamics of North Sea and Baltic ports, from market shares and trade flows to the key trends reshaping their competitive landscape. Our expert will uncover emerging opportunities and highlight the growing strategic importance of these vital gateways to regional and global trade.
Spotlighting the Port of Gdansk’s remarkable transformation, this session will demonstrate how major infrastructure investments and enhanced intermodal connectivity are boosting operational efficiency and driving competitiveness. Through ambitious modernization projects, the Port of Gdansk has emerged as a key hub within the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), while its expanding role in diversifying energy supplies is strengthening Poland’s energy security and regional resilience.
Poland on the Rise: Powering Europe’s Food & Protein Supply Chain
Anna Rokicka, Board Member, Polish Fish Producers Association and Fish Buyer, Lisner
Tomasz Mocarski, Polish Meat Association
Bart Mol, Managing Director, Americold Poland
Industry experts and market leaders will delve into the developments of Poland’s food sector, trade patterns, investments and opportunities driving the country’s continued growth. From its strategic location at the crossroads of European markets to expanding processing, logistics and cold-chain capabilities, discover what is shaping Poland’s evolving role in the European and global food supply chain.
Cold Chain Café
A signature component of the Cold Chain Connection, the Cold Chain Café 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. Topics include:
- Trade, Ports & Global Supply Chains
- Industry Solutions
- Regulations
- Risk Management – claims trends, liability management, and reducing operational risk
- Workforce – labor shortages, workforce development & union relations
Registration Fees
| Registration Type | Rate Euros € |
|---|---|
| Warehouse & Transportation Member | €99 |
| Warehouse & Transportation Non-Member | €129 |
| Industry Solutions Provider, Member | €499 |
| Industry Solutions Provider, Non-Member | €1,049 |
| Facility Visit Optional | €79 |
Cancellation Policy
There is a $75 USD cancellation fee before 4 October 2026. There are no refunds after this date, however, you can make an attendee substitution at no additional charge. Please email the GCCA team for changes to your registration.
Venue
Holiday Inn Gdansk – City Centre
Chmielna 1, 80-750
Gdańsk, Poland
Sponsor Cold Chain Connection Europe – Gdansk
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.
- Increase brand visibility though display banner, print collateral, and promotional giveaways.
- Distinctive ribbons to identify your staff as key event partners.
- 2 complimentary event registrations.
| Opportunity | Rate Euros € |
|---|---|
| Cold Chain Connection Sponsor non-exclusive | €4,500 |
| Leadership Dinner Sponsor Exclusive Add-On | €2,000 |
Sponsorship is available to GCCA Members. Interested in sponsoring or joining? Contact Julie Hanson.
Can’t make it to Gdansk? 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.
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