Event Overview

GCCA Cold Chain Connection Europe – Gdansk

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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

TimeSession
11:30 - 14:30 Europe Council Meeting
Invitation Only
14:30 - 15:00 Registration & Welcome Coffee
15:00 - 16:30Market Insights & Cold Chain Trends
16:30 - 16:45Refreshment Break
16:45 - 18:00 Cold Chain Café
Roundtable Discussions
18:00 - 19:00 Networking Reception

19 November 

TimeSession
8:30 - 12:30 Facility Visit

Explore logistics sites and food companies showcasing 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.

Program Details

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 may include:

  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).

Registration Fees

Registration TypeRate Euros €
Warehouse & Transportation Member €99
Warehouse & Transportation Non-Member€129
Industry Solutions Provider, Member€499
Industry Solutions Provider, Non-Member€1,049

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

Details Coming Soon

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.
OpportunityRate Euros €
Cold Chain Connection Sponsor
non-exclusive
€5,250

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. 

Sponsors

Date Range

November 18 - November 19, 2026

Event Type

In Person

Region

Europe

Sector

GCCA Transportation, GCCA Warehouse, Global Cold Chain Foundation

If you are registering for a GCCA event on behalf of another person, please use their username and password to log in.

Contact

Julie Hanson

jhanson@gcca.org