GCCA Midwestern Cold Chain Connection – Kansas City

Midwestern Cold Chain Connection: Kansas City

Join us for the GCCA Midwestern Cold Chain Connection this August in Kansas City, 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.

What to Expect

This year’s program is designed to give you the knowledge and connections you need to thrive in the North American temperature-controlled supply chain sector in the coming years. Here is a preview of what you can expect:

August 26	Session
2:30 p.m.	Registration Open
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Cold Chain Café Roundtable Discussions
5:00 – 6:30pm	Reception

August 27	Session
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Networking Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Association Update Sara Stickler, President & CEO, GCCA Join us for an overview of association’s impact on your business, industry trends, advocacy efforts and new resource preview.
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Industry Programming
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Coffee Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Industry Programming

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

Registration Fees

Registration Type	Rate USD$
Warehouse & Transportation, Member	$395
Warehouse & Transportation Non-Member	$695
Industry Solutions Provider, Member	$495
Industry Solutions Provider, Non-Sponsor	$695

Venue

 The Fontaine Hotel

 901 W 48th Pl., Kansas City, MO 64112

We are pleased to offer a discounted room rate of $189 + tax & $15 resort fee.  The booking link will be available soon. The discounted rate is available through Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Hotel cancellation policy states that cancellations received within 72 hours prior to arrival will incur in one night’s room and taxes charge. 

Sponsor Cold Chain Connection Kansas 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)	$5,250

Sponsorship is available to GCCA Members.

Interested in sponsoring or joining? Contact Holly Coughlan.

 

Can’t make it to Kansas 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. 

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.