Event
GCCA Midwestern Cold Chain Connection – Kansas City
Event Overview
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
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.
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