PROGRAMME

The 2023 GCCA African Cold Chain Conference will address topical issues that are so dear to third-party temperature-controlled logistics, highlight current trends and outlook for the future. Leading industry and business experts will share their knowledge and thoughts, ideas, and solutions on the theme.

Wednesday, 2 August 2023

The Westin Hotel, Convention Square, Lower Long St, Cape Town, 8000

Council & Committee Meetings

GCCA Africa Food Safety & Compliance Committee Meeting
GCCA African Advisory Council Meeting
GCCA Africa Risk Management Committee Meeting

Cold Chain Dinner

Hotel Sky, 27th Floor, 9 Lower Long Street, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8000
18h00 – 21h00
Dinner
Delegates will meet at 17h45 at the Westin Hotel Lobby to walk across the street to Hotel Sky.

Hotel Sky offers unsurpassed panoramic views across the City Bowl to Table Mountain, out over the Waterfront and Table Bay, and most notably, from the luxurious 27th floor of the hotel. Be sure to join your cold chain colleagues for a great evening before the following days’ conference activities.

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Thursday, 3 August 2023

08h00 - 09h00 Registration & Light Breakfast in Expo

09h00 – 10h45 Opening General Session

  • African Cold Storage Insights & GCCA Africa Strategic Priorities
  • International Cold Chain Challenges & Trends
  • Panel Discussion: Cold Chain Development in Africa
  • Unpacking the Africa Continental Free Trade Area
  • Case Study: The Effectiveness of Solar at Refrigerated Warehouses

10h45 – 11h15 Coffee/Tea Break in the Expo

11h15 – 13h00 General Session

  • Consumer Market Trends South Africa: Frozen Food
  • Case study on Cold Store Automation in a 3rd world country
  • Modernization and Technology Considerations            
  • Cyber Security

13h00 – 14h00 Lunch in the Expo

14h00 – 15h30 General Session

  • Panel Discussion: Creating a Food Safety Culture
  • Warehouse Management Systems
  • Africa Future Leader Award Finals

15h30 – 16h00  Coffee/Tea Break in the Expo

16h00 – 17h00 General Session

  • Panel Discussion: Reducing Water & Energy Consumption
  • Closing and announcing the Africa Future Leader Award Recipient

17h00 – 19h00 Cold Chain Closing Reception

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GCCA Future Leader Award Africa

This award is organized by the Global Cold Chain Alliance and its Core Sector, GCCA Warehouse. The Africa Future Leader Award recognizes outstanding young professionals in the African cold storage industry who show potential for future career advancement but have not yet risen to top-level leadership positions within their country.

Friday, 4 August 2023

Bellville Golf Club, Jip De Jager Dr, Welgemoed, Cape Town, 7538

Make sure that your company is represented on the Golf Course and joining industry leaders & peers for a round of Golf and lunch at the Bellville Golf Club on Friday morning.

Golf carts, welcome gifts, breakfast, drinks, and lunch are included.

Who will take the African Cold Chain Cup 2023?

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Date Range
2-4 August 2023

0900 - 1900 SAST

Location

The Westin Hotel, Convention Square, Lower Long St, Cape Town, 8000

Event Type
In-Person

Event Category
Conference

Region
Africa

Sector
All

Sponsors

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