2025 GCCA Brazilian Cold Chain Congress
Program
The Future of Cold Chain Logistics: A Vision for the Next 10 Years
Wednesday, 11 June
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Registration & Welcome Coffee
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Opening General Session
Insights on the Future of the Cold Chain in Latin America
Sara Goodman-Stickler, CEO, Global Cold Chain Alliance
2:30 PM – 3:10 PM | Tax Updates: Impacts on the Cold Chain
Discussion on Tax Reform and Payroll Tax Relief
Paulo Reales, Partner, Advocacia Reales, and Sterling Corp
Rafael Jabur, Partner, Advocacia Reales, and Sterling Corp
3:40 PM – 4:30 PM | Updates from the Regulatory Forum
Regulatory Advances, Avian Influenza Implications, and the Effects on the Cold Chain
Carlos Franco, GCCA Brasil Government Affairs Consultant
Vivianne Moreira Leite, Council, CAP Logística
Simone Rodrigues, Quality Manager, Emergent Cold
Marcia Braga, SES Supervisor, Superfrio Armazéns Gerais
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Cold Chain Café – Thematic Roundtable Discussions
The Cold Chain Café is a roundtable discussion where attendees will engage in valuable dialogue with their peers. Attendees will participate in up to three 20-minute discussions on a variety of topics.
How Does this Work?
Each participant will receive a list of 10 different discussion topics. Each topic will correspond to a numbered table in the room.
Participants join the table/topic of their choice and spend the 20 minutes learning with their peers. The goal of the conversation is to share tools, ideas, and have a stimulating conversation.
Why Are We Doing This?
The Cold Chain Café allows attendees to share and discuss topics relevant to them. Everyone is sure to learn something new and continue the discussion throughout the conference.
Who Facilitates the Discussions?
The facilitator will be a member of your peer group. As the moderator of the panel, they will keep the conversation flowing.
They will initiate the conversation, guide and encourage, but won't talk the whole time, as this is not a presentation.
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Cold Chain Café Summary & Future Reflections
Presentation of Insights and Key Takeaways
Thursday, 12 June
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration & Welcome Coffee
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | The Role of Suppliers in the New Era of Cold Chain Logistics
Discussion with Key Suppliers about their Innovations
Mayekawa
ThermoKing
Wagner Group
Plotter Racks
Boltrics
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Zero Waste: The New Frontier of Efficient Logistics
How Logistics Can Lead in Reducing Food Waste
Rosana Blasio, Executive Director, Blasio Consulting
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | High-Performance Infrastructure & Construction
New Protocols and Trends for Resilient and Sustainable Logistics Projects
Carlos Suffert, Managing Director, SPM Engenharia
Wagner Gasparetto, President, LPE Engenharia
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Artificial Intelligence in Retail & Other Emerging Trends
How AI and Other Innovations are Redefining Distribution Channels and Consumer Experiences
Marcelo Antoniazzi, CEO, Gouvêa Consulting
Cristina Souza, CEO, Gouvêa Food Service
2:00 PM – 2:40 PM | Investments & Consolidation in the Latin American Market
Consolidation Trends and their Impact on Competitiveness
Francisco Moura, CEO, Icestar
Rafael Rocha, SVP Commercial, Emergent Cold LatAm
2:40 PM – 3:30 PM | Smart Partnerships: How Major Clients View Cold Chain Management
Panel Discussion
Moderator
Luciane Rebelo, Key Account Manager, Emergent Cold
Panelists
Regimara Leite, Logistics Manager, Bem Brasil
Leandro Pinho, Logistics Director, Tirol
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Export vs. Domestic Distribution: Paths, Risks & Opportunities
Industry Leaders Discuss Strategies to Expand Market Presence and Drive Growth
Adriano Rocha, Superintendent, ARFRIO
Fabio Fonseca, President, Friozem
José Humberto Côrtez, Director, Brasfrigo
Rodrigo Casado, CEO, Movecta
5:00 PM – 5:20 PM | Global Cold Chain Foundation & Engagement
Overview of the Global Cold Chain Foundation’s Work and How Members can get Involved
Adam Thocher, SVP, Global Programs & Insights and Executive Director, Global Cold Chain Foundation
5:20 PM – 6:30 PM | Closing Cocktail Reception
Networking and Celebration to Conclude the Event
