2026 GCCA Brazil Cold Chain Congress
Schedule
Schedule subject to change
27 May
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| 13:00 – 14:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee | ||
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Opening General Session: The State of the Cold Chain Industry In Brazil Industry leaders share perspectives on the current landscape of the Brazilian cold chain sector, including infrastructure, investment, and market developments. |
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| 15:00 – 16:00 | Educational Session: Cold Storage Operations & Efficiency Operational strategies to improve productivity, optimize costs, and increase efficiency in temperature-controlled facilities. Regulatory Landscape & Compliance Updates Key regulatory developments impacting cold chain operations and how companies can prepare for upcoming changes. |
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| 16:00 – 16:30 | Coffee Break & Exhibition |
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| 16:30 – 18:00 | Cold Chain Café Interactive roundtable discussions designed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among industry professionals. Participants will explore operational challenges, innovation opportunities, and emerging trends in cold chain logistics. |
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28 May
| Time | Session | ||
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| 08:00 – 17:00 | Registration & Exhibition Open | ||
| 08:00 – 09:00 | General Session Cold Chain Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities for 2026 Industry experts discuss market trends, infrastructure demands, supply chain resilience, and opportunities shaping the future of the cold chain. |
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| 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break & Exhibition |
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| 11:00 – 12:00 | Educational Session: Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Strategies to improve sustainability and reduce energy consumption across cold storage operations. Technology, Automation & Digitalization How automation, digital systems, and emerging technologies are transforming cold chain management. |
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12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch & Exhibition | ||
| 14:30 – 15:15 | Concurrent Sessions Temperature-Controlled Logistics: Best practices and operational strategies for refrigerated transport and distribution. Risk Management & Food Safety: Managing operational risks while ensuring product integrity and regulatory compliance. |
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| 15:15 – 15:45 | Coffee Break & Exhibition | ||
| 15:45 – 16:45 | Industry Panel: Integration, Innovation & the Future of Cold Chain Infrastructure | ||
| 16:45 – 17:45 | Closing Networking Happy Hour |
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