Forum Topics

Labor

Explore recent and upcoming shifts in federal labor policy and their potential impact on cold chain businesses. This session will examine key developments, regulatory rollbacks, and what to know in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Tax Policy & Budget Developments

Gain insights on recent tax policy discussions, including budget reconciliation measures, and how future tax changes could impact your business.

Transportation

Learn about the latest developments in transportation policy and how they are impacting the cold chain. This session will discuss the latest legislative and regulatory developments and well as emerging legal issues impacting transportation and the cold chain.

Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS)

Hear the latest updates from FSIS, including system modernization efforts, export process enhancements, and other key policy developments impacting exports and imports of meat and poultry.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

This session will focus on EPA’s recently announced regulatory reform efforts, including potential reconsideration of changes made to the Risk Management Program (RMP) during the Biden Administration.

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Understand recent enforcement trends related to the National Emphasis Program for Chemical Facilities and the Warehouse National Emphasis Program and the outlook for regulatory and enforcement policies under the Trump Administration.

Workshops

Traceability Workshop
This interactive workshop will walk participants through FSMA 204 compliance. Attendees will take part in hands-on simulations and exercises designed to demonstrate practical approaches to compliance and cross-sector collaboration.

Cybersecurity Workshop
In this collaborative session, participants will engage directly with experts on today’s most pressing cybersecurity threats. The workshop will explore current risks, share practical strategies for mitigation, and highlight key resources and support systems available to cold chain stakeholders.

GCCA Committees and Special Interest Groups

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Congressional Visits

Congressional visits on Capitol Hill will be scheduled for Wednesday, July 23rd. Please sign up during registration or contact Kerri Marbut at kmarbut@gcca.org for more information.

Date Range
July 21 – 23, 2025

Location
Washington, D.C., United States

Event Type
In person

Event Category
Conference

Region
United States

Sector
Controlled Environment Building, GCCA Transportation, GCCA Warehouse, Global Cold Chain Foundation

Contact

email@gcca.org

Sponsors

Platinum

Gold