2027 Cold Chain Institute East
Schedule at a Glance
A sample schedule from 2026 is outlined below.
Schedule subject to change.
Saturday
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 8:30 p.m. | Cold Chain Institute Trivia Night |
Sunday
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Opening General Session |
| 10:40 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. | Homeroom |
| 11:20 a.m. | Classes |
| 12:20 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:20 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. | Classes |
| 5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. | Homeroom |
| 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | Institute Welcome Reception |
Monday
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Classes |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Classes |
| 3:40 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. | Homeroom |
| 4:20 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | General Session |
Tuesday
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. | Classes |
| 11:50 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Classes |
| 3:40 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Homeroom |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Graduation Ceremony and Reception |
Wednesday
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. | Adjourn |
Attendance Policy
Students are required to attend all of their assigned classes at the Cold Chain Institute. We will be tracking your attendance by your electronic evaluations. Please submit your evaluations at the end of each class. Students must not exceed more than three absences during their three-year program. Students who exceed three absences, will not graduate from the Cold Chain Institute.
Please note, specific homeroom schedules will be given onsite.
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Who You’ll Reach
Attendees represent the operational core of temperature-controlled logistics, including emerging leaders, operations managers, and supply chain professionals dedicated to advancing their careers. If your products or services support the safety, quality, and efficiency of temperature-sensitive goods, this is your target audience.