SAVE THE DATES: GCCA EVENTS IN 2026

 JOIN US FOR EXCEPTIONAL COLD CHAIN EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD

GCCA and GCCF host quality events and programs across the globe. The opportunities range from major industry conferences and conventions, where the leaders of our global industry network and share insights, to smaller regional gatherings, study visits, and online learning experiences.  Mark your calendars for next year's Convention, Regional Conferences & Congresses, Cold Chain Connections, Cold Chain Institute, Policy and Advocacy events, and more!

Want to learn more about GCCA events, sponsorship, and collaboration opportunities? Email the GCCA team at info@gcca.org.

 

CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES & CONGRESSES

GCCA's outstanding conferences, congresses and conventions are not to be missed. Taking place in locations across the globe, program attendees learn from cold chain experts on market trends, industry challenges, business solutions, and technological innovations. Participants also receive exclusive networking opportunities to connect with professionals from across the region and around the world.

COLD CHAIN CONNECTIONS


GCCA Cold Chain Connections provide a space for regional leaders to join together with both local professionals and visitors from around the world. An informal opportunity to get to know or stay in touch with the work of the Alliance, Connection agendas feature industry leaders on a range of topics.  These events often occur in parallel with other industry events, and may be accompanied by facility visits, study tours, and other activities.

  • 10 March 2026 | Cold Chain Connection Medellín | Medellín, Colombia
  • May 2026 | Cold Chain Connection Singapore | Singapore
  • 8-9 July 2026 | Cold Chain Connection Toronto | Toronto, Canada
  • 22 July 2026 | Cold Chain Connection Mexico City | Mexico City, Mexico
  • 9 September 2026 | Cold Chain Connection Rotterdam | Rotterdam, Netherlands
  • 14-16 October | Cold Chain Connection Northeast | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
  • 27-28 October 2026 | Cold Chain Connection Lima | Lima, Peru
  • Q3/Q4 | Cold Chain Connection Midwest | Kansas City, Missouri, US

COLD CHAIN INSTITUTES & TRAININGS

Powered by the Global Cold Chain Foundation, the Cold Chain Institute is a unique learning and event experience. Taught as a three-year program, professionals working in operational and support roles across the cold chain come together to learn the core skills required to develop their personal career path - whether they grow as a cold chain professional or transform their skills into executive roles.

 

POLICY & ADVOCACY EVENTS

GCCA Policy events allow cold chain professionals to take "deep dives" into decision making in strategic regulatory markets in different parts of the world.  Policy events provide participants opportunities to discuss the trends shaping the global cold chain, and to have direct and substantial impacts as advocates for our industry.

Additional Policy and Advocacy events will be taking place in the US, Canada, Europe and other regions in 2026. To ensure these events address key policy and advocacy needs, they will be organized on an as-needed basis. To express interest, please contact Kerri Marbut at kmarbut@gcca.org.

  • April 2026 | Brazil Regulatory Forum | Brasilia, Brazil