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JOIN US FOR EXCEPTIONAL COLD CHAIN EVENTS IN 2025

GCCA, GCCF, and CEBA host quality programs across the globe. Our events 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 this year's Convention, Regional Conferences, Cold Chain Connections, Cold Chain Institute, Policy Forums, and more! 

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

CONFERENCES

GCCA's outstanding conferences, congresses and conventions are not to be missed. Taking place in 6 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.

  • 26-28 March 2025 | GCCA European Conference and Expo | Copenhagen, Denmark
  • 11-12 June 2025 | Brazil Cold Chain Congress | Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • 19-21 August 2025 | GCCA Africa Conference | South Africa
  • 27-28 August 2025 | GCCA Latin America Conference | Santiago, Chile
  • 15 - 17 September 2025 | GCCA Convention | San Antonio, Texas USA
  • 3 - 5 November 2025 | CEBA Conference & Expo | Las Vegas, Nevada USA

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 GCCA, GCCF and CEBA, 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.

  • 5 February 2025 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
  • 9-10 April 2025 | Atlanta, Georgia USA
  • 29-30 April 2025 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
  • 16 July 2025 | Mexico City, Mexico (Reception Only)
  • 15-16 July 2025 | Toronto, Canada
  • 6-7 August 2025 | St. Louis, Missouri USA
  • 4 September 2025 | Rotterdam, The Netherlands (Reception Only)
  • October 2025 | Curitiba, Brazil
  • 6 October 2025 | Cologne, Germany
  • 16 October 2025 | Singapore
  • 29 October 2025 | Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • 13-14 November 2025 | Paris, France

COLD CHAIN INSTITUTES

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. GCCF celebrates the Institute's 60th Anniversary in 2025.

  • 2-4 February 2025 | US Cold Chain Institute East | Atlanta, Georgia
  • 24-26 February 2025 | US Cold Chain Institute West | Tempe, Arizona
  • 27-29 May 2025 | Cold Chain Institute Australia | Melbourne, Australia
  • 14-16 July 2025 | Cold Chain Institute Latin America | Mexico City, Mexico
  • 19-21 August 2025 | Cold Chain Institute Brazil | Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • 2-4 September 2025 | Cold Chain Institute Europe | Rotterdam, The Netherlands

 

POLICY FORUMS

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

  • 2 April 2025 | Brazil Regulatory Forum | Brasilia, Brazil
  • June 2025 | Policy Forum Europe | Brussels, Belgium
  • 21-23 July 2025 | Cold Chain Policy Forum U.S. | Washington, D.C.