SAVE THE DATES: GCCA EVENTS IN 2026

JOIN US FOR EXCEPTIONAL COLD CHAIN EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD

GCCA, GCCF, and CEBA 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, 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.

  • March 2026 | GCCA European Conference and Expo | Dusseldorf, Germany
  • Dates TBA| Brazil Cold Chain Congress | Brazil
  • Dates TBA | GCCA Africa Conference | South Africa
  • Dates TBA | GCCA Latin America Congress | Location TBA
  • 28-30 September 2026 | GCCA Convention | Scottsdale, AZ USA
  • 9-11 November 2026 | CEBA Conference & Expo | Austin, Texas 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.

  • 2026 Dates and Locations Coming Soon!

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.

  • 7-10 February 2026 | US Cold Chain Institute East | Atlanta, Georgia
  • 1-4 March 2026 | US Cold Chain Institute West | Tempe, Arizona
  • Dates TBA | Cold Chain Institute Latin America | Location TBA
  • Dates TBA | Cold Chain Institute Brazil | Brazil
  • Dates TBA | Cold Chain Institute Europe | Location TBA

 

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.

  • 2026 Dates and Locations Coming Soon!