Early-Rate Registration Opens for Cold Chain’s Flagship Industry Event of 2027

2027 GCCA Convention

ARLINGTON, VA (November 9, 2026) – The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has opened 2027 registration for temperature-controlled logistics’ flagship annual industry event, GCCA Convention. 

The event will gather cold chain leaders and senior teams from May 17 – 19, 2027 in Miami, Florida, for a world-class agenda addressing the most critical challenges and opportunities in cold chain. 

The 2027 GCCA Convention will feature keynotes from world-renowned speakers; deep dives and tactical focus sessions on the industry’s priority issues; interactive roundtables for knowledge share and new thinking; a state-of-the-art innovation showcase; and a range of networking and social opportunities for teams and individuals.

Find out more and take advantage of early-rate registration (available now through December 31, 2026).

Keynote speakers at the 2027 GCCA Convention will include: 

• Susan Schwab, U.S. Trade Representative 2006 – 2009, member of President George W. Bush’s cabinet who served as the President’s principal trade strategist, negotiator, and spokesperson on trade issues. Schwab will share unmissable insights into the current international trade landscape and impacts on doing business internationally. 

• Dr. Marci Rossel, expert economic forecaster, former CNBC Chief Economist and co-host of Squawk Box. Rossel will analyze the global economic outlook, discussing implications of the ‘wait and see’ mentality and opportunities for growth. 

• Dan Chuparkoff, AI educator and innovation expert from Google, McKinsey, & Atlassian, detailing how AI’s evolution is changing the future of the cold chain and advising on pairing AI’s capabilities with the power of human expertise. 

“2027 will be a pivotal year for temperature-controlled logistics as global cold chains pursue sustainable growth, resilience, and innovation amid trade shifts, supply chain disruption, and policy changes,” said GCCA Senior Vice President, Member & Program Services and Operations James Rogers. “The GCCA Convention gives our industry leaders a unique forum to challenge existing thinking, explore new opportunities, and build important relationships. This year’s discussions will cover the impact of global economic and trade shifts, the reality of applying AI in the cold chain, crisis management, and preparing for enhanced traceability requirements. We look forward to these valuable conversations and continuing to make deep cold chain connections in Miami.” 

Innovation Showcase 

Alongside the speaker program, the 2027 GCCA Convention will include an Innovation Showcase of vetted industry partners, as well as networking opportunities including an opening night reception and the Convention party. Delegates will have the opportunity to choose from a selection of high-quality activities, including golf, pickleball and padel lesson, and touring the Everglades. 

Women in the Cold Chain  

The conference will also host a Women in the Cold Chain workshop on Monday May 17, open to confirmed GCCA Convention delegates via pre-registration on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Register Early and Save

Early-rate registration is available now through December 31, 2026. Find out more and register yourself and your team at www.gcca.org/events/gcca-convention/attend/.

For information on exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities visit www.gcca.org/events/gcca-convention/sponsorship/ 

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ABOUT GCCA  

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) advances the global temperature-controlled supply chain by championing safety, building trust, and driving sustainability, resiliency, and operational excellence across every link of the cold chain. 

For media inquiries please contact Lindsay Shelton-Gross, SVP, Global Communications, Marketing, and Strategic Initiatives, GCCA at lsheltongross@gcca.org.