GCCA Northeastern Cold Chain Connection – Philadelphia

Please note, registration is now closed. Please contact Lydia Barr, lbarr@gcca.org, if you are interested in attending and would like to be added to the waitlist.

GCCA is pleased to announce its Northeastern Cold Chain Connection at the Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia on April 29 – 30, 2025.

Join us for a unique two-day event designed to connect professionals in the temperature-controlled warehouse, logistics, transportation, and design/build industries. On April 29th, we’ll kick off with a baseball game at the Citizens Bank Park, where we will watch the Phillies will take on the Washington Nationals via our private viewing deck. Following day will feature a half day of educational programming and round-table networking discussions. Speakers will touch on technology & innovation, advocacy and association updates. The Northeastern Cold Chain Connections a great opportunity to connect with your industry peers in a relaxed, informal setting and is open to both members and non-members.

Schedule

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
4:00 - 5:30pm	Registration
5:00 - 6:00pm	Reception
6:00pm – End of Game	Baseball Game

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
8:00 – 9:00am	Breakfast
9:00 – 9:30am	Association Update
9:30 – 10:00am	Market Update
10:00 – 10:30am	Coffee Break
10:30 – 11:15am	Cold Chain Technology & Innovation Insights Panel
11:15am – 12:00pm	Round Table/Open Discussion
12:00pm	Adjourn

Program

Association Update
The event will kick off with an overview of association’s impact on your business, industry trends, advocacy efforts and new resource preview.

Presenter: James Rogers, SVP, Member & Program Services and Operations, Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)

Market Update
Join us for an exclusive update on the industrial real estate market in the food sector. Discover key trends and insights shaping the industry, from evolving supply chain dynamics to the growing demand for temp-controlled facilities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore what’s driving growth and innovation in this critical space.

Presenter: David Aschenbrand, Executive Managing Director, Newmark

Cold Chain Technology & Innovation Insights Panel
Join our expert panel of warehouse operators and technology providers as they delve into the cutting-edge advancements, what’s shaping the market and initiatives transforming the cold chain industry.

Panelists: 

Kyle Compton, Directo, Business Development, Americold Logistics 

Nick Davis, CEO, GridMarket

Russel Leo, Chief Executive Officer, RLS Logistics

Moderator: Steve Wilson, Sr. Director Business Development, Slate River Systems, Inc. (SRSI)

Round Table / Open Discussion
Interactive session for sharing insights, experiences, and best practices among attendees based on pre-determined list of topics based on the market. Not limited to list, attendees also can contribute additional topics they are impacted by in their businesses. Discussion topics include:

• Market Dynamics: Speculative Activity, Built-to-Suit, Current Capacity Needs/Issues
• Labor Market in the Northeast: Recruitment, retention, training, etc.
• Energy: Cost Management, Types (renewable, micro grids, etc.)
• Regulation: Governments involvement in industry – Issues and/or opportunities
• Cyber Security & Data Management: How are you protecting your business? Threats, Impact, Customer
• Supply Chain Disruptions: How is it going out there? Equipment and components, etc.
• Customers & Industry Partners: Trends, Dynamics, Requirements, Programs, etc.
• Food Loss & Waste: Partnerships with customers, food banks, gov’t agencies, etc.
• & more regional specific topics discussed on site

Hotel Information

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
900 Packer Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Room Rates

The deadline to book a room at the discounted rate has now passed. Please contact the hotel directly.

Hotel cancellation policy states that any guaranteed reservations not cancelled 24 hours prior to the arrival date will be subject to a one-night room and tax cancellation fee.

Registration Rate

Please note, registration for this event is now closed. Please contact Lydia Barr, lbarr@gcca.org, if you are interested in attending and would like to be added to the waitlist.

Cancelation Policy 
There is no penalty for cancellations submitted 30 days prior to event. There will be no refund for any cancellation submitted on or after 30 days out. However, you can make an attendee substitution at no additional charge, please call +1 703 373 4300.

In addition to cancelling your registration, please be sure to contact the hotel directly to cancel your room reservation.

Sponsorship

Benefits of sponsoring include: 

• Logo recognition on event website and all event-related communications, including social media publications 
• Brand exposure at event 
• Direct access to a qualified audience of potential customers 
• Unique insight into the trends and challenges pertaining to temperature-controlled logistics in the broader sense 
• Ability to participate in roundtable discussions and meet with participating operators 
• Receive list of participants 
• Display banner at event 
• Two registrations for the event 

 Sponsorship value 

Cost of sponsorship is $5,000 USD

Sponsorship is available to GCCA and CEBA members only. Interested in joining? Contact Brian Lynch at blynch@gcca.org.