The GCCA South Africa Cold Chain Conference (that will take place at Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town) is South Africa’s one and only venue bringing together cold store operators, distributors, manufacturers, producers, retailers, controlled-environment builders, equipment suppliers and service providers to discuss opportunities and innovations of this essential sector.
The conference will take place between 3 and 5 August 2022.
The conference provides leadership experience, knowledge, and exclusive networking with decision makers from across South Africa and beyond, in a relaxed yet professional atmosphere.
The conference will address topical issues that are so dear to temperature-controlled logistics companies and highlight current trends and outlook for the future. Leading industry and business experts will share their knowledge and thoughts, ideas, and solutions on the theme.
The programme is as follows:
Wednesday, 3 August 2022
GCCA South Africa Food Safety Committee meeting
GCCA South Africa Advisory Council meeting
GCCA South Africa Risk Management Committee meeting
South Africa Refrigerated Transportation meeting
Wine Tasting – De Grendel Wine Farm
Dinner – De Grendel Wine Farm
Thursday, 4 August 2022
Registration & light breakfast in the expo
Opening general session
Welcome & introductions
Matt Ott, president & CEO of Global Cold Chain Alliance
International cold chain challenges & trends
Coffee/Tea break
General session
Building the cold chain in Africa
Case study on automation in South Africa
DALRRD moving forward
Tech talk
Lunch
General session
Cyber security
Transnet ports update
Tech talk
Coffee/Tea Break
General session
Africa Future Leader Award finals
Department of Health: Food Safety
Tech talk
Closing and announcing the Africa Future Leader Award recipient
Cold chain closing reception
Friday, 5 August 2022
2022 South African Cold Chain Cup – Milnerton Golf Club
Cold chain companies will come together on the golf course for the 2022 South African Cold Chain Cup. This networking opportunity will conclude the GCCA South African Cold Chain Conference.
Who will be taking home the 2022 South African Cold Chain Cup?
For more information and to register, click here.