The Cold Chain Leaders Conference & Excellence Awards 2026, powered by National Accreditation Body for Cold Chain Management (NAB-CCM) and supported by the Federation of Pharmaceutical and Allied Products Merchant Exporters (FPME), on March 10 in Navi Mumbai is all set to initiate conversations towards shaping the next decade of temperature-controlled logistics across pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines, food processing, agriculture and biotechnology sectors.
Positioned at the intersection of infrastructure growth and supply chain innovation, the conference will bring together 250+ industry leaders, policymakers, regulators, global experts and technology innovators under one roof.
According to Sarvesh Chaubey, founder, NAB-CCM, “As India strengthens its position as a global pharmaceutical manufacturing hub and one of the world’s largest vaccine producers, the role of an efficient cold chain becomes directly linked to national economic growth and GDP contribution. Temperature-controlled logistics not only safeguards product integrity but also reduces wastage, enhances export competitiveness and strengthens healthcare delivery systems. The conference will spotlight how investments in cold chain infrastructure contribute significantly to India’s GDP by enabling high-value pharma exports, reducing post-harvest losses and supporting food security.”
The Conference is a historic milestone as Navi Mumbai hosts its first-ever large-scale cold chain leadership summit. This landmark event comes at a time, when the region is rapidly emerging as a logistics powerhouse with the development of the Navi Mumbai International Airport and the upcoming Multi-Modal Corridor, poised to transform India’s supply chain and cargo movement landscape. The upcoming multi-modal connectivity - integrating air, sea, rail and road - will significantly enhance cold chain distribution speed, reduce transit risks and unlock export potential for temperature-sensitive products.
Beyond business and policy dialogue, the conference will also emphasize skill development, certification and workforce readiness, recognizing the growing demand for trained cold chain professionals as infrastructure scales nationwide.
A power-packed agenda featuring high-impact panel discussions, keynote sessions that will drive deep industry engagement. These sessions will feature CXOs, supply chain heads, airport cargo leaders, regulatory authorities, packaging innovators, and technology solution providers discussing real-world challenges and scalable solutions.
Key discussion themes will include Cold Chain’s Contribution to India’s GDP & Economic Growth, Infrastructure Readiness with Navi Mumbai Multi-Modal Corridor, Future of Air Cargo & Pharma Logistics, Sustainable Cold Chains Without Breaking the Budget, Digital Transformation: IoT, AI & Real-Time Visibility, Strengthening Last-Mile Vaccine & Biologics Delivery, Global Compliance & Regulatory Harmonization and Public-Private Partnerships in Cold Chain Expansion.
The conference will also host an expansive technology and solutions showcase, where leading organizations will present advancements in refrigeration, cold storage design, smart packaging, temperature monitoring, automation and data analytics. This exhibition zone will enable stakeholders to explore next-generation innovations that are redefining operational efficiency and risk management.
A key highlight of the summit will be the Cold Chain Excellence Awards 2026, recognizing exceptional contributions by both individuals and organizations. Individual honors will include Cold Chain Strategy & Transformation Expert of the Year and Cold Chain Young Leader. Corporate categories will feature awards such as Cold Chain Warehousing Company of the Year, Cold Chain Logistics Company of the Year, Cold Chain Express Distributor Company of the Year, Cold Chain Tech Enabler Company of the Year and Cold Chain Packaging Company of the Year. The platform will also recognize rising industry players through Emerging Logistics Company of the Year and Emerging Cold Chain Packaging Company of the Year, encouraging next-generation innovation in the cold chain sector. |