Supply Chain Forum
AFFI-CON Supply Chain Forum: Where Buyers, Sellers, and Supply Chain Partners Meet
NEW at AFFI-CON 2026!
Launching in 2026, the AFFI-CON Supply Chain Forum is an exclusive half-day program designed for frozen food supply chain leaders. Held the day before AFFI-CON officially begins, this Forum connects buyers of non-ingredient supplies and services—including packaging, warehousing, transportation, cold storage, and operational materials—with the suppliers and solution partners who keep the frozen food industry moving.
This is your opportunity to get ahead of the curve, strengthen your supply chain, and set up four days of highly productive business meetings at AFFI-CON.
Why Attend?
Early Access to Decision Makers
Engage with procurement leaders, logistics strategists, cold-chain operators, and supply chain solution providers before the main event begins. Build targeted relationships that set the stage for your AFFI-CON meetings.Actionable Insights from Industry Leaders
Gain timely intelligence on trucking, freight dynamics, global trade risk, and operational challenges shaping the frozen supply chain in 2026.Connections that Drive Results
Network with buyers and suppliers of critical non-food materials and services. Start conversations early so your AFFI-CON meetings deliver measurable ROI.Program Highlights
Keynote: Economic Outlook for Frozen Food Transportation
A deep dive into U.S. trucking conditions, freight market dynamics, and policy issues impacting frozen food transportation in 2026.
Bob Costello
Chief Economist & SVP, American Trucking Associations
Cold Chain Outlook: Navigating Tomorrow’s Challenges and Opportunities
The frozen food industry relies on a robust and efficient cold chain to deliver safe, high-quality products to consumers around the globe. In this session, industry experts and leaders will provide a forward-looking perspective on the trends, technologies, and innovations shaping the cold chain. Explore emerging challenges, including energy efficiency, sustainability, and supply chain resilience, and gain insights on strategies and best practices to navigate them successfully.
Sara Stickler
Global Cold Chain Alliance President and CEO
Managing Legal Risks in Trade
Practical, business-ready strategies to navigate tariffs, contracts, compliance, and today’s shifting global trade environment.
James A. Amyx
Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg P.A.
Shawn Jarosz
TradeMoves
Sustainability in the Cold Chain
An inside look at AFFI’s work to improve cold chain sustainability, including efforts to evaluate the long-standing 0°F standard and industry collaborations through the Decarbonization Share Group.
Dr. Sanjay Gummalla
AFFI
Networking Reception
Connect with buyers, sellers, and solution partners in an exclusive pre-AFFI-CON reception designed for meaningful, targeted conversations.
Register for AFFI-CON 2026 and Add the Forum
Don’t miss this opportunity to start your AFFI-CON experience with the insights, connections, and competitive intelligence your supply chain needs for 2026.
To register or add the Forum to your registration, please email Kelsey Nixon (knixon@affi.com).
View the full schedule of events.
