Agenda

All India Cold Chain Seminar

Seminar Theme: Pioneering India's Next-Gen Cold Chain: Innovate, Integrate, Elevate

Day 1 - January 10th, 2025
09:00AM Onwards	Registration and Networking
10:00AM - 10:30AM	Inaugural Session Welcome and Inaugural Inaugural Address: "Pune: The New Hub for Cold Chain Innovation"
10:30AM - 11:30AM	Panel Discussion - I Theme: Collaborative Approaches to Cold Chain Development Building a seamless cold chain ecosystem: From farm to fork Public-private partnerships in cold chain infrastructure development Cross-sector collaborations: Linking agriculture, logistics, and retail Technology integration for end-to-end cold chain visibility
11:30AM - 12:30PM	Panel Discussion - II Theme: The Future of Multi-Commodity Cold Storage Designing flexible storage systems for diverse product requirements Advanced monitoring and control systems for multi-commodity facilities Optimizing space utilization in multi-product cold storage Case study: Successful transition from single to multi-commodity storage
12:30PM - 01:00PM	Tea / Coffee Break
01:00PM - 02:00PM	Panel Discussion - III Theme: Innovations in Frozen Food Logistics and Last Mile Delivery Novel packaging solutions for temperature-sensitive products Electric and solar-powered refrigerated vehicles for urban delivery AI and IoT in route optimization and real-time monitoring Overcoming challenges in rural last-mile cold chain delivery
02:00PM - 03:00PM	Panel Discussion - IV Theme: Sustainable Profitability in Cold Chain Operations Energy-efficient refrigeration systems: Balancing cost and sustainability Reducing food waste through improved cold chain management Innovative business models for cold chain profitability Leveraging data analytics for operational efficiency
03:00PM Onwards	Lunch Break and Networking
End of Day 1 Visit to Exhibition Stands
Day 2 - January 11th, 2025
09:00 AM - Onwards	Registration
10:00 AM - 02:30 PM	Workshop Workshop Theme: Integrating Farm, Food Processing, and Cold Chain Operations
10:00AM – 11:00AM	Session 1 Track: Bridging the Gap - Farm to Cold Storage Pre-cooling techniques for various crop types Mobile cooling solutions for small and marginal farmers Aggregation models for efficient cold chain utilization Digital platforms connecting farmers to cold storage facilities
11:00AM – 12:00PM	Session 2 Track: Synergizing Food Processing and Cold Chain Just-in-time processing: Balancing freshness and efficiency Modular and scalable cold storage solutions for food processing units Managing temperature variations in the processing-storage interface Traceability systems for processed food in the cold chain
12:00PM - 12:30PM	Tea / Coffee Break
12:30PM - 01:30PM	Session 3 Track: Funding the Future of Cold Chain Navigating government schemes and subsidies for cold chain projects Alternative financing models: Venture capital and impact investing Risk assessment and mitigation strategies for cold chain investments Pitch session: Entrepreneurs present innovative cold chain solutions
01:30PM - 02:30PM	Session 4 Track: Scaling Up and Expanding Markets Strategies for regional and national cold chain expansion Adapting cold chain solutions for export markets Overcoming regulatory challenges in multi-state operations Building resilience in cold chain operations: Lessons from global best practices
02:30PM - 02:35PM	Closing Remarks and Thank you
02:35PM Onwards	Lunch Break and Networking
End of Day 2 Visit to Exhibition Stands

For more details, contact Himanshu Bhardwaj at [email protected] or +91 99990 13311

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