India's Cold Chain Takes Centre Stage as RX India Unveils India Cold Chain Show 2026 Conference Program

2026-09-08 08:11:40 Events / Trade Shows

Mumbai, 8th September'2026: RX India today announced the conference programme for the India Cold Chain Show 2026, taking place from 22 to 24 October 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Goregaon (East), Mumbai.

The one-day conference, taking place on 22 October will centre on the theme "India's Cold Chain Opportunity – Capital, Infrastructure and Growth. It will bring together policymakers and industry leaders to examine how investment, infrastructure expansion and digital innovation can build a more efficient and resilient cold chain ecosystem in India.

India's cold chain sector is fast emerging as a critical growth engine, fuelled by rising demand across food, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and e-commerce. Growing investment in cold storage, refrigerated transportation and digital technologies is guiding the shift toward a more capable and dependable value chain. The conference will explore how capital deployment, infrastructure expansion and technology led innovation can unlock new opportunities, reduce supply chain losses and support India's long-term economic growth.

The programme will open with a keynote address, followed by a note on "The Cold Chain Imperative: Building a Future-Ready India". The session will bring together policymakers and industry leaders to discuss the sector's shift from a supporting logistics function to a critical national infrastructure for food security, healthcare, exports and modern retail.

The conference programme will feature a series of focused sessions, including:

From Perishable to Preserved: temperature-controlled food supply chains, cutting post-harvest losses and reshaping India's frozen food trade

Connected, Compliant and Patient-Centric: reimagining pharma cold chain logistics for the "Pharmacy of the World"

Building Agile Logistics through AI and Automation: a fireside chat on predictive planning, smart warehousing, autonomous operations and real-time visibility

The Reefer Revamp: transforming India's temperature-controlled transport through fleet modernisation, infrastructure and sustainable, low-carbon solutions

Last Mile and Return Logistics: the economics of reverse logistics, product safety, asset recovery and last-mile efficiency

Umang Gupta, Country Head, RX India, said "India's cold chain sector is at an inflection point, driven by rising demand, increasing investment and rapid advances in technology. The opportunity now is to move from fragmented growth to a more integrated, scalable and resilient ecosystem.

The conference at India Cold Chain Show 2026 has been designed to bring industry experts, policymakers and innovators under the same roof and turn that momentum into measurable outcomes to support India's long-term growth story.

Across food, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and e-commerce, businesses are investing in infrastructure, technology and new operating models to meet the country's rapidly changing needs. As the sector evolves, the focus must remain on creating measurable value: reducing losses, improving efficiency, strengthening returns and building and a more resilient ecosystem that supports India's long-term growth story,".

Through these discussions, the conference aims to prioritize the next phase of India's cold chain growth, while creating a platform to bring together stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration, investment and innovation.

The India Cold Chain Show is co-located with the India Warehousing & Logistics Show (IWLS), together forming one of the country's most significant gatherings for the warehousing, logistics, cold chain and supply chain community. Visitors can expect live product demonstrations, new product launches and a high-level conference programme, alongside 200+ exhibitors and more than 10,000 business visitors across the co-located shows.

About India Warehousing & Logistics Show (IWLS)

The India Warehousing & Logistics Show (IWLS) is India's largest business platform for the warehousing, logistics, and supply chain community. The international exhibition brings together warehousing, material handling, automation, storage, racking, warehouse management systems, and factory and warehouse infrastructure under one roof. Held annually at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, IWLS connects 200+ exhibitors with over 10,000 business visitors, featuring live product demonstrations, new product launches, and a high-level conference programme designed to help the industry discover, learn, and grow. IWLS is organised by RX and is co-located with the India Cold Chain Show.

About RX:

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. The company is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all its people and empowers businesses to thrive through data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About RELX:

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The company serves customers in more than 180 countries and territories and has offices in around 40 countries. RELX employs over 37,000 people, with approximately 40?sed in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam, and New York Stock Exchanges under the ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX.