Date: Monday, October 06, 2025 - Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
Explore the invigorating world of cold storage development at I.CON Cold Storage, the first cold storage conference created for industrial real estate developers. Hear insights from leading professionals about opportunities and challenges in this dynamic sector.
Discounted “early" rates end Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
*This schedule is subject to change.
The agenda features two session formats that present distinct learning opportunities.
Core Sessions
Broad, high-impact presentations covering market trends, investment outlooks and emerging opportunities in cold storage. These sessions provide essential insights into the evolving dynamics shaping the cold storage industry that are relevant to all attendees.
Focus Sessions
Smaller, interactive discussions that dive deeper into specialized topics within cold storage development, operations and policy. These sessions offer practical insights and foster peer-to-peer engagement for attendees seeking targeted expertise.
| Monday, October 06 | |
|---|---|
| 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. MT | Registration Open |
| 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. MT | Off-site Tours |
| 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. MT | Exhibits Open |
| 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. MT | Onsite Welcome Reception in Exhibits |
| Tuesday, October 07 | |
| 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. MT | Registration Open |
| 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. MT | Exhibits Open |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. MT | Breakfast Buffet and Keynote |
| 9:45 a.m. - 10 a.m. MT | Networking Break |
| 10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. MT | Core Session: Cold Storage Market and Investment Outlook |
| 10:50 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. MT | Networking Break |
| 11:10 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT | Core Session: Cold Storage for Non-Food Sectors: New Growth Opportunities |
| 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. MT | Networking Lunch Buffet |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. MT | Core Session: Cold Storage, Hot Takes: Myth-Busting in a Shifting Market |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. MT | Focus Session: Building Cold: What Developers Need to Know from Contractors |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. MT | Focus Session: Retrofitting Existing Industrial Assets for Cold Storage Use |
| 3:20 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. MT | Networking Break |
| 3:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. MT | Focus Session: Designing for Cold: Layouts, Flow and Functionality |
| 3:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. MT | Focus Session: Federal Policy Impacts on Cold Chain Infrastructure |
| 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. MT | Onsite Networking Reception |
| 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. MT | An Evening at Palma Hosted by Saxum Real Estate |
*Subject to change.
Register early and save! Discounted “early" rates end Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
| Fee Type | Standard USD | Standard CAD |
| Member Early | $620 | $837 |
| Member Regular | $720 | $972 |
| Nonmember Early | $845 | $1,141 |
| Nonmember Regular | $945 | $1,276 |
| Developing Leader Member Early | $475 | $643 |
| Developing Leader Member Regular | $575 | $776 |
| University Faculty | $595 | $803 |
| Student | $195 | $263 |
All registrations processed online receive an automatic order confirmation and receipt. If you register via fax, mail, or phone, a receipt must be requested by contacting education@naiop.org.
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Attendees of I.CON Cold Storage may be captured by audio and video and consent to appear in conference recordings and promotional materials. For questions or to request not to appear in conference recordings, email hamilton@naiop.org.
All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations of full conference registrants received after Friday, September 12, 2025, will be charged a fee of $100 per attendee. You may send a substitute in your place without a penalty. Nonmembers substituting for a member will pay the fee difference. Cancellations received after Friday, September 26, 2025, will forfeit the registration fee. No refunds will be made for no-shows. Special events (tours and ticketed receptions) are nonrefundable. Cancellation notices should be sent to education@naiop.org.
Do you require a special accommodation to participate in this meeting? i.e., specific dietary needs (kosher/halal), audio captioning, mobility assistance, etc.? Please email education@naiop.org at least 7 days prior to the conference with your specific request.
Book a room at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. A room block is being reserved for registered attendees and sponsors.
Learn more about transportation options to and from the hotel and parking.
Business attire is recommended for speakers and conference attendees. Average October temperatures in Phoenix range from a daytime high of 91 degrees to an evening low of 63 degrees. Bring a sweater or jacket as temperatures in the meeting rooms may vary.
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The first cold storage conference created for industrial real estate developers, I.CON Cold Storage will provide insights from leading professionals about opportunities and challenges in this dynamic sector.
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