Organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with Centro Studi Galileo, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR)of Paris, AREA, the Renewable Energy Institute (REI) of Edinburgh, and the Italian Association of Refrigeration Technicians (ATF), the European Conference will return to the Politecnico di Milano on June 12–13, 2025.
As always, this biennial event, among the world’s most renowned in the field of heating and cooling technologies, will bring together leading experts, researchers, and institutional representatives to address the challenges and opportunities ahead. Across five sessions and over 40 scheduled speeches, Presidents and Speakers will provide insights, forecasts, and key recommendations for the near future.
The topics will not only be technical but will also cover policies, inclusivity, and environmental protection, while analyzing the sector's responses to the recently enacted regulatory changes. The five sessions will focus on:
- New refrigerants and energy efficiency: the first session will explore the opportunities presented by alternative refrigerants in relation to the European F-Gas Regulation EU 573/2024 and energy efficiency advancements.
- Components and technical innovations: a deep dive into designing technologies with alternative refrigerants, combining efficiency and environmental respect.
- Policy and training: discussions will center on evolving regulations, strategies for training and certification, and the new Italian decree on PFAS.
- Energy efficiency and heat pumps: a session dedicated to green cooling solutions and the role of heat pumps in the energy transition.
- The cold chain: the final session will cover the distribution and preservation of food and vaccines, with a focus on refrigerated transport and digital controls.
Inclusivity and future perspectives will take center stage during the special session, Women in Refrigeration, developed in collaboration with the INWIC network. This session aims to foster diversity and promote technical and engineering careers for women in the sector. Additionally, the session will celebrate the winner of the third Women in Cooling Video Competition, organized by AREA and World Refrigeration Day with ATF's support.
The conference will conclude with recommendations from key industry figures, including Yosr Allouche (IIR), Jim Curlin (UNEP), and Marco Buoni (AREA), and it will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of Centro Studi Galileo.
For more details and to register for the event, please visit www.centrogalileo.it/conference
