ATMOsphere America 2026 program continues to expand as we welcome a new group of industry leaders to the speaker lineup. With the agenda now nearing completion, this is the ideal moment to see how the program is taking shape and get an overview of the discussions planned for New York.
End User Panel
Welcome our new end user panelists for a deep dive into their experience implementing natural refrigerant technologies, including real-world benefits, challenges, and future plans.
Mardi Ditze, Country Sustainability Manager, IKEA
Michael Marotta, VP of Technical Services, Saker ShopRite
Policy Panel
The NYCEEC, an organization providing financing for energy efficiency projects in NY area buildings and businesses, is also confirmed to join the panel. They will provide input and guidance on project financing.
Cheryl Winfield, Engineer, California Air Resources Board (CARB) will speak about California’s FRIP program, highlighting how state-level grant support can enable the large-scale deployment of natural refrigerant projects and sharing California’s experience with HFC regulations.
HFOs and TFA: The Growing Threat of PFAS
Andy Baker, Owner & Project Manager, YourCleanEnergy, will present goals and preliminary results from recent TFA testing of drinking water in western Washington.
Alternative Cooling Technologies
Berardo Matalucci, CEO, MIMiC Systems will share insights into solid-state, refrigerant-free cooling and heating systems.
