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27 March 2026

ATMOsphere America Summit 2026

See the newly confirmed speakers!

ATMOsphere America Summit 2026 New York 2

We’re excited to welcome a new wave of speakers to the ATMOsphere America program!This week, several industry leaders have been added, bringing a wealth of experience and sharing insights across a range of topics, offering attendees a closer look at how businesses are driving the transition to a clean cooling future. 

Independant Retailer Panel

Edwin Gutierrez, Vice President, Aurora Grocery Group & Managing Principal, Gala Foods Supermarkets

Refrigeration Case Studies

Convenience Without Compromise-Navigating the Buc-ee’s Transition to Sustainable Refrigeration.  

Scott Ray, Director Design, Construction & Procurement; Buc-ee’s; Derek Gosselin, Director CO₂ Business Development and Strategic Planning, Dover Food Retail / Hillphoenix; & Brett Crask, Grocery Practice Director, Henderson Engineering

Maximizing CO₂ System Reliability, Sustainability and Performance In Cold Climates

André Patenaude, Director Solutions Strategy, Copeland; & Xavier Marle, Sales Representative, Arneg Canada

Policy Panel

The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) will be joining the panel already composed of the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), VEIC, NY4Cool, Copeland, and the International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration (IIAR).

Avipsa Mahapatra, Climate Campaign Director, Environmental Investigation Agency US (EIA)

Alternative Cooling Technologies

For the first time at ATMO America, we’ll host a roundtable discussion with leading experts and start ups exploring advancements, challenges, and opportunities in alternative cooling technologies.

Adam Slavney, CEO & Co-Founder, Pascal

Timur Sirman, CEO & Co-Founder, Magnotherm