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ATMOsphere America Summit 2023

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Date
June 12–13, 2023
Location
Washington, United States

About

The 12th edition of ATMO America came back to Washington D.C. in 2023. It gathered key industry experts, policy makers, end users and contractors to learn about the very latest developments in natural refrigerants-based solutions.

Attendees

End users, policy makers, manufacturers, researchers, academia, consultants, NGOs, associations, media, and other relevant key industry experts & thought leaders.

On the agenda

  • Keynote presentations
  • Global and regional policy, regulations and standards (including the ‘Technology Transitions’ proposed ruling, part of the AIM Act)
  • End user experiences with technology
  • Market trends & technology trends
  • Latest innovative technology presentations
  • Panel discussions

You will learn

  • Discover energy-efficient, sustainable, economical, and future-proof solutions
  • Learn about market trends and the latest and most innovative technologies
  • Find out how end users are benefitting from natural refrigerant systems
  • Understand the relevant laws, regulations standards from key policy and government experts
  • Hear from top industry CEOs
  • Learn about the health and environmental impact of f-gas refrigerants

Program

  1. 8:15AM

    REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

    Participants are invited to the registration table to pick up their name badge upon arrival.

  2. 9:00AM

    INTRODUCTION & SPEED NETWORKING

    Welcome and introduction by Marc Chasserot, Founder & CEO, ATMOsphere.

    Participants will introduce themselves and get to know one another in a dynamic speed networking session.

  3. 9:20AM
    Keynote

    KEYNOTE

    The keynote presentation will address what makes refrigeration one of the most important and relevant topics in the world, and how sustainable refrigeration is crucial to combatting climate change.

    ModeratorMarc Chasserot, Founder & CEO, ATMOsphere

    Rob Bradley, Managing Director, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young What Does a Changing Regulatory Environment Mean for Refrigerants? 

  4. 10:00AM
    Keynote

    END USER KEYNOTE

    The keynote will address an end user’s experience using different types of natural refrigerant technologies, including benefits, challenges and future plans.

    ModeratorMarc Chasserot, Founder & CEO, ATMOsphere

    Kathy Loftus, Vice President of Strategic Construction Projects, Energy and Facility Services, Retail Business Services (Services company of Ahold Delhaize USA)Natural Refrigerants Contributing to Net Zero Carbon Emissions Commitments

  5. 10:40AM
    Session

    REFRIGERATION MARKET TRENDS

    Latest market and policy trends from around the world on natural refrigerant technologies, including selected data from ATMOsphere’s Annual Market Report, with a special focus on refrigeration.

    Marc Chasserot, Founder & CEO, ATMOsphere EU F-gas & PFAS Policy Update

  6. 11:00AM

    NETWORKING BREAK

    Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served in the sponsor exhibition area.

  7. 11:30AM
    Panel

    END USERS PANEL

    Leading end users will share their experiences using different types of natural refrigerant technologies, including benefits, challenges and future plans.

    Moderator Michael Garry, Head of Content, ATMOsphere

    Carl Klemp, Lead HVAC&R Engineer, Kwik Trip Small Format CO2 System Delivers C-Store Sustainability John A DeCicco Jr., President and CEO, DeCicco & Sons | Our Journey to Natural Refrigerant 

    Francisco Picazo, Global Engineering Project Manager, Grupo BimboBaking Goes Natural 

    Griffin Plush, Vice-Chair, Seward Alaska Heat Loop Project Committee The Ocean Sustains Us: How One Coastal Alaska City is making the Switch From Diesel Heating to a CO2 Heat Loop

  8. 12:30PM

    ATMO NETWORKING LUNCH

  9. 1:30PM
    Panel

    POLICY PANEL: PFAS

    Panel discussion on the impact of HFOs and their TFA (trifluoroacetic acid) degradation product on our health, safety and the environment. The importance of defining PFAS (“forever chemicals”) to include certain HFOs, HFCs and TFA will be addressed.

    Moderator Michael Garry, Head of Content, ATMOsphere

    Thomas Trevisan, Deputy Manager for Public Affairs – Ozone, Climate, Energy and Chemicals, ATMOspherePFAS: A European Overview 

    Heidi Pickard, PhD Candidate, Harvard UniversityAccumulation of Short-Chain PFCA in the Environment – Importance of CFC-Replacements as Atmospheric Precursor Sources

    Timothy Whitehouse, Executive Director, Public Employees for Environmental Responsability (PEER)The Regulatory Struggle to Define PFAS

    Robert Sussman, Principal, Sussman and AssociatesAddressing PFAS as a Class – Regulatory Trends and Issues Tom Camp, Founder & CEO, AHR Edge | PFAS Legal Exposure

  10. 3:00PM

    NETWORKING BREAK

    Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served in the sponsor exhibition area.

  11. 3:30PM· 3 parallel sessions
    Session

    PARALLEL SESSION 1: REFRIGERATION CASE STUDIES - Part 1

    Case studies presented by leading manufacturers, about commercial and industrial applications of natural refrigerants.

    ModeratorMichael Garry, Head of Content, ATMOsphere

    KC Chen, Vice President of CO2, Energy Recovery & Steven Goh, Energy Management & Sustainability Consultant, Vallarta Supermarkets CO2 Refrigeration Enabled by Energy Recovery: Benefits Beyond Emissions

    Clark Andrews, Director of Business Development, M&M Carnot & Larry Gilliland, Vice President, SubZeroA Case Study for CO2 Condensing Units in Various Climates Mark Shaffer, Design Manager, Evapco TiCold & Evapco | Latest Low Charge Ammonia Technology Case Study Project Mirko Bernabei, Technical Director and R&D Manager, Beijer Ref OEM Segment, SCM Frigo & Pier Zecchetto, CEO, Pórtan | Efficiency Optimization in a Robotized Logistic Center in Santiago (Chile) Using CO2 Refrigeration System

    John Prall, Application Engineering Expert, Embraco & Neil Monson, Director – New Technology Development, HussmannThe Advantages of R-290 Monoblocks for Cold Rooms

    Session

    PARALLEL SESSION 2: HEAT PUMP CASE STUDIES

    Presenters will talk about the rapidly growing demand for heat pumps solutions in North America, as well as the potential for natural refrigerants to make an impact and take market share. They will also investigate the potential and significant energy savings achieved with natural heat pump solutions.

    Moderator Andy Baker, Owner & Project Manager, YourCleanEnergy

    Gary Chafee, Business Development Manager, Industrial Heat Pumps and CO2, Copeland, Vilter ManufacturingConestoga Meats Cuts Carbon Emissions Using Vilter Heat Pumps

    Benoit Rodier, Director of Business Development, CIMCO RefrigerationAmmonia Heat Pump to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Ice Rinks

    James Seabrook, President, VitalisR744 Heat Pump for CO2 Process Technology

    Dana Fischer, Director of Regulatory Strategy, Mitsubishi Electric USCO2 Heat Pump Water Heaters. All-Electric Commercial Water Heating for Sustainable Buildings

    German Robledo, Heat Pump Sales Manager, GEA Heating & Refrigeration Technologies Industrial Ammonia Heat Pumps

    Andy Baker, Owner & Project Manager, YourCleanEnergyCO2 Heat Pump System is Best Choice to Decarbonize Heating of Four City Buildings in Seward, Alaska 

    Panel

    NASRC PANEL DISCUSSION: SECURING THE CO₂ SUPPLY

    As U.S. demand for CO₂ technologies grows, the refrigeration industry will need to collaborate on solutions to speed full-scale deployment and accelerate the successful transition from high global warming HFC refrigerants.

    This panel discussion, co-hosted with NASRC as part of the ATMOsphere America conference, will examine challenges and strategies associated with securing the supply of CO2 refrigerant, including purity-level requirements and minimizing leak rates.

    ModeratorDanielle Wright, Executive Director, North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC)

    James McClendon, Director of Energy Efficiency, Walmart Stores

    Scott Ercole, Vice President of Technical Sales, CoolSys

    Derek Gosselin, Director of Technical Product Support, Dover Food Retail / Hillphoenix

  12. 5:00PM

    ATMO AWARDS / NORTH AMERICA CEREMONY & NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

    Participants are invited to join us in the District Ballroom (lower floor) for the ATMO Awards / North America ceremony, recognizing companies and individuals leading the transition to natural refrigerant­-based technologies. The ceremony will be followed by a networking drinks reception.

Speakers

Sponsors

Platinum

HILLPHOENIX

Gold

COPELANDM&M CARNOTKYSOR WARRENHUSSMANNENERGY RECOVERY

Silver

EBM-PAPSTENREPSEMBRACOAREA COOLING SOLUTIONSMODINEBALTIMORE AIRCOIL COMPANYFRICKDANFOSSCARELMUELLER INDUSTRIESWESTERMEYER INDUSTRIESEVAPCOTECUMSEHTRUE MANUFACTURINGCLIMATE PROSCOOLPLANET

Bronze

CASTELTEMPRITEDORINCTI – Calibration Technologies, IncCIMCO REFRIGERATIONARNEG CANADAGÜNTNERTEKO REFRIGERATIONSCM FRIGOREFPLUSLOGIX CONTROLSTEKLABZERO ZONEOLABMSA SAFETYGREEN COOLING INITIATIVEPRO REFRIGERATION

Partner

NASRC – NORTH AMERICAN SUSTAINABLE REFRIGERATION COUNCIL

Media

CONTRACTING BUSINESSSUPERMARKET NEWSFROZEN & REFRIGERATED BUYERR744.COMAMMONIA21.COM*HYDROCARBONS21.COM*

Venue

The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection 1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States

Announcements

ATMO America_Refrigeration Case Studies. Event on Sustainable Solutions for HVACR, Natural Refrigerants
14 June 2023

REFRIGERATION CASE STUDIES – Part 1

Case studies presented by leading manufacturers, about commercial and industrial applications of natural refrigerants. KC Chen, Vice President of CO₂, Energy Recovery & Steven Goh, Director of Energy Management, Vallarta Supermarkets Clark Andrews, Director of Business Development, M&M Carnot & Larry Gilliland, Vice President, SubZero Mark Shaffer, Design Manager, Evapco & Jerry Tippmann, VP of Refrigeration, TiCold Mirko Bernabei, Technical Director and R&D Manager, Beijer Ref OEM Segment, SCM Frigo & Pier Zecchetto, CEO, Pórtan John Prall, Application Engineering Expert, Embraco & Neil…

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14 June 2023

END USER KEYNOTE by LINEAGE LOGISTICS

The keynote will address an end user’s experience using different types of natural refrigerant technologies, including benefits, challenges and future plans. Aer Teale, Director of Engineering, Lineage Logistics

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ATMO America_Heat Pump Market Trends. Event on Sustainable Solutions for HVACR, Natural Refrigerants
14 June 2023

HEAT PUMP MARKET TRENDS

Key expert shared the latest market trends from around the world on natural refrigerant technologies, with a special focus on heat pump. The trends affecting the industry, either driving or impeding the uptake of natural refrigerants will be addressed. Andy Baker, Owner & Project Manager, YourCleanEnergy

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ATMO America_Technology Transition Panel_Cindy Newberg_Cristina Starr_Keith Dennis_Eric Smith
14 June 2023

POLICY PANEL: TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION

Key representatives discussed the policy and standards developments impacting the uptake of natural refrigerants in North America, including the “Technology Transitions” segment of the AIM (American Innovation and Manufacturing) Act and hydrocarbon safety standards. Cindy Newberg, Director, Stratospheric Protection Division, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Speech Christina Starr, Senior Manager, Climate Campaign, Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) Keith Dennis, President, Beneficial Electrification…

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ATMO America_Refrigeration Market Trends. Event on Sustainable Solutions for HVACR, Natural Refrigerants
14 June 2023

REFRIGERATION MARKET TRENDS

Latest market and policy trends from around the world on natural refrigerant technologies, including selected data from ATMOsphere’s Annual Market Report, with a special focus on refrigeration. Marc Chasserot, Founder & CEO, ATMOsphere

Read more
ATMO America_Contractor Panel. Event on Sustainable Solutions for HVACR, Natural Refrigerants
14 June 2023

CONTRACTORS PANEL

Leading contractors shared their experiences using different types of natural refrigerant technologies, including benefits, challenges and future plans. Ady Vyas, VP, Sales & Operations, Neelands Mark Stencel, Director of Refrigeration Product Solutions, Bassett Mechanical Jeff Buxton, Refrigeration Sales Engineer, JH Kelly Brian McMillan, Director of Preconstruction, InterCool USA Scott Ercole, Vice President of Technical Sales, CoolSys

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Announcement about ATMO America Venue
14 June 2023

DAY 1 – INTRODUCTION

Welcome and introduction by Marc Chasserot, Founder & CEO, ATMOsphere.

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ATMO America_Ersnt & Young Speaker on Keynote session. Event on Sustainable Solutions for HVACR, Natural Refrigerants
14 June 2023

KEYNOTE by ERNST & YOUNG

The keynote presentation addressed what makes refrigeration one of the most important and relevant topics in the world, and how sustainable refrigeration is crucial to combatting climate change. Rob Bradley, Managing Director, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young

Read more
ATMO America_PFAS Panel. Event on Sustainable Solutions for HVACR, Natural Refrigerants
14 June 2023

POLICY PANEL: PFAS

Panel discussion on the impact of HFOs and their TFA (trifluoroacetic acid) degradation product on our health, safety and the environment. The importance of defining PFAS (“forever chemicals”) to include certain HFOs, HFCs and TFA was addressed. Thomas Trevisan, Deputy Manager for Public Affairs, ATMOsphere Heidi Pickard, PhD Candidate, Harvard University Timothy Whitehouse, Executive Director, Public Employees for Environmental Responsability (PEER) Robert…

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ATMO America_Keynote. Event on Sustainable Solutions for HVACR, Natural Refrigerants
14 June 2023

KEYNOTE by COOLPLANET

The keynote presentation addressed what makes refrigeration one of the most important and relevant topics in the world, and how sustainable refrigeration is crucial to combatting climate change. Ben Churchill, Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Director, CoolPlanet

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ATMO America_Refrigeration Case Studies. Event on Sustainable Solutions for HVACR, Natural Refrigerants
14 June 2023

REFRIGERATION CASE STUDIES – Part 2

Case studies presented by leading manufacturers, commercial and industrial applications of natural refrigerants. Andre Patenaude, Director Solutions Strategy – Cold Chain, Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions, Derek Gosselin, Director of Technical Product Support, Dover Food Retail / Hillphoenix, & Pete Savage, Director of Operations EMS Controls Division,AAA Refrigeration Service Phillip Walker, Director of Refrigeration Solutions, Arneg Canada, Steven Bruneau, President, Frigo-Zone, & Charles Vanelslande, Vice-President of Engineering, TechnoRef4 Ignacio Chaparro, Sustainability &…

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ATMO America_End User Keynote. Event on Sustainable Solutions for HVACR, Natural Refrigerants
14 June 2023

END USER KEYNOTE by RETAILS BUSINESS SERVICES (AHOLD DELHAIZE USA)

The keynote addressed an end user’s experience using different types of natural refrigerant technologies, including benefits, challenges and future plans. Kathy Loftus, Vice President of Strategic Construction Projects, Energy and Facility Services, Retail Business Services (Services company of Ahold Delhaize USA)

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ATMO America_Heat Pump Case Studies. Event on Sustainable Solutions for HVACR, Natural Refrigerants
14 June 2023

HEAT PUMP CASE STUDIES

Presenters talked about the rapidly growing demand for heat pumps solutions in North America, as well as the potential for natural refrigerants to make an impact and take market share. They also investigated the potential and significant energy savings achieved with natural heat pump solutions. Gary Chafee, Industrial Heat Pumps and CO₂ Solutions, Business Development Manager, Copeland, Vilter…

Read more
ATMO America_End Users Panel. Event on Sustainable Solutions for HVACR, Natural Refrigerants
14 June 2023

END USERS PANEL

Leading end users shared their experiences using different types of natural refrigerant technologies, including benefits, challenges and future plans. Carl Klemp, Lead HVAC&R Engineer, Kwik Trip John A DeCicco Jr., President and CEO, DeCicco & Sons Francisco Picazo, Global Engineering Project Manager, Grupo Bimbo Griffin Plush, Vice-Chair, Seward Alaska Heat Loop Project Committee

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ATMO America_NASRC Panel Discussion banner. Event on Sustainable Natural Refrigerants
14 June 2023

NASRC PANEL DISCUSSION: SECURING THE CO₂ SUPPLY

As U.S. demand for CO₂ technologies grows, the refrigeration industry will need to collaborate on solutions to speed full-scale deployment and accelerate the successful transition from high global warming HFC refrigerants. This panel discussion, co-hosted with NASRC as part of the ATMOsphere America conference, examined challenges and strategies associated with securing the supply of CO₂ refrigerant, including…

Read more
ATMO America_Refrigeration Case Studies. Event on Sustainable Solutions for HVACR, Natural Refrigerants
14 June 2023

REFRIGERATION CASE STUDIES – Part 3

Case studies presented by leading manufacturers, commercial and industrial applications of natural refrigerants. Giacomo Favari, Refrigeration Marketing Manager – North America, Carel Patryk Majerski, Project Manager & Josep Ventura, CEO and Founder, Area Cooling Solutions Dean Groff, Food Retail Service Contracts Manager, Danfoss Giovanni Mariani, LU-VE USA Technical Manager, LU-VE Group Fritz Troller, CEO and Co-Founder, Therm

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5 June 2023

R744.COM – Vote for the ATMO Innovation of the Year!

ATMOsphere, publisher of R744.com, has launched the voting process for the ATMO 2023 Innovation of the Year Award for North America, which is given to the company that has produced a natural refrigerant-based product that has had, or is expected to have, a significant impact on the market. The short list of candidates for the…

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5 June 2023

R744.COM – ‘Securing the CO₂ Supply’ to be Addressed at ATMO America

A high-level panel discussion on securing the supply of refrigerant-grade CO₂ (R744) for the growing number of transcritical CO₂ refrigeration installations in North America is planned for June 12 at the ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2023 on natural refrigerant-based HVAC&R. This 12th annual edition of the conference will be held Monday, June 12, and Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the…

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Announcement about ATMO America Venue
31 May 2023

Hydrocarbon Refrigeration and Charge Limits on the Agenda at ATMO America

In addition to a wide range of CO₂ (R744)-related case studies and several refrigeration and heat pump presentations involving the use of ammonia (R717), hydrocarbon refrigeration and charge-limit standards will be addressed at the ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2023 on natural refrigerant-based HVAC&R. This 12th annual edition of the conference will be held Monday, June 12, and Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Washington,…

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24 May 2023

Keynote: Ernst & Young

We’re thrilled to confirm that Rob Bradley, from Ernst & Young, will be a part of ATMO America and give a keynote speech on Day 1 of the conference. Rob Bradley, Ernst & Young | What Do the Latest Financial Regulatory Developments Mean for HVACR? The keynote will set the scene about climate risks, reporting on climate impact and obligations for large enterprises….

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24 May 2023

Ammonia21.com- Ammonia Refrigeration and Heat Pump Presentations to be Featured at ATMO America

In addition to a wide range of CO₂ (R744)-related case studies, several refrigeration and heat pump presentations involving the use of ammonia (R717) as the refrigerant will be delivered by industry-leading companies at the ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2023 on natural refrigerant-based HVAC&R. This 12th annual edition of the conference will be held Monday, June 12, and Tuesday, June 13,…

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18 May 2023

Less than 4 weeks to go!

ATMOsphere America Summit 2023 is coming your way next month! We’re bringing you yet again another innovative and informative conference packed with networking opportunities for you to meet and connect with more than a hundred organizations. Start planning your time at ATMO and check in advance who you’ll meet by downloading the list of 130+ organizations confirmed so far. Register here to reserve your spot….

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Announcement about ATMO America Venue
17 May 2023

R744.com – CO₂ Refrigeration and Heat Pumps to Highlight ATMO America Case Studies

A wide range of refrigeration and heat pump case studies involving the use of CO₂ (R744) as the refrigerant will be presented by industry-leading companies at the ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2023 on natural refrigerant-based HVAC&R. This 12th annual edition of the conference will be held Monday, June 12, and Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Washington, D.C., at the…

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16 May 2023

Refrigeration Market Trends | Case Studies and Speakers

We are thrilled to announce more sessions and speakers presenting at ATMOsphere America 2023! Refrigeration Market TrendsATMOsphere will bring you the latest global market and policy trends in natural refrigerant technologies, with a special focus on refrigeration. The session will include data from ATMOsphere’s Annual Market Report. Learn more about the current state of the industry, including the trends…

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Announcement about ATMO America Venue
11 May 2023

More Case Studies Confirmed!

ATMOsphere America 2023 will have a program packed with 21 case studies digging into some of the most relevant and innovative natural-refrigerant based technologies applied to both commercial and industrial refrigeration, and heat pumps. Take a look at the recent additions: Refrigeration Case Studies Mark Shaffer, Evapco & Jerry Tippmann, TiCold | Evapco & TiCold Install Latest Low Charge Ammonia Technology Phillip Walker, Arneg Canada, Steven…

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9 May 2023

Keynote: CoolPlanet | Heat Pump Market Trends

Keynote We are very pleased to announce that Day 2 of ATMOsphere America 2023 will open with a keynote presentation by Ben Churchill from CoolPlanet. The presentation will address how natural refrigerant based companies will help deliver decarbonization for end users leveraging live data and latest technologies. Ben Churchill, Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Director, CoolPlanet Heat Pump Market Trends Expect to hear about…

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8 May 2023

R744.com – Walmart, Ahold Delhaize, Lineage Logistics and CoolSys Highlight Roster of End Users and Contractors Speaking at ATMO America

A wide range of end users and contractors – including Walmart, Ahold Delhaize USA, Lineage Logistics and CoolSys – will be speaking on their experiences with natural refrigerant-based systems at the ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2023 on natural refrigerant-based HVAC&R. This 12th annual edition of the conference will be held Monday, June 12, and Tuesday, June 13, 2023,…

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ATMO America 2023 banner 2, conference about natural refrigerants, CO₂, ammonia, hydrocarbons. Banner about Sustainable event in US
4 May 2023

End User Keynote: Lineage Logistics | Case Studies!

End User Keynote ATMOsphere America Summit will feature a Keynote speech by Aer Teale from Lineage Logistics, one of the largest cold-storage operator globally. They will look at both American and Europe operations and compare the two, as well as the challenges of F-gas reporting and the impact on people in implementing it on the ground. Don’t miss out…

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ATMO America 2023 banner 2, conference about natural refrigerants, CO₂, ammonia, hydrocarbons. Banner about Sustainable event in US
2 May 2023

Announcing PFAS Panel and Technology Transition Panel

PFAS Panel We are thrilled to announce the PFAS Panel of the upcoming ATMOsphere America Summit 2023, during which experts will address the impact of HFOs and their TFA degradation product on our health, safety, and the environment. The panelists will provide insights on the topic and highlight the importance of defining PFAS (“forever chemicals”) to include…

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Announcement about ATMO America Venue
1 May 2023

R744.com: Refrigerants’ Link to ‘Forever Chemicals’ Known as PFAS to be Addressed at ATMO AmericaR744.com:

The link between certain f-gas refrigerants and PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) – the so-called “forever chemicals” that have come under global regulatory scrutiny for their harm to human health – will be addressed at the ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2023 on natural refrigerant-based HVAC&R systems. This 12th annual edition of the conference will be held Monday, June…

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26 April 2023

Contracting Business: Walmart, EPA Among Speakers at ATMO America

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM (April 18, 2023) – Jim McClendon, Director of Engineering at Walmart Stores, and Cindy Newberg, Director of the Stratospheric Protection Division at the Office of Atmospheric Programs, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), are among the speakers confirmed for the ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2023 on natural refrigerant-based HVAC&R This 12th annual edition of the conference will be held…

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Announcement about ATMO America Venue
20 April 2023

Walmart, EPA Among Speakers at ATMO America

Jim McClendon, Director of Engineering at Walmart Stores, and Cindy Newberg, Director of the Stratospheric Protection Division at the Office of Atmospheric Programs, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), are among the speakers confirmed for the ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2023 on natural refrigerant-based HVAC&R This 12th annual edition of the conference will be held Monday, June 12, and Tuesday,…

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13 April 2023

Contractors Panel Announced!

We are thrilled to announce that this year, ATMOsphere America Summit will have on stage a strong panel of leading contractors from North America. The speakers will share their experiences using different types of natural refrigerants-based technologies, including benefits, and challenges they’ve faced, as well as address the current market situation like technician shortage. Please join us on welcoming this fabulous line-up of…

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ATMO America Conference on Natural Refrigerants, ATMO Awards banner to nominate innovations on natrefs technologies
4 April 2023

R744.com: Nominate NatRef End Users and Innovations for ATMO Awards

ATMOsphere, publisher of R744.com and organizer of the ATMOsphere America Summit 2023, has announced the launch of the nomination process for the ATMO Awards/ North America. The ATMO Awards/ North America, honoring excellence in the implementation of natural refrigerant-based HVAC&R systems, will be given during a special ceremony on the first day of the ATMOsphere America Summit,…

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4 April 2023

ATMO Awards / North America!

The ATMO Awards/ North America will be given during a special ceremony on the first day of ATMOsphere America, June 12 in Washington D.C. The awards will recognize people and organizations that excel in advancing natural-refrigerant technologies, in four categories: Nominations Are Now Open We’d like to invite you to help us recognize the leaders of our industry by sharing your…

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23 March 2023

Have you registered yet?

ATMOsphere America Summit 2023 is coming your way, bringing you yet again another innovative and informative conference. As always, we will be delivering the high-quality content our HVAC&R community has come to know! MAIN HIGHLIGHTS Take a look at the program and start preparing for THE conference of the year on the business case for natural refrigerants. Interested to hear about…

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Announcement about ATMO America Venue
9 March 2023

WELCOME TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSOR

We’d like to give a special shout out to the Sponsor that’s been supporting ATMOsphere America since its launch, Hillphoenix! Hillphoenix is a preeminent North American refrigeration supplier with over 12,000 food retail and industrial CO₂ system installations globally. Over the years, the company has earned eleven consecutive EPA GreenChill Store Certification Excellence Awards and has educated over 37,000 industry…

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1 March 2023

Opportunity to Showcase Your Expertise!

Friday March 10 is the last day to submit your technology case study showcasing natural refrigerants, to be presented at ATMOsphere America 2023! Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this thrilling conference program, focusing on sustainable cooling and heating. We are looking for case studies by manufacturers, which can be presented along with end-users or installers. Please ensure that your submission is relevant…

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Announcement about ATMO America Venue
27 February 2023

Venue Announced!

We’re thrilled to be hosting the leading natural refrigerant conference in North America at the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel. Located in the heart of the city, the Renaissance is a prime location to bring you the latest edition of our event!Take advantage of the special rate and stay exactly where the conference is taking place to enhance your experience….

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ATMO America 2023 announcement: Last call to submit a case study on natural refrigerant technology. Commercial refrigeration, industrial refrigeration, HVAC & Heat pumps
21 February 2023

Early Bird Last Chance!

EARLY BIRD OFFER ENDS THIS FRIDAY! Reserve your spot for ATMOsphere America Summit 2023, taking place on June 12-13 in Washington D.C., and save up to US$150. The annual conference will be a special opportunity for the North American market to meet with other industry stakeholders, and make new business connections, while learning from experts and leading organizations. Take a…

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Networking Event ATMO America is Calling for Natural Refrigerants case studies referring to end users
13 February 2023

R744.com: Call Issued for Case Studies on Natural Refrigerants for ATMO America in D.C. in June

ATMOsphere, publisher of R744.com, has issued a call for case studies from manufacturers of natural refrigerant technologies to be presented at the ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2023, which will be held Monday, June 12, and Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Washington, D.C. The case studies must be relevant to the North American market and refer…

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Call for case studies announcement. Present innovative technologies at ATMO America Summit 2023, an event on natural refrigerants
6 February 2023

Get your technology on the stage!

This is an official call for natural refrigerant technology case studies to be presented at ATMOsphere America 2023, taking place on June 12-13, Washington D.C. The deadline for submissions is March 10. Submissions are encouraged for case studies relating to: Please ensure that your submission is relevant to the North American market, and refers to a real-life application and an end user. Preference…

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ATMO America 2023 -dates announcements of the event on natural refrigerants HVACR industry
6 February 2023

R744.com: ATMO America 2023 Is Set for June 12-13 in Washington, D.C.; Registration Open

ATMOsphere, publisher of R744.com, has announced that the dates for its ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2023 will be Monday, June 12, and Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Washington, D.C., and registration is open. This 12th annual edition of ATMO America will gather key industry experts, including manufacturers, policy makers, end users and contractors, to learn about…

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Save the date to ATMO America 2023, sustainable event on natural refrigerants in North America.
1 February 2023

Save the date

The 2023 edition of ATMOsphere America Summit will take place on June 12-13 in Washington D.C.! SAVE UP TO US$150 ON YOUR PASS Registration is open! Take full advantage of the EARLY BIRD OFFER by registering now. The event will be a unique opportunity to meet and exchange opinions with the market’s leading end users, contractors, manufacturers, policy-makers and government…

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Call for Case Studies!
5 January 2023

Call for Case Studies!

You’re invited to submit your technology case studies showcasing natural refrigerants for ATMOsphere America 2023! We are looking for case studies by manufacturers which can be presented along with end-users or installers. Due to limited availability, the selection process will be highly demanding. Please ensure that your submission is also relevant to the American market…

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