ATMOsphere America Summit 2024
If you’re looking to gain insight into the future of natural refrigerant-based technologies, this event is for you!
This event has ended — thank you to everyone who joined us in Washington.
- Date
- June 10–11, 2024
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Venue
- 1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
About
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
- End user and contractors experiences with natural refrigerants
- Policy and standards updates, including the latest from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Discussion on the impact of PFAS refrigerants on health and safety
- Applications of natural refrigerant heat pumps
- 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
- 8:00AM
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Participants are invited to the registration table to pick up their name badge upon arrival.
- 8:45AMSession
Introduction
Welcome and introduction by Marc Chasserot, Founder & CEO, ATMOsphere.
- 9:00AMKeynote
Keynote: How Robert Bilott Exposed the Global Threat of PFAS: Lessons for the Cooling and Heating Industry
Robert Bilott, a famed U.S. environmental attorney whose lawsuits against the chemical industry exposed for the first time the prevalence and harmful health effects of the environmental pollutant known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), will open the conference with a keynote.
Moderators: Marc Chasserot & Michael Garry, ATMOsphere
Robert Bilott, Award-Winning Environmental Attorney. Read more
- 10:00AM
Networking Break
Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served in the sponsor exhibition area.
- 10:30AMSession
Impact of HFOs: PFAS and Global Warming
This session will examine how HFOs are not only linked to PFAS (“forever chemicals”) but also to HFC-23, a super potent greenhouse gas (GWP 14,600).
ModeratorMichael Garry, ATMOsphere
Mindi Messmer, Senior Research Scientist, MedStar Health, Former Member of the New Hampshire House of RepresentativesUnpacking PFAS: Understanding Their Impact on Health and Lessons from the Past
Richie Kaur, Non-CO2 Climate Pollution Reduction Advocate, Climate & Energy, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)Navigating the HFC Phasedown and the PFAS Pollution Crisis
Gabriel Salierno, Green Chemist, Toxics Use Reduction Institute HFOs: Climate Friend or Foe?
Michael Garry, Editor-at-Large, ATMOsphereF-gases and TFA: The Growing PFAS Threat
- 11:45AMSession
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. Leading North American suppliers will also give brief strategic and visionary presentations sharing their latest success stories, lessons learned, challenges and next steps regarding natural refrigerant-based technologies.
ModeratorMarc Chasserot , ATMOsphere
Subodh Sharma, Director of Systems Product Management, Hillphoenix Natural Refrigeration – Accelerating Adoption
Michael Lehtinen, Senior Product Leader - CO₂ Solutions, Hussmann Natural Refrigerant Products, Challenges & Solutions
Kurt Knapke, VP - Marketing & Solution Strategy, Copeland 10 Innovations Transforming Retail Operations
Ignacio Chaparro, Sustainability & New Technologies Manager, Kysor Warren Epta USRefrigeration Market Trends
John Miranda, Director of CO₂ Strategy, Industrial Refrigeration - North America, Johnson Controls – Frick® & M&M Carnot Market Trends
James Seabrook, President, Vitalis R744 Market Trends
- 12:45PM
ATMO Networking: Lunch
- 1:45PMPanel
End Users Panel
Leading end users will share their experiences using different types of natural refrigerant technologies, including benefits, challenges and future plans.
ModeratorMichael Garry, ATMOsphere
Megan Rodriguez, Senior Manager of Refrigeration, Grocery OutletGrocery Outlet and the Journey to Natural Refrigerants
Nova-Aer Teale, Director of Engineering, Lineage LogisticsGrasping the Situation
Robert Ellison, Vice President of Operations, General RefrigerationNatural Refrigerant for Office Cooling and some ….
- 3:00PM
Networking Break
Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served in the sponsor exhibition area.
- 3:30PM· 2 parallel sessionsSession
Parallel Session 1: Refrigeration Case Studies - Part 1
Case studies presented by leading manufacturers, about commercial and industrial applications of natural refrigerants.
ModeratorMichael Garry, ATMOsphere
Senthilkumar K Shanmugam, Technical Program Manager, & Scott Martin, Senior Director of Industry Relations and Compliance, HillphoenixCharge Preservation: Approaches to Mitigate Charge Loss During Power or Service Events
Kurt Knapke, VP - Marketing & Solution Strategy, Copeland, & Wynand Groenewald, Founder, Future Green NowLowering Evaporator Superheat to Improve Efficiencies in CO₂ Systems
Peter Dee, Director Sales Services CO₂, Energy Recovery; Ignacio Chaparro, Sustainability & New Technologies Manager, Kysor Warren; & Michael Dellecave, Sr. Manager of Refrigeration Strategy & Mechanical Design,The Kroger Co. From Innovation to Application: Kroger, Energy Recovery, and Kysor Warren on Energy Efficient CO₂ Refrigeration
Akash Bhatia, Director Systems Engineering & Masterflux Business Development, Tecumseh, & Prabhakar Doppalapudi, Chief Engineering and Technical Services Officer, TruMed SystemsVariable Speed DC Refrigeration System for Stationary Medical Cooling With Natural Refrigerant
SessionParallel Session 2: Refrigeration Case Studies - Part 2
Case studies presented by leading manufacturers, about commercial and industrial applications of natural refrigerants.
ModeratorMichael Hines, ATMOsphere
Johari Gregorio, Application Engineer North America, Embraco, & Rob Dody, Senior Engineering Manager, Structural Concepts Full Product Line Conversion From HFOs To Low Charge R-290 Variable-Speed Technology
Reed Portney, Assistant Product Manager, Evapco, & Andy Eversole, General Manager Industrial Refrigeration Division, ColonialWebb Converting Liberty University’s LaHaye Ice Center to Low Charge Ammonia
Bill Carr, National Account Manager, Smart Care Eco-Friendly Refrigeration System Designed for Cold Storage Warehouse
Jorge “JT” Coneybeer, Senior Engineering Consultant, VEIC Field-Testing of Flooded Evaporator Grocery Store CO₂ System in Minnesota
- 5:00PMSession
ATMO Awards / North America Ceremony
The ATMO Awards / North America ceremony will recognize companies and individuals leading the transition to natural refrigerant-based technologies.
- 5:30PM
Networking Drinks Reception
Participants are invited to join us for a networking drinks reception.
Speakers
Sponsors
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Venue
1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Washington, United States
Announcements
Media Coverage ATMO America
Last month, ATMOsphere America Summit 2024 sparked significant discussions on a wide range of topics including policy developments; PFAS and global warming; market trends; end users’ insights and best practice; latest technologies in refrigeration and heat pumps; training; and initiatives to accelerate the use of natural refrigerants. You will find below the media coverage and articles in the…
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Event Highlights!
For the 13th time, the ATMOsphere America Summit was a resounding success! The conference explored a wide array of topics, featuring inspiring and transformative discussions on the latest trends and advancements in natural refrigerant technologies. We extend our heartfelt THANK YOU to the 49 sponsors and partners, 53 expert speakers, and attendees from 180+ organizations for their support in advancing our industry towards…
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Last Chance to Register!
Hurry! These are the LAST DAYS TO REGISTER for ATMOsphere America 2024. Be sure to register by Friday to secure your pass at a standard rate! After that, last-minute registration prices will apply. Seize this opportunity to join 175+ organizations at the premier North American thought leadership conference on future-proof HVAC&R technologies and grow your business with NatRefs. We look…
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Vote for the Innovation of the Year and Person of the Year!
Voting for the ATMO Award / North America ‘Innovation of the Year’ and ‘Person of the Year’ is now open to the public until 1:30 PM (ET) on June 10! The nominees are… INNOVATION OF THE YEAR PERSON OF THE YEAR The winners will be announced at ATMOsphere America, during the ATMO Awards / North America ceremony, beginning at 4:45 PM…
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Final program!
We are delighted to present the complete program for ATMOsphere America Summit 2024, featuring a remarkable selection of speakers and ample opportunities to delve into the current and future advancements in natural refrigerant-based technologies. Hurry, there is not a lot of time left, make sure to book your pass today! View the detailed program online…
Read moreHave you registered yet?
Have You Registered Yet? ATMOsphere America 2024 is fast approaching, bringing you another insightful and informative conference. As always, we promise to deliver the high-quality content that our HVAC&R community relies on! Gain insights into refrigeration and heat pump market trends, receive updates on policy and standards, discover the latest in innovative technologies, learn best practices from end users using natural…
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ATMOsphere Natural Refrigerants Label
On Day 2 of ATMOsphere America, Marc Chasserot, ATMOsphere, will provide an update of the ATMOsphere Approved Label and outline the next steps. He will be joined on stage by ATMO Approved companies that will share their valuable experience: Dave Sholtis, Vice President & General Manager, M&M Carnot – Johnson Controls Andreas Meier, Managing Director, TEKO Refrigeration Refrigeration Market Trends Welcome to Vitalis, our new…
Read moreNew Speakers!
We’re thrilled to reveal the latest additions to our lineup of speakers, bringing us their insights and expertise at ATMOsphere America. Join us in extending a warm welcome to them: Policy & Standars session Nancy Skinner, Senator, California State Senate, will discuss her new bill, SB 903, focused on regulating PFAS, including fluorinated refrigerants known to contribute to PFAS…
Read moreJust Over 4 Weeks to Go! List of Organizations Attending
Make the most of the networking opportunities at ATMOsphere America. Get a head start on planning by downloading the list of 120+ organizations confirmed so far. Register here to reserve your spot. End users, government, contractors, and NGOs register for FREE! Training Panel We are thrilled to announce the speakers of our Training Panel! They will take the stage to talk…
Read moreCritically Acclaimed Film ‘Dark Waters’ Now Available for Streaming on Netflix US!
Critically Acclaimed Film ‘Dark Waters’ Now Available for Streaming on Netflix US! The film narrative delves into the remarkable story of Robert Bilott, the keynote speaker of ATMOsphere America. Inspired by Bilott’s book ‘Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer’s Twenty-Year Battle Against DuPont‘, the movie sheds light on his lawsuits against the chemical industry, which exposed for…
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Refrigeration Market Trends Panel
During this session, Marc Chasserot, CEO & Founder, ATMOsphere, will share the latest market and policy trends from around the world on natural refrigerant technologies, including selected data from ATMOsphere’s Annual Market Report. Joining him on stage, leading North American suppliers will give brief strategic and visionary presentations sharing their latest achievements, lessons learned, challenges and…
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Policy & Standards Session
In this highly anticipated session of the ATMOsphere America, key representatives will discuss the policy and standards developments impacting the uptake of natural refrigerants in North America. We extend a warm welcome to our panelists: Suzanne Hagell, Chief of the GHG Mitigation Bureau, Office of Climate Change, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will talk about the progress with New…
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State Funding for Natural Refrigerants
Partnering with the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC), we are thrilled to announce a new session on State Funding for Natural Refrigerants, at ATMO America 2024. As food retailers transition from HFC refrigerants to future-proof alternatives, they are limited by the high capital costs of replacing equipment. State funding programs have the potential to help offset those…
Read moreATMO Awards / North America: Send Your Nomination Today!
The ATMO Awards / North America are returning this year and will be held on June 10, Day 1 of ATMOsphere America! The awards will recognize people and organizations demonstrating exceptional contributions to the advancement of natural-refrigerant technologies across four distinct categories: Submit Your Nomination Today! We invite you to participate in acknowledging the leaders of our industry. Click here to send…
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Keynote: How Robert Bilott Exposed the Global Threat of PFAS
We unveil a major announcement today! Robert Bilott, a famed U.S. environmental attorney whose lawsuits against the chemical industry exposed for the first time the prevalence and harmful health effects of the environmental pollutant known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), will be the keynote speaker at ATMOsphere America Summit 2024: Robert Bilott, Award-Winning Environmental Attorney Thanks…
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Heat Pump Session
Join us today in extending a warm welcome to the speakers taking the stage to present their innovative case studies, in the Heat Pump session of ATMOsphere America Summit 2024! Scott Martin, Senior Director of Industry Relations and Compliance, Hillphoenix, & Peter Reist, Director of Product & Sales Strategy, Flō Energy Solutions I Leveraging Heat Reclaim to Enhance CO₂ ROI Giacomo Pisano, CO₂ Compressors Business Development Manager, Dorin I CO₂…
Read moreAnother Round of Case Studies Announced!
Additional technology case study presentations have been added to the program of ATMO America 2024! Let’s give a warm welcome to our new speakers: Tania Herrera, Güntner, Dan O’Brien,Zero Zone, & Amond World I Sustainable Storage: The Advantages of Natural Refrigerants and Adiabatic Gas Coolers in Cold Storage Facilities Akash Bhatia, Tecumseh & Prabhakar Doppalapudi, TruMed I Variable Speed DC Refrigeration System for Stationary Medical Cooling With Natural…
Read moreFirst Case Studies Announced!
Discover today the first confirmed innovative refrigeration case studies presented by leading experts at ATMOsphere America Summit 2024, on June 10-11! Senthilkumar Goundar & Derek Gosselin,Hillphoenix I Charge Preservation: Approaches to Mitigate Charge Loss During Power or Service Events Andre Patenaude, Copeland & Wynand Groenewald, Future Green Now I Lowering Superheat to Improve Efficiencies in CO₂ Systems Reed Portney,Evapco& Andy Eversole,ColonialWebbI ColonialWebb & Evapco Convert Liberty University’s LaHaye Ice Center to Packaged…
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Last Call For Case Studies
Friday March 1 is the last day to submit your innovative technology case study showcasing natural refrigerants, to be presented at ATMOsphere America Summit 2024 on June 10-11, in Washington D.C. We are looking for case studies by manufacturers, which can be presented along with end-users or installers (for heat pump case studies: preferred but not required). Please ensure that your…
Read moreEarly Bird Last Chance
Reserve your spot for ATMOsphere America Summit 2024, taking place on June 10-11 in Washington D.C.!The annual conference will be a unique opportunity for the North American market to meet with industry stakeholders, establish new business connections, and learn about the latest developments in natural refrigerants-based solutions from experts and leading organizations. Secure your Early Bird pass before this…
Read moreVenue Announcement
Exciting news! ATMOsphere America Summit 2024 is set to return to the iconic Mayflower Hotel as the hosting venue this year. Nestled in the heart of D.C., this historic landmark is located a short stroll away from the White House and the monuments of the National Mall, making it the ideal venue setting. Enjoy exclusive room rates from $329 + tax. Enhance…
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Early Bird Offer
Another great edition of ATMOsphere America Summit is coming your way! Join us in Washington D.C., on June 10-11 to hear all the latest on the cooling & heating industry! EARLY BIRD registration for the conference is open and you can save up to US$ 180 on your pass! The conference will be THE place to be for anyone looking to gain…
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Call for Case Studies!
You’re invited to submit your technology case studies showcasing natural refrigerants for ATMOsphere America 2024! 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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Save the Date! I Holiday Offer on Registration
We are extremely pleased to announce that the 2024 edition of ATMOsphere America Summit will take place on June 10-11 in Washington D.C.! Book your pass today Registration is open, take full advantage of the SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFER by booking your pass now and save up to US$ 250. What to expect The conference offers a unique opportunity to engage and exchange insights with top industry professionals…
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