ATMOsphere Asia 2020

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Date: 17–18 November 2020
Location: Online, Worldwide

Programme

14:00
Session
Welcome Messages
Introduction by Jan Dusek, shecco
Welcome by Engr. William P. Cuñado, Director, Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau
14:10
Session
International Speaker Toby Peters on Clean Cooling
Keynote presentation on what makes refrigeration one of the most important and relevant current topics in the world, how it relates to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how, using a whole system approach, we can transform the food system from farm to fork into a resilient and sustainable structure.
Toby Peters, Engineering and Physical Sciences Professor in Cold Economy, University of Birmingham
14:40
Panel
Panel – State of the Industry
Panel discussion with key stakeholders ranging from government to associations and private industry, discussing the current state and challenges of the food cold chain in the Philippines.
ModeratorDevin Yoshimoto, APAC Editor, shecco
Raquel Echague, OIC-Director, Resource-Based Industries Service, Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, Board of Investments
Cherrie Atilano, Founding Farmer, CEO and President, AGREA International
15:30
Break
15:40
Panel
Food Cold Chain – End User Panel 1
Local end users representing food production, distribution and retail businesses sharing their experiences, challenges and learnings with the industry.
ModeratorJan Dusek, COO, shecco
Jairus Ferrer, Founder and CEO, Umá by iFarms, Inc.
Ar. Edson Mendoza, Royal Duty Free Shops & Emilio Gonzalez La’O, President/CEO, Cold Front Technologies Asia
16:30
Session
Global Market Trends
Panel discussion featuring industry leading companies who are driving clean cooling technology opportunities for the Philippines.
ModeratorJan Dusek, COO, shecco
Andreas Meier, Managing Director, TEKO
Eason Cheng, Marketing Manager — Refrigeration, Asia Pacific, CAREL
17:55
Session
Closing Day 1
Summary and closing remarks: Jan Dusek, COO, shecco

Speakers

Venue

We’re thrilled to bring you yet another superb edition of ATMOsphere Asia during the month of November! Due to the recent global developments with the COVID-19 health crisis, ATMOsphere Asia 2020 will take place in a digital format November 17th to the 18th! This edition of the conference will discuss and analyze the status of the market for natural refrigerants-based technologies and opportunities in the fast-growing market of Asia where competition is increasing. ATMO Asia 2020 aims to be THE platform to focus on applications of environmentally friendly, energy-efficient refrigeration throughout the cold chain – from farms to packing houses to cold-storage warehouses and finally stores – while advancing food safety and security. Conference attendees will include end users, policy makers, manufacturers, researchers, academia, NGOs, associations, media, consultants and other relevant key industry experts & thought leaders!

Announcements

19 November 2020

Cold Chain Innovation Hub Session – Policy & Standards

Discussion by key representatives and stakeholders on the latest regulatory issues and standards required to enable a sustainable food cold chain in Southeast Asia.

19 November 2020

Food Cold Chain – End User Panel 2

Local end users representing food production, distribution and retail businesses sharing their experiences, challenges and learnings with the industry.

19 November 2020

Cold Chain Innovation Hub Session – Training

Discussion on the key opportunities, challenges and requirements needed to enable widespread training and upskilling of technicians and engineers on sustainable food cold chain technologies.

19 November 2020

Suppliers Panel: Cold Chain Solutions 2

Panel discussion featuring industry leading companies who are driving clean cooling technology opportunities for the Philippines.

19 November 2020

International Speaker Toby Peters on Clean Cooling

Keynote presentation on what makes refrigeration one of the most important and relevant current topics in the world, how it relates to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how, using a whole system approach, we can transform the food system from farm to fork into a resilient

19 November 2020

Food Cold Chain – End User Panel 1

Local end users representing food production, distribution and retail businesses sharing their experiences, challenges and learnings with the industry.

19 November 2020

International Speaker on Cooling as a Service (CaaS)

The Cooling as a Service Initiative is a global effort launched in early 2019 by BASE and K-CEP to scale up investments in clean and efficient cooling by mainstreaming the Cooling as a Service business model. CaaS involves building and business owners paying for the cooling service instead of invest

19 November 2020

Panel – State of the Industry

Panel discussion with key stakeholders ranging from government to associations and private industry, discussing the current state and challenges of the food cold chain in the Philippines.