ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2024

Name: ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2024
Start: 2024-11-25
End: 2024-11-26
Location: Prague Congress Centre

The conference for the people who move natural refrigerants forward

This event has ended — thank you to everyone who joined us in Prague.

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Date: 25–26 November 2024
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Venue: Prague Congress Centre

About

The 14th edition of the annual conference was held in Prague on 25-26 November, 2024. In addition to highlighting the latest trends and accomplishments in natural refrigerant technologies, this two-day event delved into business opportunities and unveiled future perspectives in the HVAC&R industry.

Attendees

End users, policy makers, manufacturers, installers, researchers, academia, NGOs, associations, media and consultants.

On the agenda

Keynote presentations
Policy developments: PFAS and implementation of the F-gas regulation
The impact of PFAS refrigerants on health and safety
Growing demand for HVAC and heat pump solutions
Transport sector: opportunities for natural refrigerant
End user presentations
Market trends
Latest innovative technology presentations
Panel discussions

You will learn

Explore energy-efficient, sustainable, cost-effective, and future-proof solutions
Stay informed about market trends and the latest cutting-edge technologies
Uncover the advantages end users are experiencing with natural refrigerant systems
Gain insights into global and regional regulations and standards, from key policy experts
Learn about the health and environmental impact of f-gas refrigerants

Programme

08:15
Registration & welcome coffee
Participants are invited to the registration table to pick up their name badge upon arrival.
09:00
Introduction & speed networking
Participants will introduce themselves and get to know one another in a dynamic speed networking session.
Welcome and introduction by Marc Chasserot, Founder & CEO, ATMOsphere
09:15
Panel
Investor panel
Leading private equity firm Triton will share insights into its natural refrigerant fund, acquisition strategy, impact, and plans, as well as ESG considerations within the HVACR sector across Europe. This will be followed by a discussion where representatives from acquired manufacturing and contractor companies, Kelvion and bluu unit, will explain how this integration has influenced their outlook and approach.
ModeratorMarc Chasserot, ATMOsphere
Friedrich Ysenburg, Investment Professional, Triton
Ted Amyuni, Senior Industry Expert, Triton
Timo Kivilaht, Senior Vice President of the Global Solutions Engineers, Kelvion
Frank Jansing, CEO, bluu unit
10:30
Networking break
Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served in the sponsor exhibition area.
11:00
Session
Natural refrigerants market trends
Leading suppliers will share their in-depth look at the latest natural refrigerant-based technology market trends in Europe. They will 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
Nadine Neuberger, Management Assistent & Head of Marketing, TEKO Refrigeration
Ivan Zudek, Partner, Zudek
Olivier Liégeois, Refrigeration Marketing Director, Copeland
11:30
Panel
F-gas & standards panel
Key representatives will discuss the developments and the implementation of the F-gas regulation, the global landscape of F-gases, standards and future outlooks.
ModeratorMarc Chasserot, ATMOsphere
Arno Kaschl, Senior Policy Officer, DG CLIMA, European Commission
Developing EU F-gas policies
Jana Mašíčková, National Focal Point for the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol, Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic
Implementation of the F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 in the Czech Republic
Clare Perry, Climate Campaign Leader, Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA)
International developments in F-gases
Asbjørn Vonsild, Consultant,
13:00
ATMO networking lunch
14:00
Panel
End users panel
Leading end users will share their experiences using different types of natural refrigerant technologies, including benefits, challenges and future plans.
ModeratorJan Dusek, ATMOsphere
Olaf Schulze, Director Energy Management/ Real Estate Sustainability, METRO Properties
F Gas Exit Program of METRO 2040 Status and Progress Report
Jan Geeraerts, Head Of Engineering Department, Carrefour Belgium
Carrefour's CO₂ strategy and energy innovations
Vincent Grass, Global Refrigeration Leader, Corporate Operations – Engineering Services, Nestlé
Moving heat with renewable electricity!
15:00· 2 parallel sessions
Session
Parallel session 1: Refrigeration case studies
Case studies presented by leading manufacturers, about commercial and industrial applications of natural refrigerants.
ModeratorJan Dusek, ATMOsphere
Ian Dickinson, Design and Standards Manager – Refrigeration, Co-op
Mike Marsden, Director End Users, Copeland
Chris Griffiths, Technical Manager, Omega Solutions
Innovative cooling and heating with CO₂ in a Co-op convenience store
Maurice Robinson, Sales Manager, TEKO Refrigeration
Reliability meets innovation: TEKO’s ROXSTA Cube Mini S powered by TECO2nditioner and TEKO2mulator
Jaume Casanovas, European Cold Chain Product & Planning Specialist, and Mick Langford, UK Head of Sales Cooling Solutions, Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions
Neil McCourt, Technical Manager, Keep It Cool Refrigeration
Panasonic’s sustainable cold chain solutions for the blast chilling process
Darren Lacroix, Account Manager CO₂, Energy Recovery & Stefaan Bostyn, CEO, Fieuw Koeltechniek
Expanding PX G1300 Energy Recovery technology in retail CO₂ systems across Europe
Session
Parallel session 2: Transport refrigeration case studies
Looking at the transport sector and the opportunities for natural refrigerant to grow. What options are currently available and what is needed.
ModeratorMichael Hines, ATMOsphere
Henning Altebäumer, CEO, Ecooltec
Michael Reiserer, Managing Director, Bierbichler
Update on field experiences with natural refrigerants in transport refrigeration units
Dominik Radler, Chief Technology Officer, PBX
Propane refrigeration system for temperature-controlled logistics of pharmaceuticals
Kirsten Orschulok, Project lead – Greener Reefer project, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Greener maritime containers: proof of concept for R290 reefers
Paul van Rooijen, Managing Director, Aurora Netherlands
Sustainable thermal management for electric buses
16:00
Networking break
Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served in the sponsor exhibition area. natural refrigerants.
16:30
Session
Refrigeration case studies
Case studies presented by leading manufacturers, about commercial and industrial applications of natural refrigerants.
ModeratorJan Dusek, ATMOsphere
Marino Bassi, Key Account Sr. Advisor, Embraco
Eoin Lennon, Director Of Innovation, Novum
Energy efficiency improvements on horizontal freezers for supermarkets
Umberto Di Barbora, Global Refrigeration Coolers Product and Marketing Director, Modine
Borja Batlle Castelbon, Technical Specialist
Lorenzo Peñafiel Miguel, Technical Sales Representative, Technical-Commercial Department, Pecomark
ECO-BATIC®: New adiabatic coolers used in CO₂ industrial refrigeration system at Spanish agricultural producer
Luca Rossi, ENG. Project Manager, Biaggini Frigoriferi
Giacomo Pisano, CO₂ Compressors Business Development Manager, Officine Mario Dorin
Andrea Skory, Facility and Technical Manager, Migros
New R744 fully integrated system for Migros Bellinzona
Douglas Scott, Sales Manager - Industrial Products, J&E Hall
Ammonia CO₂ cascade system for major European logistics facility
17:30
Session
ATMO Awards / Europe ceremony
ATMO Awards / Europe ceremony, recognising companies and individuals leading the transition to natural refrigerant-based technologies.
18:00
Networking drinks reception
Participants are invited to join us for networking drinks and food on the 24th floor of the Grand Hotel Prague Towers, located a 5-minute walk from our conference venue. Address: Grand Hotel Prague Towers, Kongresová 1655/1, 140 69 Praha 4-Nusle. Directions: Cross the bridge, turn left go down the stairs to reach the reception venue.

Speakers

Venue

Prague Congress Centre

5. května 1640/65, 140 21 Praha 4-Nusle, Czechia
Prague, Czech Republic

Announcements

ATMO Europe 2024, Innovation of the Year voting

19 November 2024

ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2024 – Innovation of the Year voting

Voting for the ATMO Award / Europe ‘Innovation of the Year’ in thecategories Heat Pumps and Refrigerationis now open to the public until 25 November. The nominees are… Innovation of the Year / Heat Pumps VILTER BY COPELAND: VQ95 single-screw ammonia-based industrial heat pumps Innovation of the Year / Refrigeration Don’t wait, cast your vote today, just follow the link here!

14 November 2024

FINAL PROGRAMME!

We are delighted to present the complete programme for ATMOsphere Europe 2024, featuring a remarkable selection of speakers and ample opportunities to delve into the current and future advancements in natural refrigerant-based technologies. Check out the full schedule below or click here. Monday, 25 November INVESTOR PANEL NATURAL REFRIGERANTS MARKET TRENDS F-GAS & STANDARDS PANEL END USERS PANEL…

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13 November 2024

F-Gas & Standards Panel and more Case Studies

Introducing the expert panelists who will discuss the implementation of the F-gas regulation, the global landscape of F-gases, standards, and future outlooks. Arno Kaschl, Senior Policy Officer, DG CLIMA, European Commission Jana Mašíčková, National Focal Point for the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol, Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic Clare Perry, Climate Campaign Leader, Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) Asbjørn Vonsild, Consultant, Vonsild Consulting…

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13 November 2024

PFAS panel & New End user Speaker

Join us at ATMOsphere Europe 2024 for an insightful PFAS panel discussion! Specialists in the field will explore the health, safety, and environmental impacts of HFOs and the TFA byproducts they produce, as well as share updates on the restriction proposal. Christine Luetzkendorf, Policy Advisor on Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases, Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) Jonatan Kleimark, Senior Chemicals and Business Advisor, ChemSec Cinzia Verzeletti, Senior…

ATMO_Europe_Natural refrigerants market trends_conference focused on natural refrigerant-based technology

6 November 2024

New announcement: Natural refrigerants market trends

In this session, top suppliers will share their in-depth look at the latest market trends in natural refrigerant technology in Europe. They will deliver brief strategic presentations, sharing recent success stories, insights, challenges, and future plans. A warm welcome to our panelists! Andreas Meier, Managing Director, TEKO Refrigeration Ivan Zudek, Partner, Zudek Olivier Liégeois, Refrigeration Marketing Director, Copeland Organisations Attending Get ready for ATMO Europe! Click…

4 November 2024

Further case studies announced!

We’re pleased to announce the newest round of case studies confirmed for presentation at ATMOsphere Europe Summit! HEAT PUMPS: Ivan Zudek & Jakob Terčon, Zudek I Low charge air cooled ammonia chiller for data centre Ilona Pavšukova, Refra | Benefits provided by Refra propane heat pump secure major industry award Céline Lach, Euroklimat | Revolutionising heat generation: high-efficiency butane heat pumps for a carbon-free future Raymond Decorvet, MAN…

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4 November 2024

Conversation with “The Heat Pump Man”, Richard Warry

Real-life opportunities and challenges with heat pumps, in conversation with “The Heat Pump Man”, Richard Warry We’re introducing a new session at ATMOsphere Europe today! Richard Warry is the founder of an independent, distribution company (ICG Heat Pumps) who specialises in commercial heat pumps in collaboration with leading brands and manufacturers across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Drawing…

24 October 2024

End User Panel | New Case Studies

We are excited to unveil the speakers for the End Users Panel of ATMO Europe, each bringing unique experiences and insights into their use of natural refrigerant-based technologies to enrich our discussions: Olaf Schulze, Director Energy Management/ Real Estate Sustainability, METRO Properties Vincent Grass, Global Refrigeration Leader, Corporate Operations – Engineering Services, Nestlé Michael Reiserer, Managing Director, Ferdinand Bierbichler In addition, check out below the latest case…

24 October 2024

Investor Panel announcement!

Join us in welcoming our esteemed speakers for ATMOsphere Europe‘s first-ever investor panel. Leading private equity firm Triton will share insights into its natural refrigerant fund, acquisition strategy, impact, and plans, as well as ESG considerations within the HVACR sector across Europe. This will be followed by a discussion where representatives from acquired manufacturing and contractor companies, Kelvion and bluu unit, will explain…

Keynote: PFAS - a growing concern in the HVACR industry, Michael Kauffeld I ATMO Europe Summit 2024

22 October 2024

Keynote speech announced | New speakers

We’re excited to announce the keynote address by Professor Michael Kauffeld, at ATMOsphere Europe 2024. His presentation will share insights on the latest developments regarding PFAS, including how other industries have successfully transitioned to PFAS-free alternatives. He will also present his research on quantifying the percentage of PFAS components and materials used in HVAC equipment. Michael Kauffeld, Karlsruhe…

7 October 2024

New case studies announced!

We’re pleased to announce the second round of case studies confirmed for presentation at ATMOsphere Europe Summit! Heat pumps Anders Mønsted, Advansor, Frank Wold Pettersen & Helge Kleivane, Mandal Kjøleservice I 1,4 MW cooling and 2 MW heating combined in one for pharmaceutical process Sander Beltman, Dutek, & Marcel Gehrels, Unica Energy Solutions I Decentralised district heating and cooling with natural refrigerant heat pumps and…

25 September 2024

First speakers announced

Discover today the first confirmed innovative case studies presented by leading experts at ATMOsphere Europe Summit, on 25-26 November! Refrigeration Ian Dickinson, Co-op, Mike Marsden,Copeland, & Nabil Cook, Omega Solutions I Innovative cooling and heating with CO₂ in a Co-op convenience store Darren Lacroix, Energy Recovery& Fieuw Koeltechniek I Expanding PX G1300 Energy Recovery technology in retail CO₂ systems across Europe Heat pumps Kim Gardø Christensen, Fenagy I Mechnical sub-cooling for CO₂ heat…

23 August 2024

Case study submission – deadline reminder

The deadline for case study submissions is just around the corner – 30 August 2024. Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your project using natural refrigerants at ATMOsphere Europe Summit. We’re specifically seeking case studies for sessions on Refrigeration, Heat Pumps, or Transport. Don’t let this opportunity pass – submit your abstract and share your expertise with HVAC&R industry…

19 July 2024

Case study submission deadline extended

ATMOsphere Europe 2024 is the perfect place to meet with a large community of HVAC&R stakeholders who move natural refrigerants forward and exchange new ideas and innovations! This is your chance to learn from top experts through a versatile programme. See the preliminary agenda here. Deadline extended for case Studies! We wouldn’t want you to miss the opportunity to use the…

10 July 2024

Welcome our Platinum Sponsor!

We’d like to extend a special recognition to our Platinum Sponsor Triton, and are excited that they will be supporting ATMOsphere Europe 2024! Triton is a value-focused investor in the European mid-market with great experience in the business services sector, and a strong emphasis on ESG-driven business models. With over two decades of experience investing in service companies throughout…

27 June 2024

View the programme!

Another great edition of ATMO Europe is coming your way! Join us in Prague on 25-26 November to hear all the latest on the cooling & heating industry! This conference is the premier event for gaining knowledge on the present and future advancements in natural refrigerant-based technologies. Check out the exciting two-day programme we have planned for you below.We hope…

5 June 2024

Conference venue unveiled

In the spotlight: unveiling our conference venue Exciting news! ATMOSphere Europe Summit 2024 is taking place at the state of the art Prague Congress Centre. Situated in the wider city centre of the metropolis directly at Metro C-Line Station, the venue is located only two stops away from the historic old town. Keep an eye out for more updates…

29 April 2024

Call for case studies

You’re invited to submit your technology case studies showcasing natural refrigerants for ATMOsphere Europe Summit 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 European…

28 March 2024

Last chance: EARLY BIRD

You still have a chance to secure your EARLY BIRD Pass for ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2024 and enjoy a 200€ discount on your registration! This offer is available until 4 April. The conference is set to continue the discussion on opportunities for natural refrigerants in Europe and cover many important topics including market trends; policy developments; the impact of PFAS refrigerants on…

Early Bird ATMO Europe 2024 conference on natural refrigerants

12 March 2024

Early Bird offer

Prepare for another exciting edition of ATMOsphere Europe! Register now to take advantage of the EARLY BIRDsavings of 200€ and join us in Prague on 25-26 November. The conference will be THE event for anyone looking to gain insight into the present and future of natural refrigerant-based technologies. Explore the preliminary two-day programme we’re preparing for you.We hope to see you in Prague in…

7 March 2024

Save the date!

We are excited to announce that ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2024 is back for its 14th edition. It will take place on 25-26 November in Prague! Seize the opportunity with our EARLY BIRD OFFER – register now to enjoy savings of 200€ on your pass! Why participate? Explore energy-efficient, sustainable, cost-effective, and future-proof solutions→ Stay informed about market trends and the latest cutting-edge technologies Gain insights…