ATMOsphere Japan 2020

Name: ATMOsphere Japan 2020
Start: 2020-02-10
End: 2020-02-10
Location: Tokyo

This event has ended.

Date: 10 February 2020
Location: Tokyo, Japan

About

We were thrilled to bring another superb edition of ATMOsphere Japan during the month of February – it was THE time to be in Tokyo!

The 2020 edition of the conference discussed and analyzed the status of the market for natural refrigerants-based technologies and opportunities in the fast-growing market of Japan, where competition was increasing.

February 2020 was THE time to be in Tokyo, with other important industry events taking place such as:

Supermarket Trade Show 2020
Hoteres Japan
HVAC&R Japan 2020

Attendees

Conference attendees will include end users, policy makers, manufacturers, researchers, academia, NGOs, associations, media, consultants and other relevant key industry experts & thought leaders!

On the agenda

Upcoming F-gas regulation revision : After 5 years, Japan’s F-Gas Law is planned to be reviewed, with the process starting in 2020. The revision represents an opportunity to address the lack of ambition in some aspects in comparison to F-Gas regulation in Europe.
The IEC vote and ongoing HC risk assessment are affecting the hydrocarbons market as it expands from the light commercial sector into a wider range of applications in commercial refrigeration.
Ongoing subsidies by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment continue to drive the market for NatRefs in commercial and industrial refrigeration applications.
Industrial Refrigeration : Low charge ammonia based solutions are now competing with CO₂ TC systems being newly offered by several players.
Commercial Refrigeration : CO₂ TC condensing units have been the traditional NatRef solution for Japanese retailers. Recent years, however, have shown an increased acceptance of hydrocarbon plug-in showcases and in 2019 there was an emergence of a new proposition: R290 water loop systems.
Light commercial refrigeration & other applications : Japan has always been a strong R&D hub with Kigali bringing a wave of attention and investment into HFC-free solutions. In 2020, we expect to see new technologies harnessing the power of natural refrigerants in new and specialised industries

You will learn

Keynote presentations
Global and regional policy, regulations and standards Technology end user presentations
Market & technology trends
Latest innovative technology presentations Networking events & more!

Programme

09:00
Session
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
Welcome & Introduction by Jan Dusek, shecco
09:20
Session
POLICY SESSION
Presentations by government representatives and industry experts on the latest regulatory issues and standards regarding natural refrigerants on both Japanese and internationl level.
Chair: Jan Dusek
Hidekazu Kuraya, Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan
Takashi Shimokyoda, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Chihiro Kaneko, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Marek Zgliczynski, Chair of the IEC SC61C subcommittee
10:30
NETWORKING BREAK
Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served in the sponsors exhibition area during this networking break.
11:00
Session
TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLE
Strategic and visionary presentations will be given by leading industry representatives on market trends and developments, followed by technology leadership round table discussion.
Chair: Jan Dusek, shecco
Hiroyuki Tominaga, Panasonic
Katsuhiko Harada, Nihon Netsugen Systems
Makoto Ehara, Mayekawa
Hiroyuki Juri, Food Techno Engineering
12:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
Networking lunch will be served in the sponsors exhibition area.
13:10
Panel
END USER PANEL – 1
Leading end users will share their experiences using different types of natural refrigerant technologies, including benefits, challenges and future plans.
Chair: Rena Okabe, shecco
Shinichiro Uto, Lawson
Kenji Funamori, Metro Cash & Carry Japan
Akio Masuda, Japan Chain Store Association
Masashi Yokosawa, AP Company
14:20
Session
ACCELERATE JAPAN AWARDS CEREMONY
The 2nd AnnualAccelerate Japan Awards will recognize companies and individuals leading the transition to natural refrigerant-based technologies. Award categories include: Best in Sector – Food Retail Best in Sector – Light Commercial Best in Sector – Industrial Innovation of the Year
14:40
Panel
END USER PANEL – 2
Leading end users will share their experiences using different types of natural refrigerant technologies, including benefits, challenges and future plans.
Chair: Rena Okabe, shecco
Takahiro Suzuki, AEON
Tatsuya Tamura, Tokyu Department Store
Akio Motohashi, Kokubu Group
Kenichi Suzuki, Hamamatsu Itaku Soko
Shigekatsu Koganemaru, Japan Association of Refrigerated Warehouses
15:40
NETWORKING BREAK
During the networking break that will take place in the sponsors exhibiition area, coffee, tea and snacks will be served.
16:10
Session
TECHNOLOGY CASE STUDIES 1
Innovative technology case studies by leading companies active in the Japanese market.
Chair: Jan Dusek, shecco
Hinako Sato, Mayekawa, Actual energy consumption of NewTon NH₃/CO₂ system versus freon-based system for vacuum freeze drying food processing
Satoshi Tabei, Panasonic, Development of CO₂ transcritical rack and water-cooled systems for cold storage and food processing
Taisuke Aoyama, Food Techno Engineering, Development of CO₂ transcritical water-cooled system with heat recovery plus two years of operational data for a CO₂ rack in food processing
17:00
Session
TECHNOLOGY CASE STUDIES 2
Innovative technology case studies by leading companies active in the Japanese market.
Chair: Jan Dusek, shecco
Tadao Sekiguchi, Carel, Case study of a CO₂ TC ejector in Asia and potential in Japan plus plug-in R290 freezer with BLDC technology
Guilherme Figueiredo, Embraco, Advantage of natural refrigerants (R290 / R600a) in plug-in equipment in the retail and foodservice sectors in Japan
Hiroaki Kuroishi, Nihon Nestugen Systems, An actual installation of a CO₂ brine chiller plus development of an energy efficient CO₂ system with parallel compression and ejector technology
17:55
Session
CONCLUSIONS
Summary of the conference and conclusions by Jan Dusek, shecco.
18:00
NETWORKING DINNER
Networking dinner reception at Something Delicious on the 3rd floor of the Conference Center.