Presentations

Welcome & Introduction

End User Keynote

The keynote presentation addresses what makes refrigeration one of the most important and relevant topics in the world, and how sustainable refrigeration is crucial to combatting climate change. Aer’s keynote addresses Lineage Logistic’s carbon footprint at its facilities globally. They talk about challenges in 2022 for large cold storage facility owners, how to manage the transition to new solutions, and how to optimize refrigeration.

Technology Trends

An exclusive, in-depth look at the latest natural refrigerants-based technology trends in different applications around the globe.

Market Trends Panel

ATMOsphere’s Marc Chasserot shares the latest market and policy trends from around the world on natural refrigerant technologies, including selected data from ATMOsphere’s Annual Market Intelligence Report. He particularly focuses on the “Mega Trends” affecting the industry, either driving or impeding the uptake of natural refrigerants. Leading North American suppliers also give brief strategic and visionary presentations sharing their latest success stories, lessons learned, challenges and next steps regarding natural refrigerant-based technologies.

End User & Contractor Panel

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

Refrigeration Case Studies – Session 1

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

HVAC & Heat Pumps

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

Refrigerant Carbon Credits (RCCs)

John Tinsley, Vice President and Co-Founder of Therm will present case studies highlighting an innovative solution to capital costs associated with the transition to natural refrigerant systems: refrigerant carbon credits. He will explain the origin of these credits, the process of claiming credits, and the practical application for organizations of all sizes.

Refrigeration Case Studies – Session 2

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

Impact of Refrigerants: Health, Safety & Climate

Panel discussion on the impact of refrigerants on our health, safety, and the greater environment, particularly HFOs and their TFA (trifluoroacetic acid) degradation product. The importance of defining PFAS (“forever chemicals”) to include certain f-gases and TFA is addressed.

Refrigeration Case Studies – Part 3

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

Policy & Standards Session

Key representatives discuss the latest regulatory issues and standards impacting natural refrigerants in the US.