Presentations

Investor panel

Leading private equity firm Triton was sharing insights into its natural refrigerant fund, acquisition strategy, impact, and plans, as well as ESG considerations within the HVACR sector across Europe. This was followed by a discussion where representatives from acquired manufacturing and contractor companies, Kelvion and bluu unit, explained how this integration has influenced their outlook and approach.

Natural refrigerants market trends

Leading suppliers shared their in-depth look at the latest natural refrigerant-based technology market trends in Europe. They gave brief strategic and visionary presentations sharing their latest success stories, lessons learned, challenges and next steps regarding natural refrigerant-based technologies.

F-gas & standards panel

Key representatives discussed the developments and the implementation of the F-gas regulation, the global landscape of F-gases, and future outlooks.

End users panel

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

Refrigeration case studies – part 1

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

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.

Refrigeration case studies – part 2

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

Keynote: PFAS – a growing concern in the HVACR industry

Professor Michael Kauffeld shared insights on the latest developments regarding PFAS, including how other industries have successfully transitioned to PFAS-free alternatives. He also presented his research on quantifying the percentage of PFAS components and materials used in HVACR equipment.

PFAS panel

Panel discussion on the impact of HFOs and their TFA (trifluoroacetic acid) degradation product on our health, safety and the environment. The importance of defining PFAS (“forever chemicals”) to include certain HFOs, HFCs and TFA was addressed.

HVAC & other heat pumps

Presenters talked about the rapidly growing demand for heat pumps solutions in Europe, as well as the potential for natural refrigerants to make an impact and take market share. They also investigated the potential and significant energy savings achieved with natural heat pump solutions.

District heating

Presenters talked about the rapidly growing demand for heat pumps solutions in Europe, as well as the potential for natural refrigerants to make an impact and take market share. They also investigated the potential and significant energy savings achieved with natural heat pump solutions.

Industrial & specialised heat pump solutions

Presenters talked about the rapidly growing demand for heat pumps solutions in Europe, as well as the potential for natural refrigerants to make an impact and take market share. They also investigated the potential and significant energy savings achieved with natural heat pump solutions.