AIRAH’s Refrigeration 2017 Conference was a success with a record-breaking number of delegates.
According to AIRAH’s media release, the Conference looked at “the state of the industry, how it may respond to the challenges initiated by COP21 and the global phase down, and how this will impact upon educators, legislators, regulators, end users, engineers, consultants and technicians.”
AIRAH CEO Tony Gleeson stated in the media release that the Conference highlights AIRAH’s commitment to help shape an efficient, productive and resilient industry.
“The Conference organising committee, led by Stefan Jenson, was committed to curating a program that addressed the most critical issues from both an Australian and international perspective.
“Those in attendance have the capability to shape the refrigeration space for years to come. So to have these influencers gathered in the one space, and to witness so much robust conversation throughout the two days was wonderful to see.”
The speakers at the Conference included but were not limited to: Monika Witt from Eurammon, Bruce Nelson from Colmac Coil, Robert Keddy from Honeywell, and Jan Dusek from Shecco.
Witt opened proceedings on day one by outlining the role of natural refrigerants in the future, and Nelson headlined day two by discussing the developments in low-charge ammonia refrigeration systems in the changing political environment, due to the inauguration of US President Donald Trump. Keddy and Dusek joined Witt and Nelson on a panel to discuss the international implications from COP21 and the refrigeration industry’s future.
Nelson and Matthew Darby from EcoChill also spoke to Hydrocarbons21.com in video interviews about their presentations and overall thoughts on the Refrigeration 2017 Conference. Their video interviews can be found here. Mike Baker, Managing Director at AJ Baker and Sons also spoke to R744.com in a video interview about transcritical CO2 supermarket refrigeration and EPTA Refrigeration’s contribution in bringing CO2 refrigeration to Australia. Baker’s video interview can be found here.
The Refrigeration 2017 Conference was held from March 27-28 at Ethiad Stadium in Melbourne with over 150 delegates in attendance. The Refrigeration 2018 Conference is planned to be held in Sydney next March.
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