Join the IOR in celebrating World Refrigeration Day 

World Refrigeration Day is an industry-wide international collaborative initiative initiated by IOR President-Elect Steve Gill FInstR. Since its conception in 2019, the IOR has actively supported WRD and continues to organise events and campaigns to promote the value of our industry to society.

This 26th June, join the Institute of Refrigeration in celebrating World Refrigeration Day 2026. The theme is  #CoolIntelligence, which recognises the knowledge, skills and innovation that keep cooling, heating and air conditioning systems working safely, efficiently and sustainably.

Throughout the day, we will be showcasing the people, partnerships and expertise that drive our industry forward, from a special webinar exploring the lasting impact of Lord Kelvin, to new podcast episodes highlighting industry achievements, including the Industry Skill Alliance and 10 years of the Women in RACHP Network. Together, these activities reflect the spirit of our sector: always learning, always innovating and always moving forward.

World Refrigeration Day Activities

Webinar :  Register here 

12.30 - 1.30 pm - The Incredible Impact of Lord Kelvin,

Panellists: Dr Helen Czerski, University College London and Alok Jha, Journalist, Author and Broadcaster

Shown originally in 2024 to mark 200 years since the birth of Lord Kelvin, this special recorded session features two leading experts reflecting on his remarkable influence on science, engineering, and thermodynamics. A fascinating look at how Lord Kelvin's legacy continues to inspire innovation today. 

Podcast -  available on the 26th June 

• Celebrating The IOR's Industry Skill Alliance  

Listen on Podbean or search The Tip of the Iceberg on your preferred podcasting apps to listen (available on youtube, spotify, googlepodcast, playerFM and Audible).

Podcast -  availailable on the 23rd June 

• Celebrating 10 years of the WIRACHP Network -  We don't stand still, we're always moving forward

Listen on Podbean,  or search The States of Matter on Spotify, Amazon Music, PlayerFM, or Podchase

This episode of States of Matter marks a special milestone as we celebrate 10 years of the Women in RACHP network. Samantha Buckle and Miriam Rodway join the podcast to look back on how it all started, from the early training events and networking opportunities to the outreach activities that have helped introduce more people to careers in refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps and engineering. Along the way, they share some of the highlights, challenges and memorable moments that have shaped the network over the past decade. It's a warm, honest and often uplifting conversation about the power of community, the importance of representation and what can happen when people come together to create positive change in an industry they care about.