Call for abstracts now open. 

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How to submit an abstract

All papers presented at the conference should report on original research or on technical developments and their applications, they should contain quality scientific or technical information and must not have been published previously elsewhere.

Submit your abstract here

What you will need to know before you submit an abstract. 

Abstracts will need to include the following:

  • A title for the paper
  • Up to 150 word summary of the paper topic
  • Names and affiliations of authors 
  • An indication of the corresponding author and one set of email contact details.
  • Themes of the paper
  • 4-5 Keywords
  • The abstract should be written in English

All abstracts must be submitted using the online paper management system conftool. 

Timetable

  • 8th September 2026 Abstract deadline extended. 
  • 14th September 2026  Notification to authors of abstract acceptance 
  • 26th October 2026 Full papers due. 
  • 23rd November 2026 Authors informed of the acceptance of the full paper 
  • 7th December: Final manuscripts with required revisions submitted  
  • 8th January 2027  Presenting Author should have booked their place 

All abstracts and papers will be subject to a formal review process and authors may need to undertake some revisions as a result.  

All those submitting an abstract should be aware that:

  • Authors must personally present their papers at the conference.
  • All authors shall comply with the strict timetable for abstract and full-paper submittal.
  • All authors shall take into account reviewers’ recommendations and comply with the review-process deadlines.
  • All authors shall comply with the document entitled “Guidelines for Authors on the Presentation of Manuscripts. 

Ethics of Scientific writing and use of AI-Generated Content. 

In line with the IIR's commitment to scientific integrity, all contributors to the 2nd IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures (Adaptation 2027) are expected to uphold high ethical standards in the preparation of content. This includes ensuring originality, proper attribution of sources, and transparency in the development process. The use of AI tools – such as those for drafting, editing, or translating – must be explicitly disclosed. While AI can support clarity and consistency, it must not replace expert judgment or introduce unverified information. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, validity, and originality of all submitted content.  AI-generated material should be carefully reviewed and edited to ensure it meets the scientific rigor and practical relevance expected in IIR conference proceedings. Practices such as plagiarism, data fabrication, and misrepresentation of sources are strictly prohibited. All contributors must ensure that their work reflects a genuine intellectual contribution and adheres to international standards for ethical scientific communication.

Papers publication

The final papers will be published in the conference proceedings and be distributed at the conference and SCOPUS and Web of Science. The entire manuscript for the final paper (i.e. text, figures, tables, references and abstracts) should not exceed eight (8) pages, or twelve (12) pages for plenary lectures.

Correspondence 

Questions and correspondence should be submitted electronically to: ior@ior.org.uk