Join the Institute of Refrigeration on 19th May for its inaugural Talk and Tour, a focused half-day event that brings together professionals from across the RACHP sector to explore the practical path to net zero. Hosted at the Carter Thermal Industries Net Zero Training and Innovation Centre in Birmingham, the programme blends insight with real-world application. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on designing systems for energy efficiency, addressing Scope 3 emissions through reuse and recycling, and understanding how cooling technologies influence consumer behaviour in food retail. Combined with a guided site tour of cutting-edge facilities and dedicated networking opportunities, this event offers the opportunity to stay informed and gain CPD certification, connect with peers, and see how innovation is shaping the future of sustainable cooling.

Bookings 

Places are limited.  You will need to log in to the IOR website to book your place using the ticket option on the right.

Overview 

Venue: Carter Thermal Industries Group, 90 Lea Ford Road, Birmingham. B33 9TX

Timing: 9.30 am - 2 pm

The day is open to anyone working in, or interested in, the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector.

The programme will include:

• Welcome and networking 
• Talk 1:  Systems Design for Efficiency and Energy Consumption
• Talk 2: Scope 3 in the Refrigeration Sector & Overview of Reuse and Recycling with Sustain
• Talk 3: Psychology of Cooling: How Technology Influences Food Retail
• Site Tour for the Net Zero Training and Innovation Centre. (The tour will include the sustainability section, laboratories, showcase & training areas)
• Lunch and Networking 

Do you require proof of your Continuous Professional Development?

A Continuous Professional Development (CPD) certificate is available on request from IOR for the event. Delegates will receive details of how to claim this certificate once they have attended the event.

Photography warning
Photos will be taken during this event. By booking to attend this event, you grant the event organisers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for publicity or other purposes to help achieve the charity's aims. This might include, but is not limited to, the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases, and articles. If you attend the event and do not wish to be photographed, please inform an event organiser.