18 Oct 2021
On Thursday 4th November 2021 Members, Committees and the Trustees gather for a day of updates, networking and strategic review.
Technical Presentation - The Journey to Net Zero
On the week of COP26 IOR has invited a range of speakers toexplore aspects of the Net Zero agenda for the RACHP sector with a series of talks and technical papers covering air conditioning, heat pumps, supermarkets, industrial and transport. Register here to attend and download the papers. You can join by webinar or attend in person.
Come to the AGM
Listen in to the proceedings on line or join us for refreshments at 3.30pm for the AGM starting at 4pm in the Gulbenkian Room, One Park Crescent Conference Centre, 229 Great Portland St, London, W1B 1SH https://www.ishvenues.uk/central-london-location / (opposite Great Portland Street underground). Register here to attend the AGM The results of the President-Elect and Trustee elections will also be announced at the AGM.
AGM documents
Agenda for 2021 AGM and minutes from 2020
3 Feb 2026
The IOR and CIBSE are pleased to announce that they will be working together to provide their respective members with access to relevant technical events in 2026 as part of their commitment to members’ professional development and sharing of expertise.
2 Feb 2026
The webinar on the introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration, which was held on 29 January 2026, is now available on catch up from the IOR webinar channel.
2 Feb 2026
Last week, the IOR outreach team had the privilege of attending the Harris Academy Orpington Careers Fair 2026. What stood out throughout the day was the genuine interest students showed once they realised just how essential refrigeration, air‑conditioning, and heat pump technologies are to everyday life and to the UK’s future workforce needs.
26 Jan 2026
The SC2 Cool project, which counts the IOR as a strategic partner, has been highlighted in the UK Government’s International Education Strategy as a case study within the theme “Championing the UK as a Global Leader in Research, Science and Technology”.
21 Jan 2026
As part of its commitment to decarbonisation, the UK Government has launched a consultation to understand what alternative technologies are available across different types of domestic and non-domestic buildings to ensure consumers have a choice of suitable low-carbon heating technology options.