4 Nov 2024
In response to unprecedented demand, organisers of the inaugural IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures have extended the abstract submission deadline to 19 November 2024.
This landmark conference will be held in person from 10 to 13 August 2025 in Manchester, UK.
As global temperatures continue to rise, the RACHP industry faces increasing challenges. The conference aims to address these issues by encouraging dialogue and innovation among professionals dedicated to developing sustainable, climate-resilient solutions. Organisers are inviting abstracts that present case studies, innovations, research, and expert insights on the intersection of refrigeration technology and climate adaptation. Contributions should align with the following themes:
Key dates are:
Further details on submitting an abstract are available here.
29 Jul 2025
Three candidates for the next IOR President-Elect have been announced and an election will be held later this year.
10 Jul 2025
The IOR’s RACHP EngTech Section is proud to announce the launch of an innovative mobile technician’s app, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
20 Aug 2025
"What really stuck with me (...) was the urgency, the sense that everyone knows adaptation can’t wait", says Lisa Waters after organising last week's International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures. From key conference insights to the experience of exchanging ideas with delegates from 18 countries, she shares her reflections in this article.
12 Aug 2025
Institute of Refrigeration President, Lisa Jane Cook FInstR, presented certificates and prizes in recognition of three outstanding research papers presented by students at the IOR-organised First IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures.
6 Aug 2025
We are looking forward to welcoming over 110 delegates to the first IIR Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures, organised by the IOR.