16 Sep 2024
We are now accepting abstract submissions for the first IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures. The first of its kind, this conference will take place in person from 10th to 13th August 2025 in Manchester, UK.
As global temperatures rise, the RACHP (refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump) sector faces mounting challenges. This conference will look to address these issues by fostering dialogue and innovation among professionals committed to creating sustainable, climate-resilient solutions.
Organisers are seeking abstracts that highlight case studies, innovations, research, and expert perspectives on topics at the intersection of refrigeration technology and climate change adaptation. Contributions should align with the following themes:
Key dates are:
Further details on submitting an abstract are available here.
The Conference is being organised by the International Refrigeration Committee of the UK Institute of Refrigeration (IOR), on behalf of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR). The IOR is the UK professional body and membership association for people working in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pumps. The IIR is an intergovernmental body representing over 60 national governments and involving global experts through its commissions and informatory notes.
For further information, register to receive conference updates here.
3 Nov 2025
On 29 October, the IOR members met to share their reports on activity, plans and strategies for the future. Seven IOR committees met, including Membership, Education, Environment, Technical, Engineering Technician Group, Women in RACHP, and the Dinner Committee.
29 Oct 2025
At the IOR Annual General Meeting held on 29 October 2025, election results were announced. Stephen Gill FInstR was voted President-Elect, and Stephen Benton FInstR together with David Bostock FInstR were elected as Trustees to the IOR Board.
28 Oct 2025
The IOR and the ACES have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration and promote the exchange of ideas and expertise during the Clean Cooling Network Conference on the Sustainable Cold Chain for the Global South, taking place at the University of Birmingham from 28–29 October 2029.
22 Oct 2025
On 20th Oct the Department for Education (with others) published this document outlining future skills policy and new V levels to sit alongside A levels and T Levels in key sectors such as engineering. The RACHP industry will need to consider what these changes mean for our work to promote skills and careers to ensure sufficient supply of well trained new entrants to our sector. IOR education committee members are digesting the content...
21 Oct 2025
The IOR’s RACHP EngTech Section innovative mobile technician’s app has over 200 subscribers!