The programme outline for the IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures (Adaptation 2025) is now available. 
 
The programme which is organised around three themes i.e. managing risks, environmental and social governance and the future landscape will tackle some crucial topics including: adaptation strategies and plans for existing buildings, global cold chain vulnerabilities and risk as well as successful low carbon cooling in extreme temperatures.
 
A selection of workshops will also be part of the programme with participants exploring topics such as unlocking value in refrigeration data or indoor air quality and the impact of rising ambient.
View the programme online here.

 

About Adaptation 2025

Adaptation 2025 will be held in person from 10 to 13 August 2025 in Manchester, UK. The conference aims to address these issues by encouraging dialogue and innovation among professionals dedicated to developing sustainable, climate-resilient solutions. Find out more about the conference's registration details and sponsorship opportunities here.

 
 

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