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. 

As part of this agreement signed in January, IOR members, as an exclusive benefit of their membership, will be able to attend the following key CIBSE events at a discounted rate:

  • CIBSE Technical Symposium: 26–27 March 2026
  • CIBSE Decarbonisation Conference: April 2026
  • CIBSE Climate Adaptation and Resilience Conference: October 2026

CIBSE members will be encouraged to participate in IOR webinars and events, which will be promoted to those with an interest in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps.

Bookings are now open for the CIBSE Technical Symposium, with further details available at www.cibse.org/cibse-technical-symposium-2015. Members should contact the IOR here to request the discount code for this event. The code will be valid from 27 February 2026.

To view the full range of IOR webinars and events, see www.ior.org.uk/events.

 

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