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From F-Gas Regulation to Alternative Refrigerants: Technologies, Safety and Skills for the R-AC-HP Transition

Refrigerants, Cold Chain, Environment, Energy, Training, Certification, Legislation, Standards, Safety.
A dedicated round table on the transition from F-gases to alternative refrigerants.

Topic

RefrigerationAir Conditioning & Ventilation & Heat Pumps

When & Where

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Thu, 10/15/2026 02:20 PM - 03:00 PM

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Hall 8 / 8-512

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Details

  • Format:

    Lecture

  • Language:

    English

Session description

The forum will bring together representatives from international organisations and leading HVACR companies to discuss how regulation, technological innovation, safety requirements and professional skills are reshaping the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector.

14:20 – 14:25 | Welcome & Opening
The International Special Issue 2026: Sharing Knowledge for the RACHP Transition
Marco Buoni, Centro Studi Galileo

14:25 – 14:30 | Special Focus
Empowering Women in RACHP: INWIC
Sonja Wagner, UNEP OzonAction

14:30 – 14:50 | Round Table Discussion
The transition in practice: what changes for the industry?

All panelists
Main Topics:

Technology: Which refrigerants and sy ...

Speaker

Portrait Marco Buoni
Marco Buoni
CEO
Portrait Sonja Wagner
Sonja Wagner
Programme Management Officer
Portrait Andreina Figuera
Andreina Figuera
Solution Marketing Manager Refrigeration
Portrait David Wirth
David Wirth
Power Packs Senior Manager
Portrait Volker Stamer
Volker Stamer
Director of Schaufler Academy
Portrait Kyle Chester-Marsden
Kyle Chester-Marsden
EMEA Training Manager

Moderator

Portrait Marco Buoni
Marco Buoni
CEO