Chillventa 2024, held in Nuremberg from October 8 to 10, once again featured Centro Studi Galileo (CSG) and the Association of Italian Refrigeration Technicians (ATF) as key players. They carried out a series of significant activities, further strengthening their leading role in training and information within the HVAC/R sector. Their presence at the event facilitated the exchange of ideas with major industry stakeholders, promoting international collaborations.
Speech at the Symposium with ASERCOM and EPEE
During the ASERCOM & EPEE Symposium, one of the most anticipated moments of the Chillventa Congress on October 8, Marco Buoni, CEO of Centro Studi Galileo, Past President of AREA with a mandate for international affairs, and Secretary of ATF, addressed topics related to the new European regulations, with a particular focus on the F-Gas 3.0 Regulation. His presentation emphasized the importance of professional training to prepare technicians to face the challenges associated with alternative and natural refrigerants, highlighting the need to update skills to comply with new standards.
The symposium highlighted the challenges related to the transition to low-carbon technologies. Topics such as the implementation of environmental regulations, the development of alternative refrigerants, and the achievement of sustainability goals for 2050 were discussed. Buoni offered a valuable perspective on the role of continuous training in supporting the sector during this phase of change.
Booth Activities: Meetings and Interviews
The CSG and ATF booth, located in Hall 9 (Booth 9.239), as well as the AREA one situated nearby, attracted numerous refrigeration professionals, companies, and international partners. During the three days of the fair, the staff answered visitors’ questions, provided information about training courses, and discussed collaboration opportunities with key industry players.
In addition to these meetings, several interviews were conducted, which will soon be published on Galileo TV. Among those interviewed were:
- Fabio Fogliani, Managing Director of BeijerRef Italy
- Alessandra Cardone, Marketing & Business Development Manager, and Francesco De Santis, Sales Director EMEA Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, from Vulkan
- Enzo D’Alessio, GM A-Gas Italy and Commercial Director Europe, and Matteo Mangiarotti, Head of Rapid Recovery Italy, from A-GAS
- Matteo Galenda, CAREL Application Specialist HVAC Residential at CAREL
- Daniele Mazzola, Epta Technical Marketing Manager at EPTA
- Alessandro Pedrazzi, Commercial Appliances Business Development and Marketing Director at Embraco-Nidec
- Alessandro Pianetti, Business Development Leader at The Chemours Company
- Maurizio Ascani, Innovation Technology Manager at Turboalgor
- Andrea Fumi, General Manager Global Refrigeration Coolers at Modine
- Luca Moretti, European Director at Mastercool
- Kyle Chester-Marsden, Technical Sales Engineer at Fieldpiece
- Colleen Keyworth, President of INWIC, Women in HVACR
The interviews provided an in-depth view of emerging trends, technological innovations, and future challenges in the HVAC/R sector, focusing on alternative refrigerants, sustainability, and energy efficiency.
Cocktail Reception with AREA, ASERCOM, EPEE and INWIC
Another highlight of the fair was the Cocktail Reception organized by AREA, ASERCOM, EPEE, and INWIC, held on October 9, 2024, at booth 9/220. The event brought together key players in the HVAC/R industry, including companies and associations, creating an important networking opportunity.
During the reception, a commemorative plaque was awarded to Zdenka Bukovinova, second place winner in the Women in Cooling Video Competition, organized by AREA and World Refrigeration Day. This recognition underscored the importance of female participation in the sector, highlighting the growing role of women in refrigeration.
The event also spotlighted the International Network for Women in Cooling (INWIC), an organization created by World Refrigeration Day (WRD) and UNEP OzonAction, with the support of founding partners such as AIRAH, AREA, ASHRAE, CAR, FAIAR, IIR, IOR, ISHRAE, JSRAE, U-3ARC, and Women in HVAC&R. INWIC is a well-established reality that promotes diversity and inclusion of women in the HVAC/R sector, supporting the creation of a global network of professionals.
AREA Forum and Centro Studi Galileo Final Forum
The AREA Forum, held on October 10, addressed the theme of training and certification in the RAC sector (Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Heat Pumps). Marco Buoni, as moderator, emphasized the crucial role of training on alternative refrigerants and the importance of certification for the implementation of the F-Gas regulation. The forum featured contributions from experts including:
- Coen van de Sande (President of AREA) – AREA’s position on personnel certification in the context of F-Gas 3.0
- Stepan Stojanov (Vice-President of AREA) – Implementation Act on Training in light of F-Gas 3.0
- Thanos Biris (Treasurer of AREA) – Importance of training on alternative refrigerants for the success of F-Gas regulation
- Deniss Lukashuks (Member of AREA) – Natural and flammable refrigerants in education: safe and environmentally friendly
- Said El Harch (Secretary-General of U-3ARC) – Collaboration between Europe and Africa for sustainable refrigeration
After the AREA Forum, the Final Forum organized by Centro Studi Galileo took place, which examined the impact of the F-Gas 3.0 Regulation on future technologies and international certification for the use of alternative refrigerants. Two noteworthy presentations were given by Joachim Dallinger from Epta Deutschland and Gianluca Lillo from General Gas Kryon, assisted by Stefano Fedeli, who discussed the development of new technologies to reduce emissions and increase energy efficiency.ale per l’uso dei refrigeranti alternativi. Due gli interventi di rilievo, ossia quelli di Joachim Dallinger di Epta Deutschland e Gianluca Lillo di General Gas Kryon, coadiuvato da Stefano Fedeli, che hanno discusso dello sviluppo di nuove tecnologie per ridurre le emissioni e aumentare l’efficienza energetica.
Presentation of the Tenth International Special Issue
As part of Chillventa, Centro Studi Galileo presented in preview the Tenth edition of International Special Issue (ISI) of Industria e Formazione, a technical publication that collects the latest innovations and best practices in the HVAC/R sector. This special edition attracted great interest from professionals, highlighting the importance of knowledge dissemination to promote the sector’s development. As always, the ISI magazine is edited in collaboration with MASE (Ministry for the Environment and Energy Security), IIR (International Institute of Refrigeration), AREA, REI (Renewable Energy Institute), and the United Nations (UNEP).
L’appuntamento è quindi fissato a Chillventa 2026, che si svolgerà dal 13 al 15 ottobre sempre all’interno di NürnbergMesse, a Norimberga.