The HVAC/R sector in Southeast Asia is preparing for a major international event with RACC ASEAN 2026 – ASEAN Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Cold Chain Technology Expo, dedicated to technologies for refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation and the cold chain. The event will take place at the IMPACT Exhibition Center in Bangkok and is positioned as a key platform for dialogue between industry, technological innovation and sustainable solutions across the entire HVAC&R supply chain.
RACC ASEAN focuses on the main technologies of the sector, with particular attention to energy efficiency, sustainability, heat pumps, carbon neutrality and cold chain development in Asian markets. In a region where cooling demand is growing rapidly, the availability of safe, efficient and low-climate-impact solutions is becoming increasingly strategic.
Among the key figures at the RACC ASEAN 2026 Technical Forum, scheduled for 1–2 July 2026 in Bangkok, will be Marco Buoni, Featured Speaker at the event. Marco Buoni will speak within the framework of the Chillventa Global Network, providing updates on technical training, international standards and best practices in refrigeration.
An AREA Board Member with a special mandate for International Affairs, Secretary General of ATF – Associazione dei Tecnici Italiani del Freddo, and Director General of Centro Studi Galileo, Marco Buoni has been active for many years in international capacity building, training and technical cooperation, including collaboration with European institutions and United Nations bodies.
His participation confirms the growing importance of training and certification in the global transition of the HVAC/R sector. The evolution of refrigerants, the use of low-GWP solutions, safety in the handling of alternative fluids and system efficiency all require increasingly updated skills, especially in fast-growing markets.
Date: 1–2 July 2026
Venue: IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Format: Keynote speeches of approximately 30 minutes each, including Q&A
Note: The topics below are preliminary and may be adapted by invited experts according to their latest research, technical expertise and market experience.
Day 1
Intelligent and Green Growth: Emerging Technologies and Market Transformation in the ASEAN Cooling Industry
The first day will focus on innovation, energy efficiency and the technological evolution of HVAC&R systems in tropical and fast-growing markets. Topics will include advanced thermal management for new energy applications and artificial intelligence, HVAC system optimisation in tropical climates, high-efficiency compressors and chillers, data centre cooling technologies, and the integration of heat pumps with HVAC systems and multi-energy storage solutions.
Proposed technical areas:
- Advanced thermal management technologies for new energy and AI applications
- HVAC system design optimisation and energy efficiency in tropical climates
- Innovative compressors and chillers: technology development and industrial applications
- High-efficiency thermal management for data centres: cooling technologies and sustainability
- Integrated applications of heat pumps and HVAC systems with multi-energy storage solutions
Day 2
Carbon Neutrality and System Resilience: Sustainable Transition Pathways for the Global Cooling Industry
The second day will address the long-term sustainability of the cooling sector, with a focus on refrigerant management, low-GWP technologies, market access, carbon neutrality and resilient cold chain systems. Particular attention will be given to the full lifecycle of refrigerants, from leak prevention to recovery and reclamation, as well as to natural and eco-friendly refrigerant applications.
Proposed technical areas:
- Refrigerant lifecycle management: from leak prevention to recovery and reclamation
- Investment policies and market access mechanisms in the ASEAN HVAC&R sector
- Green transition towards carbon neutrality: net-zero solutions for refrigeration
- Global cold chain logistics in a changing geopolitical context: resilience and system optimisation
- Applications of novel eco-friendly and natural refrigerants: low-GWP technology pathways
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