Conference Agenda

This compelling keynote session will explore how the cooling industry has evolved into a cornerstone of modern infrastructure — not just for maintaining comfortable spaces in which to live, work and play, but more broadly across a wide range of vital sectors. From commercial air-conditioning and food cold chains, to health products distribution, industrial processes, transport and data centres, you’ll learn how cooling is now a “mission-critical” service essential to public health, food security, global commerce, and economic well-being.

The session will take a global perspective, highlighting the challenges ahead as the planet continues to warm and climates experience significant change, as well as the importance of international collaboration and coordination in delivering viable, deliverable solutions. You’ll gain valuable insights into how governments view critical infrastructure, the importance of recognising cooling as such, and progress towards achieving that status in the UK and beyond. Vitally, you will understand the implications for society of ignoring the importance of cooling as mission critical, not only in terms of the direct human costs, but also the trade, commerce and economic development losses and, ultimately, degraded national security and stability.

What you’ll learn:

• Why cooling systems are now essential across a wide range of sectors
• How it underpins health, security, the global economy and human well-being
• The implications of a warming world and climate change for the future of cooling
• How to make the case for cooling as critical infrastructure
• Practical takeaways for improving the resilience in your own cooling based operations