Training & Events

DENMARK: Danfoss is to tackle the topic of flammable refrigerants in the next of its RETHINK Live series of virtual events. 

EUROPE: The Real Alternatives project and SkillSafe EU are to collaborate in a specialised training programme on the safe handling of flammable refrigerants and the use of R290 heat pumps.

USA: Abstract submissions are now being accepted for next year’s ASHRAE Winter Conference to be held in Chicago, Illinois, from January 23 – 27, 2027.

GERMANY: The Industrial Refrigeration Network Conference (IRN) returns to the Schaufler Academy in Rottenburg-Ergenzingen this June.

UK: Daikin UK has reported that 7,333 installers completed its specialist heat pump training programmes in 2025, a 20% increase on 2024.

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration is to hold an inaugural meeting of its recently announced Industry Skills Alliance training initiative next month at Bitzer UK’s HQ in Milton Keynes.

UK: The Engineering and Building Services Skills Alliance (EBSSA) has published its strategic Sector Skills Plan, a comprehensive document setting out the sector’s skills needs and gaps.

UK: Mitsubishi Electric is offering a comprehensive suite of LCL Awards-certified, Ofqual-accredited heat pump and low temperature heating training courses at its Hatfield training centre. 

BELGIUM: A special webinar dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and empowering women in the refrigeration and cooling sector has been organised to mark International Women’s Day on March 6. 

USA/INDIA: Trane Technologies has collaborated with the Cambridge Institute of Technology (CIT) engineering college to create a new sustainable refrigeration hub in Bengaluru, India.

UK: LG Electronics (LG) has opened a new training location in Derby, delivered in collaboration with training provider Heat Pump Central.

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration’s Women in RACHP Network is to hold a training day in Manchester in March, covering the principles and practical aspects…

UK: Mitsubishi Electric has launched TrainME, a new digital tool designed to provide installers, plumbers and engineers with a clear, structured pathway to becoming a professional heat pump installer.

UK: Daikin UK has officially opened its new Manchester Training Academy to offer both Daikin product courses and industry-accredited heat pump training.

UK: A special event at the University College (UCL) will discuss whether the UK should embrace air conditioning in the face of climate change.

GERMANY: The Green Cooling Initiative has updated its natural refrigerant courses with more interactive content and improved navigation.

UK: Justin Rowlatt, the BBC’s climate editor, will be a speaker at the Cold Chain Climate & Energy Summit which returns to the University of Warwick on 19 March.

UK: Cally Beaton, the stand-up comedian, speaker and podcaster, has been announced at this year’s after dinner speaker at the IOR Annual Dinner.

POLAND: The next edition of Warsaw HVAC Expo, one of the most important HVAC exhibitions in central and eastern Europe, opens its doors in February on around 450 exhibitors.

USA: Trane Technologies has renewed its grant to the Science Museum of Minnesota to cultivate leadership skills, career readiness, and a profound appreciation for STEM among young people.

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration has appointed consultant Matt Harvey as its new education outreach manager to lead initiatives with schools, vocational colleges, and employers. 

GERMANY: Registration is now open for the 29th GCCA European Cold Chain Conference, taking place in Dusseldorf, Germany, from 18-20 March 2026.

UK: Ideal Heating is set to open its fifth Expert Academy training centre, a brand-new purpose-built facility in Portishead, near Bristol.

UK: Decarbonisation will be the theme of the Hampshire Refrigeration Society’s final Technical Breakfast Briefing of 2025.

CZECHIA/ITALY: Panasonic has extended its training capabilities with new facilities in the Czech Republic and Italy.

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration is to host a free webinar exploring the UK government’s recently announced consultation on reforming the HFC phasedown under the GB F-gas regulation.

UK: Lord William Haughey OBE, Chair of City Facilities Management Ltd officially opened the new Glasgow Beijer Ref training facility last week.