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BRA looks to a decarbonised future

UK: The British Refrigeration Association (BRA) is to hold a one-day conference on 21 October tackling the key issues facing the industry in its bid to decarbonise.

Being held at the CIBSE offices in Farringdon, London, the conference will feature industry leading speakers including Russell Patten, director general of the European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE), Stephen Yurek, president and CEO of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and Ray Gluckman, consultant with over 40 years of experience in refrigeration, energy efficiency and climate change.

The conference will provide an opportunity to influence the future of the industry, learn from industry pioneers and stay ahead of regulatory changes while networking with fellow industry peers.

Tickets cost £45 for BRA members and £75 for non-members with limited discounted places available for students/apprentices at £45.

For further information and bookings, visit the BRA website.

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