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Conference discusses the future of refrigeration

ITALY: There is still time to register for Centro Studi Galileo’s 19th European Conference on the future of refrigeration.

This year’s hybrid live and online event from the Polytechnic University of Milan on 10 and 11 June will bring together industry experts from all over the world. Divided into five thematic sessions, the conference is jointly organised by UNEP, Centro Studi Galileo, AREA. International Institute of Refrigeration , ATF (the Italian association of ACR contractors) and the Renewable Energy Institute.

Further information here.

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