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HFO conference – early bird rate closing

UK: The early bird rate for the 1st IIR International Conference on the Application of HFO Refrigerants is scheduled to close at the end of June.

Hosted by the UK’s Institute of Refrigeration, this IIR International Conference will be the first critical analysis by the international refrigeration community of how HFOs are being applied in practice.

Delegates will have access to over 70 independently peer-reviewed papers and three keynote presentations. Access to guided site tours and a programme of short courses will be organised as part of the conference making this the perfect opportunity to network with refrigeration and air conditioning experts from around the world.

The conference is taking place in Birmingham, UK, from September 2-5.

To find out more and book, visit www.hfo2018.com

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