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Events and Exhibitions ATMOSPHERE 2020: WHAT TO EXPECT Set to provide environmentally-friendly solutions that are business and economically savvy for the HVAC&R industry, ATMOsphere Cape Town will be held on 10 March at The Vineyard. A TMOsphere conferences occur all over the world, several times a year. They target local industry and commerce interested in natural refrigeration by giving these entities opportunities to network, learn about new trends in policy/ technology/markets, and present their products/services. These conferences can target whole continents, countries, or in the case of Cape Town, zones that have a high potential for development in natural refrigerants. The first full ATMOsphere Conference latest market developments for natural refrigerants, provide updates on regulations and standards, and showcase new technology innovations. A welcome reception will take place the evening of 9 March. TOPICS WILL INCLUDE: • • event in South Africa will promote the • uptake of natural refrigerants. • • For more information and sponsorship benefits visit the shecco website. RACA The conference is drawing closer with much anticipation from the industry. ATMOsphere helps technology end-users save their businesses money – and help the environment – by serving as a platform to learn about finding the most energy-efficient and sustainable HVAC&R solutions through innovative technology presentations and networking with leading businesses. It’s all about futureproofing businesses against possible future national and international regulations. The first ATMOsphere event made its debut on the African continent with the ATMOsphere Network FRIGAIR 2018, where more than 150 leading experts from across the spectrum of HVAC&R stakeholders gathered to discuss natural refrigerants-based technologies. The first full ATMOsphere Conference event in South Africa will promote the uptake of natural refrigerants in Cape Town and its surrounding areas. One-hundred and fifty thought leaders, including policymakers, manufacturers, end users, NGOs, contractors and academics will gather to discuss the Global Market Trends – providing a thoroughly explained panoramic view of global market trends and how these may affect the Cape Town region. Tech Trends – giving an exclusive look at how global technology changes are tied into Cape Town's market. Policy – an in-depth explanation of policy changes that could affect the industry and markets in and around Cape Town. End-User Panel – leading end users will share their experiences using different types of natural refrigerant technologies, including benefits, challenges and future plans. Case Study Presentations – come see case studies presented by vendors, manufacturers, and end-users on both commercial and industrial applications of natural refrigerants. www.hvacronline.co.za RACA Journal I February 2020 17