Events and Exhibitions
CHILLVENTA ESPECIAL
PRODUCES SUCCESSFUL RESULT
By NürnbergMesse
NürnbergMesse
The international refrigeration , AC , ventilation and heat pump community concluded a three-day virtual gathering packed with fascinating presentations , new products and intense interactions .
The Chillventa eSpecial , accompanied by the Chillventa Congress , featured many highlights between 13 to 15 October , 2020 with 30 presentations at the Chillventa Congress , 75 product presentations , over 300 roundtables held by 207 exhibitors and altogether more than 6 800 active participants from 113 countries who engaged in conversations at the highest professional level in over 100 000 instant messages and 1 200 video calls .
All of the statistics show that the industry continues to need information and interaction through these types of events . The feedback has been incredibly positive and preparations for the next milestones are now getting underway with fresh momentum . The next Chillventa is scheduled for 11 to 13 October 2022 .
“ We are really happy with the large exhibitor and visitor turnout at the Chillventa eSpecial ! Initial positive feedback during the event demonstrates that the refrigeration , AC , ventilation and heat pump sectors were very pleased with the digital opportunities that the Chillventa eSpecial afforded . The networking and matchmaking opportunities and the high calibre of congress presentations and exhibitors ’ product presentations earned particularly high praise . The commitment that the industry has displayed is now driving us forward as we prepare for the European Heat Pump Summit 2021 and Chillventa 2022 , both of which will be back at Exhibition Centre
Nuremberg ,” said Petra Wolf , Member of the Management Board at NürnbergMesse .
COVID-19 IS A KEY ISSUE FOR REFRIGERATION EXPERTS TOO The topics covered by the Chillventa Congress and product presentations at the Chillventa eSpecial spanned the entire spectrum of recent developments related to refrigeration , AC , ventilation and heat pump technology from research , development and real life , along with the current policy framework .
The coronavirus was a major topic that was addressed in detail in all segments of the industry at both the Chillventa Congress and presentations . As a critical link in feeding the world ’ s population , the refrigeration chain was also presented and analysed in depth . One particularly informative presentation with facts and figures was devoted to hydrogen . This objective information helps to view the current hype surrounding this issue in the right light .
Refrigerants , in particular the circular economy , illegal imports and low-GWP refrigerants , were described and discussed comprehensively .
More than ten presentations explored heat pumps , from tumble dryers to applications in the district heating network . Talks about hybrid systems ( that can heat and cool at the same time ) were also extremely popular . Five presentations looking at the situation at computer centres in Germany , including the impact of the coronavirus pandemic , delved into the latest figures , trends , challenges and current and future solutions . RACA
www . hvacronline . co . za RACA Journal I January 2021 27