On Friday 26 June, AREA and its members will celebrate World Refrigeration Day 2026.
Under this year’s theme “Cool Intelligence”, the campaign shines a light on the expertise, skills and sound decisions that make cooling and sustainable heating systems efficient, reliable and fit for the future. This message strongly reflects the role of AREA’s contractor members, who turn knowledge into practical solutions every day across Europe.
On this occasion, we are pleased to share some of the initiatives being organised by AREA members on and around this key day for our sector:
| HUFGAS, the Association of Certified Refrigeration Engineers, in collaboration with the Training and Development Unit of the University of Nicosia, invites all to an event on the theme "Developments and New Technologies in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps", on the occasion of World Refrigeration Day. The event will take place on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 16:30 to 19:30, at the Georgios Papanikolaou Amphitheater of UNIC Athens. The event is aimed at all those who wish to be at the forefront of developments in the sector and to be informed about new technologies, innovations and modern trends that shape the future of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps.  |
 | AEFYT, as every year, will celebrate WORLD REFRIGERATION DAY on June 26th. The event will bring together professionals from across the value chain—installers, distributors, maintenance providers, specifiers, government technicians, manufacturers, and others—and will focus on how refrigeration and air conditioning silently underpin much of modern life. The discussion topics and activities will focus on highlighting the structural value of the HVACR sector, demonstrating how air conditioning and refrigeration technologies are part of the infrastructure that allows society to function and progress: protecting health, ensuring the preservation of food and medicines, facilitating economic activity, and contributing to a more efficient and sustainable energy transition. Following the event, a cocktail reception will be offered to encourage networking among attendees. More information at: https://diamundialdelarefrigeracion.com/
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 | Cool Intelligence: Smart Cooling for Our Future Cooling is essential to modern society. It preserves food and medicines, supports healthcare, enables digital infrastructure, improves comfort, and contributes to economic development worldwide. 🧠❄️ Intelligent Cooling means using our cooling systems more wisely: delivering cooling only when and where it is needed, improving energy efficiency, enhancing safety, reducing environmental impact, and using digital technologies, AI and predictive maintenance to make systems smarter and more reliable throughout their lifetime. 📢 Read more and register here (in Italian): Link |
 | CNI (Spain) will celebrate World Refrigeration Day 2026 through the campaign "The Cold You Don't See", recognising the contribution of refrigeration professionals to food preservation, healthcare, industry and everyday life. The campaign will be published on CNI's website and social media channels on 26 June 2026. 📢 Read more: Link
The iClima 2026 Awards will be given to companies that design and implement installations in the following categories:
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 | To celebrate World Refrigeration Day 2026 with Industry Leaders and International Stakeholders, SOSIAD will organize a special event on 26 June 2026, bringing together industry professionals, public authorities, international organizations, and academics. Held under the 2026 World Refrigeration Day theme, “Cool Intelligence,” the event will focus on sustainability, digital transformation, climate policies, and the future of the refrigeration and air conditioning sector. More information (EN & TR) 👇 |
 | Throughout the week leading up to the celebration of World Refrigeration Day, AIPOR will share a series of interviews and videos highlighting the importance of this key moment for the HVAC&R sector. Featured contributors include: ☑ Maria da Graça Carvalho – Minister for the Environment and Energy of Portugal Through these expert insights, AIPOR continues its mission to promote knowledge-sharing and foster dialogue across the sector. This initiative aims to raise awareness among professionals about market developments, technological challenges, and the evolving needs of the industry. Follow them on their website and social medias. |
 | Summer is here and with it rising outdoor temperatures - putting cooling and air conditioning systems to the test. In recent decades, the effects of climate change have become increasingly apparent through both rising average temperatures and extreme heat waves. -This is a trend that unfortunately will not end anytime soon, says Anders Mårtensson, CEO of the Swedish Cooling & Heat Pump Association. When cooling systems are pushed to their limits, it is important to do what you can to ensure that they can handle the pressure from the heat.  Read more at: Secure Access to Cooling |
