The Cooling Continuum – Europe and the World in Transition

Brussels, 23 January 2026: Join the ASERCOM Convention 2026

As the global cooling industry stands at a turning point, Europe’s regulatory momentum meets the strategic ambitions of the US and China. The ASERCOM Convention 2026 will explore how these regions – each with distinct political, industrial and technological agendas – are reshaping the future of refrigeration and cooling.

Under the headline “The Cooling Continuum – Europe and the World in Transition,” leading experts and policymakers will discuss how regulation, innovation and standardisation are driving this worldwide transformation.

Confirmed keynote speakers include:
• Arno Kaschl, DG CLIMA, sharing insights on the F-Gas revision
• Stephen Yurek, AHRI, providing a North American perspective on policy consequences and transatlantic alignment.
• Prof. WANG Baolong, Tsinghua University, outlining China’s refrigerant substitution pathways and related national initiatives.
• Manon Roussel, EPEE, addressing Europe’s PFAS debate and its wider implications.

The Convention will once again showcase ASERCOM’s working groups – from refrigerants and cybersecurity to European regulation, PFAS policy and global standardisation.

Join us in shaping the global dialogue – where Europe’s leadership meets global momentum.