Detailed conference program SIFA 2025
30-Sep, 10:00 - 11:30 : F-GAS III: An overview of low GWP fluids for new build or conversion
- European F-Gas ? History, technological consequences, environmental benefits
- How has the regulatory framework evolved (from F-Gas I (2006) to F-Gas III (2024)?
- What are the new impacts for the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump industry: manufacturers, installers, maintainers and users?
30-Sep, 10:30 - 11:30: Illegal fluids: technical, human and criminal risks
- Overview of trafficking, European figures
- Danger of mixing fluids.
- What action should be taken (reporting, customs, authorities)?
- Technical and criminal risks
- Examples of European sanctions
30-Sep, 14:30 - 15:30: Long-term viability of facilities, between containment and conversion
Maintenance and containment
Containment: how to anticipate and implement appropriate maintenance?
Conversion: the right direction for sustainable, compliant cooling
- Context: regulatory changes (F-Gas III): Lower F-Gas quotas, new bans on fluorinated fluids...
- Why and how to switch from A1 to low GWP A2L fluids?
- How can we anticipate fluid shortages and avoid heavy investment?
- Feedback on the benefits of retrofitting.
30-Sep, 14:30 - 15:30: Kitchens: how to manage the obligation to integrate reconditioned equipment?
At a time when environmental requirements are becoming more stringent, the contract catering sector is having to adapt to a new regulatory constraint: the obligation for public procurement contracts to include reconditioned equipment in the design or renovation of kitchens.
- What equipment is involved?
- What solutions are available on the market? How can we combine performance, hygiene and safety in an environment as demanding as a professional kitchen?
A conference for all professionals concerned by the ecological transition in the field of catering equipment.
30-Sept, 15:30 - 16:30: How do components adapt to the new challenges posed by regulations? Compressors, heat exchangers, gas coolers, regulation...
Environmental regulations, energy efficiency requirements... refrigeration components (compressors, exchangers, gas coolers, regulation) are at the heart of the transformation of the sector. This conference presents the technological developments underway and the practical solutions offered by manufacturers to combine performance, compliance and sustainability.
30-Sept, 15:30 - 16:30: Using flammable fluids in air conditioning and heat pumps in commercial and public buildings
The use of flammable fluids in air conditioning and heat pump systems is on the increase, including in commercial and public buildings. But how can they be integrated safely and in compliance? This conference will look at best practice, regulatory limits and technical solutions to ensure the success of these sensitive installations.
01-Oct, 10:00 - 11:30: F-Gas: how to anticipate deadlines and obligations?
- Fluid availability / Overview of quotas, targeted fluids, compliance deadlines.
- Possible new solutions
- Support for companies: risk management strategies and planning.
- How can we create a climate of trust with customers and the authorities?
- Certification / attestation: what is certain + deadlines 2027 to 2029
01-Oct, 11:30 - 12:30: Practical F-Gas session
60 minutes of questions and answers.
01-Oct, 10:00 - 11:20 : AI and IoT for energy efficiency: towards intelligent management of refrigeration systems
Thanks to AI and IoT, refrigeration systems are becoming ‘smarter’, more communicative, safer and more efficient. Continuous performance monitoring, automatic detection of refrigerant leaks, real-time COP monitoring, preventive alerts... These technologies make it possible to optimise energy consumption while reducing risks. But their deployment also raises legal issues: liability in the event of failure, processing of the data collected, compliance with regulatory frameworks. This conference will provide an update on current innovations and the legal implications that need to be anticipated to take full advantage of these tools.
01-Oct, 14:00 - 15:20: Risk management: how to ensure the safety of installations?
- Using ‘natural’ fluids (propane R290, CO₂, ammonia): training issues, risks of overpressure, flammability.
- Calculating loads
- Compensatory measures
- What are the solutions?
- Fluids, design, access, training
- The case of propane chillers: advantages, limits, regulations.
- ATEX directives: explosive atmospheres, specific obligations and feedback.
01-Oct, 14:00 - 15:00: Exemplary career paths of professionals
01-Oct, 15:30 - 16:00: Practical session Risk management
30 minutes of questions and answers.
01-Oct, 16:00 - 17:00: CEE: what can we expect from the 6th period (1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2030)?
- Focus on the 6th period: deployment, obligation volumes (54 → 3,100 TWhc), the role of the tertiary sector and refrigeration installations.
- Specific report on refrigeration and air conditioning: which forms were used the most, average premium amounts, etc.
- Lessons learned by the administration (IGEDD/CGE/IGF report, Oct. 2023): uneven economic efficiency, need for simplification, targeting of fuel poverty.
- How to continue to use CEEs as a lever for investment and decarbonisation of businesses.
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An excellent lever to promote your expertise and attract new qualified contacts!
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