SIFA 2026 Conference Program
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
BOCUSE HALL
10:30 - 11:30: Are heat pumps, from comfort to industry, a market for refrigeration specialists?
Heat pumps are becoming ubiquitous: in homes, offices, and increasingly in industrial processes… But does this surge in popularity represent a real opportunity for refrigeration professionals? Between leveraging technical skills and seizing new market opportunities, this conference explores how refrigeration specialists can position themselves—and establish a strong presence—in this rapidly expanding market.
15:30 - 16:30: Connected refrigeration systems: how to secure remote access and data?
Remote monitoring, maintenance, real-time supervision… Connectivity is transforming the management of refrigeration systems. But digital access also means cybersecurity risks. How can you protect your systems against intrusions? How can you guarantee data confidentiality? This conference will give you the keys to leveraging connectivity securely.
SAINT-EXUPERY HALL
10:30 - 11:30: F Gas III and French environmental code - Fluid availability (V1)
The F-Gas III regulation continues to reshape the refrigerant market. New quotas and restrictions, transition periods… Which refrigerants will still be available tomorrow? In what quantities? This conference will review the new European regulatory constraints and their interaction with French law, to help you plan your supplies and avoid any unpleasant surprises.
14:30 - 15:30: F Gas III and French Environmental Code - Certification/Training (V1)
Behind the new F-Gas III regulations lie stricter requirements for technician certification and training. What qualifications will be required? What training programs adapt to the new realities on the ground? This session will explain the expected changes to help you bring your teams into compliance and enhance your skills.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
BOCUSE HALL
10:30 - 11:30: +40°: Adapting to climate change, designing and operating your installation
Prolonged heat waves, extreme temperatures, increasingly frequent heat peaks… Refrigeration systems are on the front line in the face of climate change. How can we design systems capable of withstanding exceptional thermal conditions? How can we adapt the operation of our systems to maintain performance? This conference offers concrete answers for designing and managing the refrigeration of tomorrow.
14:00 - 15:00: AI as a work tool for refrigeration technicians: how to use it effectively on a daily basis?
Artificial intelligence is no longer reserved for large tech companies—it's now making its way into the workshop and onto the field. From diagnostic and maintenance assistance to report writing, technical research, and optimized interventions, how can you truly leverage these tools without getting lost in false promises? This conference offers a practical and accessible overview, designed for refrigeration professionals.
SAINT-EXUPERY HALL
10:30 - 11:30: Monitor, analyze, act: from AI to manual
From the simplest pressure switch to the most sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithms, the entire refrigeration monitoring chain is being reinvented. How are intelligent monitoring tools transforming the way we monitor and anticipate malfunctions in a system? This conference covers the entire spectrum of available technology, from field sensors to predictive analytics, for more reliable and responsive management.
11:30 - 12:30: F Gas III and French environmental code - Fluid availability (V2)
The F-Gas III regulation continues to reshape the refrigerant market. New quotas and restrictions, transition periods… Which refrigerants will still be available tomorrow? In what quantities? This conference will review the new European regulatory constraints and their interaction with French law, to help you plan your supplies and avoid any unpleasant surprises.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Energy management and saving (energy cost, storage): what are the levers for action on the installations
Faced with volatile energy prices and increasing decarbonization demands, reducing the energy consumption of refrigeration systems has become a strategic imperative. Optimizing operating modes, energy storage, demand response, waste heat recovery… This conference reviews concrete and actionable levers for controlling your energy costs without compromising performance.
15:45 - 16:45: F Gas III and French environmental code - Certification/training (V2)
Behind the new F-Gas III regulations lie stricter requirements for technician certification and training. What qualifications will be required? What training programs adapt to the new realities on the ground? This session will explain the expected changes to help you bring your teams into compliance and enhance your skills.