ATMOsphere Asia 2014 - Summary Report - International Workshop
Lead authors: Janaina Topley Lira
Size: 9.32 MB
Number of pages: 40
Aiming to support the adoption of natural refrigerant technology in Asia and beyond, the first-ever ATMOsphere Asia conference on natural refrigerants brought together around 180 participants and heard from 38 speakers. The event provided a unique platform to exchange information and experience in natural refrigerant-based technology for the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Presentations from end-users, policy makers and academics discussed the national and international legislative measures that could create opportunities for natural refrigerants, and talked about the very latest market trends and technologies using CO2, ammonia, hydrocarbons, water and air as refrigerants in commercial and industrial refrigeration, air conditioning and heating. On the third day of the conference participants were invited to choose between two site visits, the first combining a visit to AEON’s flagship mall in Makuhari and a MaxValu supermarket, both of which featured Panasonic transcritical CO2 refrigeration systems. The second site visit combined a tour of Mayekawa’s Moriya factory and trip to the Asahi Breweries in Ibaraki, which uses Mayekawa equipment.
Janaina Topley Lira view profile
- Position:
- Lead Author
- Organisation:
- shecco
Janaina holds a Masters degree in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London and has a broad understanding of the environment arena, with specialist knowledge of climate change related issues. Prior to joining shecco, she worked in communications, research and policy analysis in the NGO sector. Now managing shecco’s media and publications department, Janaina develops and delivers marketing and communications campaigns to promote climate friendly HVAC&R technologies.
Marc Chasserot view profile
- Position:
- CEO / Publisher
- Organisation:
- shecco
Marc Chasserot is a specialist in natural refrigerants with over 15 years experience in the HVAC&R sector. In 2006, Marc founded the industry leading website for CO2 cooling and heating experts worldwide, called www.R744.com. This was followed by three additional platforms for hydrocarbons, water and ammonia. Since 2007 Marc is co-founder and Managing Director of shecco, an independent market accelerator specialised in bringing Natural Refrigerants 'faster to market', working with numerous companies worldwide. Marc has also chaired and organised several international conferences to discuss 'how to bring natural refrigerants' faster to market, known as 'ATMOsphere'. He is an active member of ASHRAE.
Jan Dusek view profile
- Position:
- Business Development Manager
- Organisation:
- shecco Japan KK
Jan holds a Doctor of Engineering degree in System Design from Hosei University in Tokyo and a Master’s degree from the Czech Technical University in Prague. During his studies, and research undertaken in the USA, Europe and Japan, Jan has centered his academic focus on environmental technologies and marketing strategies. Having lived in Japan for over 8 years, Jan communicates fluently in Japanese and has a rich experience cooperating with Japanese industry. Jan is currently based in Tokyo, responsible for business development activities and monitoring Asian markets on behalf of shecco Japan.
Huiting Jia view profile
- Position:
- Contributing writer
- Organisation:
- shecco
Huiting holds two Masters’ degrees in Development Studies and International Relations from Groningen University, Netherlands and Uppsala University, Sweden. With a background in EU policy, politics, and the Chinese economy, her expertise is in providing tailored analysis of key trends and developments, and assisting clients to optimise their strategy in target HVAC&R markets.
Alexandra Maratou view profile
- Position:
- Lead author
- Organisation:
- shecco
Environmental and energy issues are the drive and focus in what Alexandra Maratou does. After studying Environmental and Resource Economics at University College London, Alexandra was a research assistant at the Electricity Policy Research Group at the University of Cambridge, UK. Following that, she worked as an intern at Cabinet Dimas, Commissioner for the Environment at the European Commission before joining shecco as Deputy Public Affairs Manager.
Nina Masson view profile
- Position:
- Chief Market Development Officer / Publisher / Lead Author
- Organisation:
- shecco
Nina holds two Masters’ degrees in Business Management and in Environmental Management. After serving in a communications role for global energy supplier Norsk Hydro, she has, for the last 10 years, been working in the field of environmental technologies, where she has developed special expertise on natural refrigerants. Today, she is mostly active in business development for market intelligence and consultancy services, as well as special projects and publications. She has been drafting and supervising global studies on behalf of United Nations agencies, including UNEP and UNIDO, as well as served as project coordinator for various EU projects. Nina is Associate Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).
Franziska Menten view profile
- Position:
- Chief Events Officer
- Organisation:
- shecco
Franziska holds a Master's degree in Business and Economics from Humboldt University in Berlin and a degree in Management from Bordeaux Business School. Sustainable management has been the focus of her studies, as well as one of her personal interests. She has over five years of professional experience in the field of environmental issues with a concentration in natural refrigerants. As the Events Manager at shecco, she is responsible for organising international conferences under the brand name ATMOsphere around the world, including in Brussels, Washington D.C., Bangkok and Tokyo. For the organisation of these conferences and workshops, she has also worked closely with UN agencies and the EU institutions as well as hundreds of industry leading and pioneering companies in HVAC&R.
Klára Skačanová view profile
- Position:
- Deputy Manager, Market Development
- Organisation:
- shecco
Klara holds a Masters' degree in International Relations from the University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia and has a background in European studies and international economic relations. Before joining shecco, she worked at the European Commission and a small business association. At her current position, Klara coordinates team activities in shecco's Business Development department, including for market research, public affairs and international project services. She is an expert on following legislative developments with an impact on the heating and cooling industry at national, European and international level, and informs decision-makers about the latest trends in the field of natural refrigerants.
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