Conference “Industrial and Commercial Refrigeration Market Today”: challenges of the present and guidelines for the future

On February 5, 2025, the conference “Industrial and Commercial Refrigeration Market Today” was held as part of the business program of the “AirVent Moscow” exhibition, with the journal “Refrigeration Engineering” acting as a partner. This article summarizes the key outcomes of the event, which addressed the transformation of the refrigeration industry driven by international climate commitments, regulatory restrictions on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and a critical shortage of qualified personnel. Emphasis is placed on the need for a holistic approach to refrigerant selection, urgent updates to educational curricula, and the integration of digital monitoring and control systems to ensure safety and energy efficiency. The article argues that sustainable industry development is only achievable through coordinated efforts among equipment manufacturers, designers, operators, regulators, and educational institutions.