The EUREKA Roadshow made a first stop in Italy for a half-day conference which debated how the HVACR industry can adapt to the challenges of the future. The event addressed two
topical areas which are close to the hearts of both consumers and industry and offer which great opportunities for HVACR technologies, namely buildings and the cold chain.

Brussels, September 2017 – After the success of EUREKA 2016 in The Hague last December, EPEE and EVIA launched the “EUREKA roadshow”, a series of events taking place at the
national level to discuss the challenges industry faces at country level. Our inaugural roadshow event took place on 15 September in Venice, Italy, involving 70 participants from industry,
academia, and civil society.

The event was sponsored by CAREL and Ziehl-Abegg and supported by Centro Studi Galileo.

“EPEE and EVIA are committed to helping industry prepare for the future and respond to the needs and expectations of future customers,” stated the Director General of EPEE, Andrea Voigt.

Axel Diepolder, Vice-Chairman of the EVIA Steering Committee, said: “We were delighted to hold our first national EUREKA event in Italy, which is a key market for HVACR technologies and therefore
a great place to discuss technological innovation, energy efficiency, and comfort.”

Participants discussed how the HVACR sector can ensure sustainability and comfort in the long term for the benefit of citizens, as well as how policies can bring about sustainable change.
Panellists agreed that challenges such as climate change, the Internet of Things, and urbanisation shape the environment in which HVACR industry operates and offer great opportunities for HVACR
technologies, provided they are continuously adapted to the complex and ever-changing context. 

Several strong trends emerged from the discussions, such as the necessity to promote buildings that achieve high indoor air quality, low energy consumption, and consumer empowerment. “Heating,
Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration technologies are in all aspects of every day’s life and panellists made very clear that there is no technology gap – solutions are available, and
the industry is ready to meet the challenges of the future in a sustainable way, ” emphasised Juergen Goeller, Chairman of the EPEE Steering Committee.

However, a supportive policy framework with proper enforcement, a coordinated approach, consumer education and involvement, as well as vocational training is needed for the HVACR sector to
deliver its full potential.

Russell Patten, Secretary General of EVIA, concluded “Each EUREKA event demonstrates how essential the HVACR sector is to our daily lives. We look forward to continuing the discussion during
EUREKA 2017 in Berlin in December, where we will further explore how we can make a difference to people and ensure future generations – “Generation Z” – inhabit a comfortable, clean and safe
environment.”

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About EUREKA

 Heating, Cooling, Ventilation – sustainable technologies for a better life is the guiding theme of EUREKA, a new series of conferences entirely dedicated to the role of the HVACR sector for
society and future generations.

 For the second year in a row, EPEE and EVIA will host on 11-12 December in Berlin a high-level conference bringing together NGOs, academia, decision-makers, and industry professionals
across the HVACR value chain to brainstorm, build bridges, and positively impact our daily environment.

Please find more information on EUREKA website: www.eureka-hvacr.eu^[1]

About EPEE

The European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE) represents the heating, cooling, refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump industry in Europe. Founded in the year 2000, EPEE’s
membership is composed of 40 member companies, national and international associations. 

EPEE member companies realise a turnover of over 30 billion euros, employ more than 200,000 people in Europe and also create indirect employment through a vast network of small and medium-sized
enterprises such as contractors who install, service and maintain equipment. 

EPEE member companies have manufacturing sites and research and development facilities across the EU, which innovate for the global market.

As an expert association, EPEE is supporting safe, environmentally and economically viable technologies with the objective of promoting a better understanding of the sector in the EU and
contributing to the development of effective European policies.

Please see our website www.epeeglobal.org^[2] for further information.

About EVIA 

The European Ventilation Industry Association (EVIA) was established in Brussels in July 2010. EVIA’s mission is to represent the views and interests of the ventilation industry and serve as a
platform between all the relevant European stakeholders involved in the ventilation sector, such as decision-makers at the EU level as well as our partners in EU Member States.

Our membership is composed of more than 35 member companies and 6 national associations across Europe, realising an annual turnover of over 7 billion euros and employing more than 45,000 people
in Europe.

EVIA aims to promote highly energy efficient ventilation applications across Europe, with high consideration for health and comfort aspects. Fresh and good indoor air quality is a critical
element of comfort and contributes to keeping people healthy in buildings.

Check our website: www.evia.eu^[3]