Convegno MCE 2026

26 March 2026 | Rho Fiera Milano

Libra Conference Room | Stella Polare Congress Centre, Rho Fiera Milano

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FROM THE F-GAS REGULATION TO ALTERNATIVE REFRIGERANTS:
IMPACT ON NEW AND EXISTING SYSTEMS

The Latest Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps and Refrigeration Technologies;
Systems, Equipment, Components; Training and Certification; Phase Down

Event held within the MCE Exhibition, under the Auspices of the Italian Ministry of Environment

Simultaneous translation Italian – English
A networking cocktail will be served after the first session at 5 pm

PRESIDENTS

Registration

FIERA MILANO Spa
Strada Statale Sempione 28, 20017 Rho MI

26 March 2026

Conference Programme

Sessione I

Sessione II

1 SESSION

14.00-15.30

Regulation, Market Transition & Qualification
Moderator: Aya El Azhari – EPEE

Marco Buoni | CSG, ATF, AREA – CEO, Secretary General, Past President Int Affairs
Opening remarks; training and certification on future refrigerants
Domenico Belli | MASE – Legal Officer
The next steps concerning the new Italian F-gas decree
Ilaria Cappiello | ACCREDIA – Technical Executive
Accreditation and certification requirements under the new F Gas framework
Francesco Scuderi, Yannick Cotrelle | Eurovent – Secretary General / Market Intelligence Manager
Refrigerant trends
Carmelo Di Pasquale | Nippon Gases – Product Manager
Application and safety criteria for A2L refrigerants in compliance with EN 378 in HVAC-R systems
Gaia Balzarini | Danfoss – Director of Industrial Affairs and Strategic Projects
Turning targets into worksites: the competences Europe needs to electrify its heating sector
Aya El Azhari | EPEE – Policy Manager
Latest regulatory framework: updated Regulation (EU) 2024/573 & implementing acts covering fluorinated gases and alternative refrigerants; exemptions due to safety requirements under Annex IV

Intermediate panel debate, audience Q&A.

2 SESSION

15.30-17.00

Technology, Components & Systems for Low-GWP and Natural Refrigerants
Moderator: Enrico Fabrizio, Politenco di Torino

Fabrizio Marchesini | Assoclima – President
Francesco Fabris | IIR – Scientific Coordinator
Road refrigerated transport in hot climates
Simone Girardi, Gianmarco Gottardo | BITZER – /Application Engineer
Efficiency enhancement in data center cooling applications through combined optimization of hybrid evaporator, screw compressor and water-cooled condenser
Massimo Salmaso | Mitsubishi – Education & Training Specialist
Ready for propane?
Vincenzo Scarano | GeneralGas – Director of Environmental Operations
Circular economy of refrigerant gases: from waste to controlled and certified reclaimed refrigerants
Bill Tritsis | AHRI – Senior Vice President Certification and Standards
Latest updates on American trends, new refrigerants and technologies; comparison with Europe

Final panel debate, audience Q&A.

Conclusions by AREA Past President, International Affairs Marco Buoni
Debate and round table with institutions, companies and audience

Contact Details – Information Request

Conference Secretariat:

CENTRO STUDI GALILEO
ASSOCIAZIONE TECNICI DEL FREDDO
Tel.: 0142 452403 (Silvia o Alberto)
www.centrogalileo.it

To participate, please write an e-mail to:
conference@centrogalileo.it

FOR INFO:
CENTRO STUDI GALILEO INDUSTRIA & FORMAZIONE
Via Alessandria 26, 15033 Casale M.to (AL)
0142 452403
E-mail: conference@centrogalileo.it

Organized by:

CSG: Centro Studi Galileo is the most renowned training centre in Italy and one of the leading in Europe and around the world for education and information in the sector of refrigeration, air conditioning and renewable energies.

ATF: Associazione dei Tecnici italiani del Freddo – Italian Association of Refrigeration Technicians, together with CSG, ATF has the target of developing renewable energies and the GND.

AREA: Air conditioning and Refrigeration European Association, the European association of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump (RACHP) contractors. Established in 1989, AREA voices the interests of 25 national associations from 21 countries.

REI: European Energy Centre, founded and based in the United Kingdom. The E.E.C. is the answer to the lack of highly skilled and qualified technicians in the renewable energy sector both in Europe and in developing countries.