The 24th China Conference on Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC&R) concluded successfully in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, from October 21 to 25. This annual gathering brought together experts, scholars, and enterprise representatives from across the country to explore cutting-edge technologies, development directions, and market trends in the HVAC&R industry, with the aim of fostering high-quality development in China’s HVAC&R sector.

Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering

Expert in built environment engineering

Mr. Jiang Yi

Translation ref. for keynote speech: Technology and application of renewable energy utilization in buildings

National Engineering Survey and Design Master

Chief Scientist of China Academy of Building Research

Mr. Xu Wei

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Master of Engineering Survey and Design of Shaanxi Province

Chief Engineer of Northwest Design and Research Institute of China Construction

Mr. Zhou Min

Chief of REHVA  Mr.LUNGU

The conference featured a General congress Forum and several thematic forums, providing attendees with a rich academic feast. The General Forum focused on the development direction of the HVAC&R industry, addressing hot topics and key issues in depth. Additionally, the conference included numerous thematic forums on topics such as clean heating, building intelligence, high-efficiency air conditioning and refrigeration plant rooms, ground source/air source heat pumps, building energy consumption and carbon emissions, thermal comfort and health, radiant air-conditioning five-constant system, solar energy storage, system operation and maintenance and commissioning, and energy-saving renovations of existing buildings. These sessions covered a multitude of sub-fields within the HVAC&R industry. Experts and scholars in related fields delivered speeches and engaged in discussions at each thematic forum, offering valuable academic resources and networking opportunities for participants.

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MENRED CEO Mr. Chen

Menred Group CEO, Mr. Chen, shared insights on the five-constant radiation air conditioning system during the General congress Forum, attracting many experts to the Menred booth, where they stopped to watch and engage in discussions. The event marked a memorable day for the HVAC&R community, as it featured a dedicated day-long session on radiant system air conditioning for the first time in the history of the annual meeting. The inaugural Industry Innovation Forum of the Radiant Air Conditioning Five-Constant System was  held by menred group, showcasing the latest advancements and future directions in this critical area.

The inaugural Industry Innovation Forum of the Radiant Air Conditioning Five-Constant System

As the conference concluded, participants left with a wealth of knowledge and scientific research findings. The HVAC&R Organizers expressed their gratitude to all attendees and look forward to reconvening in 2026 for the next installment of this esteemed event.