Known as Adaptation 2027, the conference follows the inaugural edition held in 2025 and will focus on the technical, environmental and strategic challenges facing the global RACHP sector as rising ambient temperatures and more frequent heatwaves increase pressure on cooling systems. The programme will examine the forthcoming Refrigeration Design Code for Changing Ambient, due for publication this summer and jointly developed by the IOR and CIBSE with contributions from IMechE, FETA and CCF. The Code sets out recommendations for managing refrigeration plant under higher temperature conditions and improving design standards in line with updated CIBSE weather data.

Adaptation 2027 will bring together international experts to explore resilience, system performance, low-GWP refrigerants, whole-life impacts and emerging technologies, with parallel streams covering research papers, case studies, workshops and short courses. The event aims to provide a practical framework for strengthening both technical practice and long-term planning across the cooling industry.

A call for abstracts will open shortly. Further information is available at www.adaptation2027.com, where delegates can also register for programme updates, presenter announcements and keynote details.