Mazen bin Mohammed Battarjee, Vice Chairman of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, officially inaugurated the three-day 2nd HVACR Expo Saudi at Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events last Jan. 15. The largest dedicated air-handling and refrigeration event in the region is open from 16:00 to 22:00 daily. More than 2,500 attendees are expected to attend, enabling trade visitors to network, and discover new technologies, trends and solutions that can save money, energy, and reduce emissions. With over 80 exhibitors from across the globe, buyers come to HVACR Expo Saudi to explore the wide range of products on show and to benefit from the live product demonstrations taking place on exhibitors' stand, where exhibitors give hands-on demonstrations to visitors to discover the latest groundbreaking products. The exhibition hosts big industry names such as Carrier, Zamil Air Conditioners, Abdul Latif Jameel, YORK, Johnson Controls, Aquatherm, Advance World Air Conditioning Ltd, Mekar, Portacool, Samsung and UL – Underwater Laboratories, to name a few. More than just an exhibition, HVACR Expo Saudi offers 15 free CPD-certified workshops delivered by industry experts who will share their unique insight into the market's current trends, challenges and best practices. Popular workshops include Saudi market access solutions, the future of refrigeration, and emerging technologies for energy efficient buildings, to name a few. According to Firas Abou Ltaif, Project Manager of HVACR Expo Saudi, "these CPD accredited workshops encourages professional development and facilitates knowledge-sharing within the HVACR industry in Saudi Arabia. Visitors can benefit from the expert insight from more than 15 speakers who have a wealth of knowledge to share on the challenges and opportunities the future of the industry presents." "Renewable energy and energy efficiency in all forms is a popular theme at this year's event as the country endeavors to achieve the goals and KPI's set in the ambitious Vision 2030." HVACR Expo Saudi is a free-to-attend event for trade professionals. Carrier Saudi, the world leader in heating, air-conditioning is the event's Platinum Sponsor, and Zamil Air Conditioners, the largest supplier of air conditioners in the Middle East as Gold Sponsor. —
