This is just a last little reminder for those wishing to register to ATMOsphere Europe 2012 and to take advantage of the early bird rate. Friday will be the last day to save 200 € when registering!

In addition, we would like to provide you with some fresh programme updates and last confirmed speakers and we are glad to announce that we have a new Bronze Sponsors.

Early bird rate until 22 June

Take advantage of a 200 € discount valid until 22 June and apply for a seat today. The earlier you apply, the higher your chances to get one of the limited seats at ATMOsphere Europe 2012.

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ATMOsphere Europe 2012 Programme

PRE-EVENT WORKSHOPS on 5 November followed by a dinner at the European Parliament

The afternoon and evening of the 5th November will be reserved for a smaller group of around 50 people for in depth discussion about the new F-Gas proposal and preparation for a 10-point action plan as well as a dinner in the European Parliament.

6 November
POLICY SESSION: F-GAS REGULATION AND ECODESIGN

• Ms Connie Hedegaard, The European Commissioner for Climate Action
• Mr Bas Eickhout, MEP (Member of European Parliament)
• Representative of the EU Presidency, tbc
• Press Conference (media only)
• Ms Bente Tranholm-Schwarz, European Commission
• Ms Katja Becken, German Federal Environment Agency
• Mr Mikkel Soerensen, Danish Environmental Protection Agency
• Representative from the French Embassy, tbc
• Representative from the English Embassy, tbc
• Q&A
• Workshop discussion and reporting

Lunch

TECHNOLOGY SESSION 1
4 innovative case studies will be presented followed by a Q&A and a panel discussion (to be selected from a Call for Case Studies)

PARALLEL SESSIONS

Participants will be able to chose between different sessions, including:

• F-Gas Debate involving key EU stakeholders
• Business networking (with possibility to reserve private meeting rooms)

Reception & Dinner

7 November
MARKET OVERVIEW FOR EUROPE

• Market Overview for natural refrigerants in Europe with presentations from industry and the financial community
• Workshop 10-point action plan

END USER SESSION 1: FOOD RETAIL

• Urs Berger, Migros
• Knut Lutnæs, COOP Norway
• Robert Arthur, Marks & Spencer, tbc
• Jean-Michel Fleury, Carrefour, tbc
• Q&A and panel discussion

END USER SESSION 2: INDUSTRIAL

• Antoine Azar, The Coca-Cola Company
• Joe Gomez, Tesco, tbc
• René van Gerwen, Unilever
• PepsiCo, tbc
• Q&A and panel discussion

TECHNOLOGY SESSION 2
4 innovative case studies will be presented followed by a Q&A and a panel discussion (to be selected from a Call for Case Studies

New Bronze Sponsor: Obrist Engineering

Obrist Engineering focuses on the development of environmentally friendly systems and components for air conditioning and heating, with a stronghold in the automotive market. The main activities over the last 10 years have been dedicated to the development of R744 compressors, but also other components for use in CO₂ MAC systems, commercial and transport refrigeration, as well as heat pumps.