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Danfoss RAC & HP Symposium at Danfoss HQ, 2025

  • Date: 8 April, 2025

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Join our exclusive event for a dialogue about energy efficiency and decarbonization on Tuesday April 8, 2025

Decarbonization is not a solo sprint – it’s a team effort that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and shared solutions. From advancing energy efficiency in buildings, industry, and the cold chain to driving the refrigerant transition.

In this spirit, we invite you to join us at the Danfoss RAC & HP Symposium on April 8, 2025 as we come together to share insights, spark innovation, and drive progress in energy efficiency.

Here’s what’s in store:

  • Expert keynotes from industry experts sharing their perspectives on today’s challenges and opportunities.
  • Organized site visits showcasing real-life installations of decarbonization technologies.
  • Interactive roundtables with external speakers and thought leaders.
  • Networking opportunities with peers.

Agenda

Find the day’s program below.

07:30 – 11:00 am Seeing is believing 

Experience decarbonization technologies firsthand! Join us at the ALSIK Hotel for a welcome and program overview, followed by exciting site visits showcasing cutting-edge technologies for buildings, cold chain, and industry. See oil-free Turbocor compressor heat pumps in action, explore heat recovery solutions in datacenters and supermarkets, and witness the efficiency of supermarket refrigeration with natural refrigerants.

11:30am – 01:30 pm Setting the scene & Lunch  

Opening session: A high-level overview of the conference program, featuring keynotes from our leadership and industry experts on technology trends and global policy developments. The session will be followed by lunch.

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1:30 – 3:15 pm Technologies are available

Accelerate Decarbonization: Building on the morning’s insights, expert keynotes and technology dialogues with external experts and business leaders will explore advanced solutions for a net-zero future in heating, cooling, buildings, cold chain, and industry.

3:45 – 5:00 pm The regional perspective

Regionalize competitive decarbonization: Experts explore successful HFC phase-down approaches and energy efficiency opportunities aligned with the Kigali Amendment and the global cooling pledge.

Speakers

During the event you will meet various experts and executives. Confirmed speakers are:

Yosr Allouche

Director General, International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR).

Speaks in the session: Keynote - Decarbonization opportunities and challenges

Simon Wandel-Petersen
Simon Wandel-Petersen

Deputy Director, Dept. for Green; Diplomacy & Climate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, DK

Speaks in the session: Keynote - COP30, Global Cooling Pledge, Montreal Protocol

Allan Pilgaard-Jensen
Allan Pilgaard-Jensen

Managing Director, Project Zero

Speaks in the session: Inspiration Project Zero: A city on the way to carbon neutrality

Ray Gluckman

Managing Director Gluckman Consulting.

Speaks in the session: Keynote – Near net zero in heating & cooling

Yaqoub Almatouq

Environment Public Authority Kuwait.

Speaks in the session: Keynote - Regional Differences and need for pragmatic solutions

Rafael Martinez Gordon

Energy Analyst, IEA.

Speaks in the session: Technology dialogue #1 - Decarbonizing Buildings

Kristina Norne Widell

Senior Research Scientist, SINTEF

Speaks in the session: Technology Dialogue #2 - Decarbonizing the Cold Chain

Rüdiger Lohse
Rüdiger Lohse

Managing Director, Deneff EDL-Hub

Speaks in the session: Technology Dialogue #3 - Decarbonizing Industries

Karim El-Jisr
Karim El-Jisr

Executive Director, Red Sea Global.

Speaks in the session: The regional perspective- Case study Saudi-Arabia

Leyla Sayin

Deputy Director, Centre for Sustainable Cooling.​

Speaks in the session: The regional perspective - Case study Sub-Saharan Africa

Mr. Xie Bin

Chairman of the board at Chengdu Yinli Cold Chain Logistics Co., Ltd.

Speaks in the session: The regional perspective - Case study China

Omar Abdelaziz

Assistant Professor at the American University in Cairo.

Speaks in the session: The regional perspective - Cost-competitive decarbonization in different regions of the world

Kristian Strand

Appointed President, Danfoss Climate Solutions (effective April 1, 2025) 

Speaks in the session: Welcome

Dennis Appel
Dennis Appel

Divisional President Controls and Thermal Management, Danfoss Climate Solutions.

Speaks in the session: The regional perspective - Cost-competitive decarbonization in different regions of the world

Kaj Väätäjä
Kaj Väätäjä

Divisional President HydronicS, Danfoss Climate Solutions.

Speaks in the session: Technology dialogue #1 - Decarbonizing Buildings

Saska Rihtarsic

Vice President, District Energy, Danfoss Climate Solutions.

Speaks in the session: Technology Dialogue #3 - Decarbonizing Industries.

Andrea Voigt

Vice President, Public & Industry Affairs, Sustainability, Danfoss Climate Solutions.

Speaks in the session: Moderator

This symposium is your opportunity to engage with experts, explore cutting-edge technologies, and discuss actionable strategies for sustainable and energy-efficient outcomes.

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Hotels for your stay

We have secured rooms at select hotels in Sønderborg for a favorable price. Follow the links to reserve your stay at the negotiated rate using the outlined booking procedures. We recommend booking as soon as possible due to limited availability.

Steigenberger Alsik Hotel & Spa

Main meeting point.

Kindly follow this booking procedure
Go to Hotel Alsik's booking page. Click "Group" at top of the page and use booking code: Danfoss070425
Deadline: Feb 27, 2025 (the booking code will not be valid after this date).

Hotel Sønderborg Strand

15 min. walk to Hotel Alsik.

Kindly follow this booking procedure:
Contact the hotel via email: hotel@sonderborgstrand.dk
Note the reservation number 118515 and inform about booking period, name and address.
Deadline: March 4, 2025

Hotel Sønderborg Kaserne

7 min. walk to Hotel Alsik.

Kindly use Hotel Kaserne's booking page

Venue information

The event will take place across multiple locations, starting at Alsik Hotel at 8:00 am for the kick-off, followed by site visits showcasing innovative solutions. The main event continues at Danfoss HQ starting at 11:30 am. Transportation between locations is arranged by Danfoss.

Alsik Hotel: Morning meeting point.

Address: Nørre Havnegade 21-25
DK-6400 Sønderborg

Site visits: Experience innovation in action.

Explore solutions firsthand at Sønderborg Hospital, the Danfoss Smart Store, and the Decarbonization tour and Turbocor showroom at Danfoss HQ.

Danfoss HQ: The hub for the main event.

Address: Nordborgvej 81,
DK-6430 Nordborg

Getting to Sønderborg

If arriving at Sønderborg airport on April 7, shuttle busses will be waiting for you on arrival at 9 am, 12:15 am, 4 pm, 6:45 pm and will take you to Alsik hotel.

If you arrive by other means, please refer to the information below.

From Hamburg airport to Sønderborg (2h30min): From Billund airport to Sønderborg (1h30min):

From Copenhagen airport to Sønderborg (45min / 4h30min)

 If you arrive by train:

  • By car you may take A7 (or E45) highway
  • By train: not advisable
  • By car you may take E45 highway
  • By train: not advisable
  • By plane: Domestic flights (45 min) are available between CPH and Sønderborg airport SGD with Alsie Express  
  • By train: Approx 4h30min with DSB 

From Sønderborg train station to Alsik hotel:

From Sønderborg train station to Hotel Sønderborg Strand:

From Sønderborg train station to Hotel Sønderborg Kaserne:

Or order a taxi

Local transport

On the day of the Symposium, Danfoss organizes transport from morning meeting point at Alsik hotel to site visits, Danfoss HQ and back to hotel Alsik.

In case you are in need of alternative transportation, see below.

Taxi contact in Sønderborg

Public bus  
  • Dantaxi, Sønderborg, +45 74 42 18 18
  • 4x27, Sønderborg, +45 27 27 27 27
  • Juhls Taxi, Sønderborg, +45 30 42 18 18
  • BG Busser & Taxi, Sydals, +45 74 40 44 46

Public bus number 223 from Sonderborg to Havnbjerg, Nordborgvej v Gronvej (Danfoss bus station):
 223 Route: Schedules, Stops & Maps - Alssundgymnasiet Sønderborg (Updated)

The event is endorsed by

Main contact during the event: Kenza Regragui