ACR Journal

December 2022 | January 2023 Chillventa 2022 attracted more than 30,000 trade visitors and 844 exhibitors from 43 countries as the live event returned after an absence of four years. On the day prior to the exhibition in Nuremberg, the Chillventa CONGRESS featured 307 participants, both on-site and online via live stream. Petra Wolf, member of the executive board of NürnbergMesse, said: “We are extremely pleased with more than just the numbers for what has been the first live industry meeting in four years. Above all, it was the excellent atmosphere in the exhibition halls! "As an industry with vast potential for the future, there were many important things to discuss. Chillventa is, and will continue to be, the trend barometer and the most important event worldwide for the refrigeration sector, including the AC & ventilation and heat pump segments.” Over 56% of the 30,773 visitors came from outside Germany and CHILLVENTA 2022 36 Return of live format sees 844 exhibitors in Nuremberg Chillventa draws more than 30,000 visitors Volume 9 No.1 over 96% of those surveyed said they would participate again in the next Chillventa. “This super commitment is the greatest compliment for us,” said Elke Harreiss, executive director Chillventa, NürnbergMesse. “From manufacturers to plant operators, dealers, designers, architects and tradespeople… everyone was there once again.” This positive outlook was also reinforced by the independent exhibitor poll. Even before the exhibition was over, 94 of the 844 exhibitors said they would exhibit again at Chillventa 2024. Further highlights in the supporting programme for 2022 were the new Job Corner, which provided an opportunity for employers and qualified skilled workers to meet; two special presentations on heat pumps and handling flammable refrigerants; and guided tours with various key themes. The next Chillventa will take place in Nuremberg from 8-10 October 2024.