EVENTS

The 2025 EUROVENTSUMMIT offered a rich parallel programme complementing the wide selection of meetings of the different Eurovent units. The programme is described on this page and includes seminars and flagship events of all kinds.

Seminar: Sustainable footprints – Integrating life cycle thinking into HVACR design

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During this afternoon seminar, leading experts presented concise talks and took part in interactive panel discussions focused on advancing sustainability in the HVACR industry. Part of the #ManufacturingForTomorrow theme, this session invited participants to engage in bold, solutions-oriented dialogue on the future of sustainable product design and innovation.

It focused on the role of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) in addressing embodied carbon in the building sector. Key topics included measuring and mitigating environmental footprints, upcoming regulatory shifts (EPBD, CPR, Ecodesign), harmonisation of EPDs across Europe, and the need for HVACR-specific Product Category Rules. We also explored methodological challenges (EN 15804, EN 50693, PEF), the rise of digital EPDs, and barriers to scalability, verification, and tool development.

Speakers

Johan Elmström Design Engineer VEAB Heat Tech AB DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION	Matteo Pierone Managing Director J2 Innovations DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION	Stanislava Borisová Sustainability Consultant dotEnvironment DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
Jacopo Famiglietti Researcher Politecnico di Milano DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION	Asger Wendt Karl Senior Sustainability Specialist Sweco Denmark A/S DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION	Hugues Haentjens Communication Manager Uniclima DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
Erik Björn Business Development Team Lead Nordics One Click LCA DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION	Salvatore Porto Head of Business Development PRODBIM DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION	Ian Butler (moderator) Eurovent Certification

Summit Opening Ceremony

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Eurovent President Raúl Corredera Häner had the honour of welcoming all EUROVENTSUMMIT participants to a joint opening ceremony. Set in one of Czechia’s top 13 restaurants, this elegant evening combined fine dining with insightful updates on Eurovent’s activities and recent industry developments. Participants enjoyed a spectacular view of Prague’s iconic Charles Bridge while listening to welcome remarks from distinguished guests and connecting with peers from across the sector.

Attendees also enjoyed a concert of Eurovent’s very own band, which made the evening even more memorable.

Speakers

Raúl Corredera Häner President Eurovent	Sylvain Courtey President Eurovent Certification	Karel Kabele President Czech Society of Environmental Engineering
Filip Hazuka CEO RECUTECH	Francesco Scuderi (moderator) Secretary General Eurovent

Seminar: Closing the loop – Innovations in materials and circularity for HVACR systems

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This afternoon session was dedicated to the critical role of materials and circularity in shaping a more sustainable HVACR industry. This seminar brought together top experts from within and beyond the sector to share bold, forward-looking perspectives on how material choices, reuse strategies, and design for circularity can transform manufacturing and building systems. Featuring concise talks followed by interactive Q&A or a panel discussion, the session encouraged lively exchange among all Summit attendees.

Anchored in the theme #ManufacturingForTomorrow, the programme explored the environmental impact of material use, circular design principles, and the strategic importance of raw materials in building a low-carbon, resilient HVACR industry. Participants left with fresh insights into how circularity can drive both innovation and sustainability across the entire value chain.

Speakers

Atze Boerstra Professor of Building Services Innovation TU Delft / Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION	Charlotte Nyholm Team Leader, Sustainable Construction Granlund Ltd. DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION	Štěpán Stojanov Secretary General Czech Association for Cooling and Air Conditioning Technology DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
Bettina Schreck Global Expert Sustainability Analytics DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION	Robert Pintér Manager, Market Development International Copper Association Europe DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION	Roman Tvrzník Chairman of BOD ELEKTROWIN DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
Walid Atmar Manager Policy, Standardisation and Innovation FME/Binnenklimaat Nederland DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION

Legends of Eurovent

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This evening was dedicated to honouring several industry legends for their invaluable contributions and presenting them with lifelong recognition. Thursday night saw the true Hall of Fame of Eurovent and was accompanied by interesting anecdotes from the history of the association.

Federico Muñoz Sánchez, CEO at CEISLAB and a long-term member and supporter of Eurovent, opened the night by sharing his and CEISLAB’s story within Eurovent.

Andy Bijmans, Product Manager / Head of Industry Affairs & EU Standards, NL at Systemair, followed with his own story. Andy is a true Eurovent Legend himself, enjoying a wide popularity among the Eurovent family and the engineering community.

Attendees enjoyed a memorable networking evening at the traditional Czech brewery inside Prague’s iconic Municipal House. In this historic and relaxed setting, they connected informally with industry peers over freshly brewed Czech beer and a selection of authentic local delicacies.

Speakers

Federico Muñoz Sánchez CEO CEISLAB	Andy Bijmans Product Manager / Head of Industry Affairs & EU Standards, NL Systemair	Ian Butler (moderator) Eurovent Certification
Mikael Borjesson Chairman Eurovent Certification	Raúl Corredera Häner President Eurovent

Congratulations to the following Legends of Eurovent who have been awarded for their invaluable contributions:

Lennart Østergaard & Marta San Román Driving force of the Eurovent Commission	Raul Simonetti Eurovent Globetrotter	Filip Konieczny & Arel Arsoy Dynamic Duo
Henk Kranenberg Industry Pillar	Ilkka Salo Industry Pillar	Jürgen Albig Certification Champion (ventilation)
Mario Scattolin Certification Champion (cooling)	Stéphane Guichard Market Intelligence Hero	Ian Butler Industry Legend