This year, IIAR’s 2013 Industrial Refrigeration Conference & Exhibition will be hold at one of the organization’s most beautiful conference locations, the Broadmoor Hotel and Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 17–20. With the usual emphasis on a well developed technical track, including a special focus on CO2, this year’s program will encompass many of the industry’s most important subject areas.

From an examination of the prospects of ammonia based ocean thermal energy conversion systems, to a variety of in-depth case studies, IIAR’s technical program promises to deliver new perspectives and useful information.

This year, IIAR is extending a special welcome to members and attendees with a new educational event, a special workshop focused exclusively on CO2, on Sunday March 17.

New in 2013, the workshop expands the training resources of the industry, continuing a valuable training initiative which started with the IIAR ammonia safety training event offered at the 2012 conference.

The workshop has been designed by IIAR’s CO2 Committee to provide practical training on this technology, which has only recently emerged as both a primary refrigerant and a low temperature partner for ammonia in cascade systems.

This event is offered in conjunction with the 2013 annual conference, and is a great deal for any conference attendee. The price for the four-hour training session is less than the member price of the CO2 handbook, provided as part of the workshop.

Another exciting event being held in conjunction with the conference is the Ammonia Refrigeration Foundation’s 2013 fundraising golf tournament, held this year on one of the Broadmoor’s spectacular PGA caliber golf courses on March 16.

Set high in the Cheyenne Mountain foothills of Colorado Springs with stunning views and challenging but enjoyable terrain, the Broadmoor has earned a reputation as one of the world’s best golf destinations.

Each ARF tournament contributor will hold a place of honor in the history of the Ammonia Refrigeration Foundation. As a sponsor, an investment in the Ammonia Refrigeration Foundation will pay dividends through research and education in years ahead.

IIAR’s Conference & Exhibition would not be possible without the focused dedication and involvement of its members. The work of IIAR volunteer members makes it possible to foster an environment of collective education and exchange of ideas through the technical program sessions and workshops.

IIAR sponsors and exhibitors also play an invaluable role in bringing the newest products and technologies to industry professionals. Attracting the most qualified business leaders and peer-to-peer networking groups, the conference is the largest gathering of industrial refrigeration decision makers in the industry.

As an IIAR member, you have access to the best forum in the world for industrial refrigeration professionals who want to stay educated on the issues they face in their day-to-day business environment. IIAR is continuously working to broaden the scope of the industry by fostering a valuable exchange of ideas and knowledge. The IIAR Conference & Exhibition is an important part of that effort. We hope to see you there!