The inaugural Heat Pump Technologies attracted 116 exhibitors and over 6,000 visitors, 10% of whom came from abroad.
The new international heat pump exhibition and conference, organised by RX Italy, was held on 2 and 3 April at the Allianz MiCo in Milan. Companies, professionals and stakeholders gathered to debate on the trends and technologies that will drive energy sustainability in the coming years, it added. The appointment for the second edition has been scheduled for 7 to 8 April 2027, at the Allianz MiCo Milan again.
Massimiliano Pierini, managing director of RX Italy, said: “Creating a vertical event like Heat Pump Technologies was an ambitious challenge. Involving companies, experts and the public in a highly specialised event required vision and commitment. The success of the event was evident in many ways. On the one hand, participating companies found the perfect stage to present their excellence and expand their network of contacts through a streamlined and effective format.
“On the other, the enthusiasm and interest shown by industry professionals confirmed the value of a vertical format, rich in high-level content and innovative solutions proposed by the most cutting-edge manufacturers. In a context where energy transition and decarbonisation are central topics, events such as Heat Pump Technologies play a strategic role in fostering the spread of sustainable technologies and promoting a culture of innovation.
“The positive feedback shows that investing in highly specialised industry events is a winning choice, capable of generating value for all involved. I’m quite pleased with the results achieved.”
On 2 April visitors got a sneak peek of a study titled “Heat Pumps in Italy: State of the Art and Future Scenarios”, commissioned by RX Italy and produced by Energy & Strategy, part of Milan Polytechnic’s School of Management. The study investigated the dynamics of the Italian market in order to identify the key variables influencing its spread in the various areas of application.
On the following day, the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) offered a European view of the business with a specific focus on the industrial world and the Clean Industrial Deal. From both main sessions the final message that emerged was the need to accelerate the deployment of these technologies, overcoming obstacles such as regulatory instability, unstable incentive policies, the price of energy and the skills gap in the supply chain.
There was a programme of vertical sessions organised in collaboration with the main trade associations and key partners of the event, including AiCARR, Angaisa, Assistal, Assoclima, Assogriforisti, Assotermica, Associazione Tecnici del Freddo, AVR, Anima Confindustria, CNA, CNCC (Consiglio Nazionale Centri Commerciali), Eurovent, Fire, Green Building Council Italia and KNX National Italia.
The Heat Pump Technologies Arena, an area dedicated to innovation at the centre of the trade fair, was reported as a great success with the public, a statement said. It hosted a continuous series of workshops, presentations and case histories offered by companies in the industry.