International. In view of the current coronavirus pandemic and its effects on the global economy, NürnbergMesse has decided, in agreement with the Exhibition Advisory Board, not to hold Chillventa 2020. "This was not an easy decision," says Petra Wolf, member of the Board of Directors of NürnbergMesse. "To assess the mood of the industry, we conducted a comprehensive survey of the more than 800 exhibitors from around the world who registered for 2020 and all visitors who attended Chillventa 2018. The results informed our decision to cancel Chillventa for this year," he adds.
Organizers also report that they are exploring options for digitizing parts of Chillventa, using the original date this coming fall. "The numerous discussions we've had over the past few weeks have shown us that, given the unusual circumstances this year, our customers would like to have the opportunity to interact and need to learn about new products, even if they can't attend in person," explains Petra Wolf.
"Therefore, we are doing our best to offer a platform that we can use to hold the Chillventa Congress, for example, or the trade forums or product presentations in a virtual format, so that we can meet the need to share knowledge and provide a dialogue with experts for experts. Be sure to keep the original dates open in your journal. It will be worth it, as this will be the first time the refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation and heat pump community has gathered on the web," Wolf adds.
Chillventa surveys reveal strong engagement
Chillventa's strong level of engagement and participation in the surveys was extraordinary, organizers said. As the leading international exhibition in refrigeration technology, Chillventa has the great support of exhibitors and professional visitors alike. But the survey also revealed that concerns about holding the event this year were too great. The reasons include the current global uncertainty, which also affects the refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation and heat pump industry, and is dampening investor enthusiasm, causing revenue losses and disrupting production. At the same time, limited business activities due to government regulations and international travel restrictions are making it more difficult for trade show participants in many locations to plan and prepare their attendance at events like this.
Chillventa will resume its normal sequence from October 11 to 13, 2022. The Chillventa Congress will begin on October 10.
