THE first ever HVACR Expo Saudi, a dedicated industry event championing air-handling and refrigeration technology and systems concludes today (Jan. 13) at Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events. The three-day event was inaugurated by Engineer Mohiuddin Yahya Hakami, Deputy Secretary General of Business Sectors of Jeddah Chamber, on Monday. With 3,000 expected visitors and 75 exhibitors from 15 countries, HVACR Expo Saudi features internationally recognized speakers from over 10 countries and offers the opportunity to source hundreds of innovative products from around the world. To provide insight into how to meet challenges in the industry, over 16 free CPD certified workshops will be delivered by a cast of renowned experts in the HVAC&R field to train, shed light and provide valuable insights for the period ahead. Firas Abou Ltaif, Project Manager of HVACR Expo Saudi, said: "Aiming to provide an effortless climate where new ideas are exchanged, trends forecast and advanced products traded, the inaugural HVAC R Expo Saudi promises to be the first of many to come in the Kingdom where visitors and exhibitors can celebrate business excellence in the air handling and refrigeration sector." "In addition, as part of our objective to provide the highest caliber of expert presentations and certified training, we made sure to include in our first year, 16 free certified workshops to arm professionals with the training needed to progress within their careers. During these free to attend Continued Professional Development (CPD) certified workshops, each attendee will gain expert coaching on a wealth of topics, contributing to their professional growth, as well as receiving a certificate to provide evidence of their learning" he added. Elliott Rizk, Vice President at MICE Arabia, said "we are confident that HVACR Expo Saudi will go from strength to strength and become an integral event in Jeddah, especially as energy efficiency, indoor air quality and climate change policies are priorities for the Kingdom." "Jeddah is also evolving at a rapid rate with major development projects that aim to attract sustainable tourism, investment and business growth whilst also reinforcing its position as the gateway to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah," he added.
