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In this episode, we're joined by UK-based Refrigeration Consultant Steve Gill to talk about the refrigeration industry's impact around the world - enabling travel, preserving food, vaccines, medicines, supporting data centers and more. Steve started World Refrigeration Day (June 26) in 2019 and makes a special announcement about the 2026 theme on this episode - listen to find out! We also discuss practical outreach ideas to help promote and grow the refrigeration industry around the world. This episode was recorded live at the 2026 AHR Expo.

In this episode, we discuss:

(1:31) Steve's Refrigeration Journey: From Tools to Global Consulting

(3:05) Promoting Refrigeration to Students

(5:51) Origin of World Refrigeration Day

(14:09) Outreach Ideas for the Refrigeration Industry

(16:49) Announcing the 2026 World Refrigeration Day Theme

(17:42) What "Cool Intelligence" Really Means in Refrigeration

(21:26) Support & Sponsorshipfor World Refrigeration Day

(23:19) AI in Refrigeration

(26:17) Training & Mentorshipin Refrigeration

Helpful Links & Resources:

https://worldrefrigerationday.org/

https://www.ahrexpo.com/

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