SophiA Word Refrigeration Day 2026
SophiA is proud to join forces with OST, Hochschule Karlsruhe – University of Applied Sciences, and the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) to celebrate World Refrigeration Day 2026.
This year’s theme — #coolintelligence — puts smart, sustainable cooling at the heart of the conversation. The event will bring together researchers, industry professionals, and partners to explore how intelligent refrigeration technologies can drive positive change, particularly in off-grid and resource-constrained settings across Africa and beyond.
As a project committed to delivering sustainable cold-chain solutions for pharmacies and hospitals in underserved communities, SophiA sees World Refrigeration Day as a key opportunity to share progress, spark new collaborations, and advocate for equitable access to reliable cold storage.
Join us on the coolest day of the year — and help us shape the future of refrigeration!
Interested in participating? Please check the program below and register to this event from the OST webpage by the 19/06/2026!
| Time | Event |
| 13:30 – 15:30 | Award ceremony “Cool Energy Competition” + interactive participation games and cool experiments around the topics of climate and sustainability. |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Make Your Own Ice Cream & Ice Slushy Workshop: Make your own ice cream or an ice slushy and playfully discover the fascinating world of refrigeration. |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Snack Break: Refreshments, socializing, and time to relax. |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Staying Cool in a Warming World — An exciting journey through the history of refrigeration – from the first cooling systems through the ozone hole to today’s challenges such as climate change and PFAS (“Forever Chemicals”). Why is sustainable cooling becoming increasingly important worldwide? And how can new technologies protect people and the climate at the same time? |
| From 17:00 | International Summer Buffet — Celebrate together, enjoy, and let the World Refrigeration Day fade out in a summery atmosphere. |
