We are excited to announce that the SophiA project will be featured during World Refrigeration Day (WRD) 2025, which will be celebrated on 24–25 July at the Akwa City Hall in Douala, Cameroon. The event is hosted by the Association of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Professionals of Cameroon (APFCC) in collaboration with U-3ARC and will include exhibitions, technical workshops, and a high-level conference.

The APFCC is a driving force in promoting refrigeration and air conditioning in Cameroon and across Africa. As a committed member of U-3ARC, it plays a vital role in advancing sustainable technologies, training, and policy engagement throughout the continent.

💡 SophiA, AGRI-COOL and Natural Refrigerants on the Agenda

On 25 July, during the main conference, Ms Aurélie ABOMO AYINDA (SophiA Cameroon team) and Ms Ina Colombo (International Institute of Refrigeration – IIR) will present the SophiA project, highlighting its mission to bring solar-powered refrigeration to healthcare facilities in sub-Saharan Africa. The presentation will showcase how SophiA contributes to reliable cold chains for vaccines, medicines, and medical storage – a crucial step toward climate-resilient health systems.

The session will also feature Ms Gisèle BAOK from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MINADER) presenting the AGRI-COOL project, and Mr Madi SANKANDE, President of U-3ARC, who will present a policy brief on natural refrigerants, reinforcing the environmental urgency of transitioning to greener technologies.

📅 Programme 

• 24 July:
  • Exhibition setup
  • Company visits
  • Opening of the fair
• 25 July:
• 10:00 AM: Opening ceremony & exhibition tour
• 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM: High-level conference featuring representatives from public institutions (MINADER, MINSANTE, ANOR, MINPMEESA, MINHDU), academia (IUT and Polytechnique Douala), and industry leaders

📄 Download the full programme here: brochure WRD25-APFCC_BNE_WA_LE 25 JUILLET

🎉 Join us in celebrating innovative, energy-efficient refrigeration solutions that improve lives and protect the planet.

🔗 For more about World Refrigeration Day, visit: www.worldrefrigerationday.org