Registration is for Technicians Only (Refrigeration Technicians Prioritized)
Registration is for Technicians Only (Refrigeration Technicians Prioritized)
CO2 RCU Showcase registration is open to all. (Training Summit registrants don’t need to register separately.)
Career Fair Registration is for Students and Faculty Only:
Co-hosted with Southern California Edison, the Natural Refrigerant Training Summit in Irwindale, CA will provide comprehensive training on CO2 and propane from multiple manufacturers and industry experts. This event is open to all refrigeration technicians (union and non-union).
Our Natural Refrigerant Training Summit offer a FREE two-day training opportunity for refrigeration technicians on the latest CO2 and propane technologies. Participating technicians get access to classroom and hands-on training sessions from multiple manufacturers and industry experts. Attendees will also be invited to explore an exhibit hall to learn about the latest natural refrigerant products and services while networking with peers. Refrigeration technicians will receive priority.
Attend this free two-day showcase featuring live equipment demonstrations, expert presentations, and interactive opportunities to explore cutting‑edge CO₂ Remote Condensing Unit (RCU) solutions.
R/HVAC students and faculty are invited to participate in a FREE career fair with employers from the refrigeration industry. Join us to connect with the industry and learn about this outstanding career path! Participants will learn about career opportunities, connect with leading industry employers, and gain exposure to the latest refrigeration technologies.
This half-day class will provide the fundamentals of CO2, that every technician needs to feel confident working on transcritical booster systems. We’ll break down the basic refrigeration cycle and properties, walk through the key components and step-by-step process of reading the P&ID. Attendees will gain a solid understanding of CO2 booster systems and how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot these racks. Refrigeration technicians will receive priority registration.

The Natural Refrigerant Training Summit is brought to you by R-TRADE.
R-TRADE (Refrigeration Technician Recruitment, Advancement, Development, and Education) is a nationwide initiative by the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) that aims to grow, train, and support the skilled workforce our industry needs.