The 2019 China Heat Pump Annual Conference & 8th International Air-source Heat Pump Development Forum were held in Shanghai on August 1-2, organized by China Energy Conservation Association and the Heat Pump Committee of the China Energy Conservation Association (CECA). This conference obtained supports and participation from China Academy of Building Research, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry CAS, International Copper Association, Shanghai Society Of Refrigeration and Shanghai Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association.

With the theme of “follow your heart, create the future”, the conference also invited speakers and delegates from IEA Heat Pump Centre, German Heat Pump Association, Anna University (India), Korea Testing Laboratory and Heat Pump& Thermal Storage Technology Center of Japan.

Caroline Haglund Stignor from IEA Heat Pump Centre presented the IEA Technology Collaboration on Heat Pumping Technologies, where China recently became a member country. She also talked about Progress and research of European regulations and Test Standards for Heating Equipment since corresponding regulations and standards are under development I China.