With ISHRAE Delhi Chapter’s leadership in industry, the Climate Summit is envisioned be a landmark initiative to unite thought leaders, industry professionals, and youth voices under one bold, action-oriented platform. It is going to be a platform that sparks innovation, dialogue, and action.
As the world grapples with escalating climate extremes—from heatwaves to flooding—there is a pressing need for collective, interdisciplinary action. The HVAC&R industry, built environment professionals, and policymakers must collaborate to chart transformative solutions that are not only technically sound but climate responsive.
The world is at a pivotal climate crossroads. In 2024, global surface temperatures surged to an unprecedented 1.6°C above pre-industrial levels, breaching the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C threshold for the first time. Remarkably, early 2025 followed suit as the second warmest start to any year on record—despite La Niña’s usual cooling influence. Atmospheric CO₂ concentrations have climbed past 420 ppm, a level not seen in over 4 million years. This warming trend has intensified extreme weather events such as heatwaves, floods, and wildfires, with some occurrences now ten times more likely and up to 2°C hotter than historical norms.
Positioned as an action-oriented movement, not just another event. Integrates technical rigor with policy, innovation, and youth activism. Aligned with the vision of Viksit a forward-looking, sustainable India.
The Summit arrives as the world crosses critical climate thresholds. With 2024 being the hottest year on record and 2025 showing no signs of reversal, urgency is paramount !!!
Unites HVAC&R professionals, building experts, and policymakers to co-create climate-responsive solutions. Highlights the sector’s significant emissions footprint turning challenge into opportunity.
Deep dive into operational and embodied emissions, energy codes, and retrofit strategies. Sponsors can showcase cutting-edge technologies aligned with Net Zero and climate-adaptive design.
To deepen awareness and technical discourse on climate resiliency, decarbonisation, and Net Zero strategies.
To showcase climate-forward technologies and solutions in HVAC&R and the built environment.
To foster cross-sector collaboration for climate action between industry, academia, and government.
To inspire and engage youth and professionals as climate champions.
Join 400 others in Le Meridein, New Delhi for a full day of inspiring Sessions and make new connections at the premier conference about Environmental Impact in Built Environment.
| Time | Session Type | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:45 - 09:50 | National Anthem | Opening | - |
| 09:50 - 10:05 | Lamp Lighting & Devi Stuti | Ceremony | Guests & ISHRAE Dignitaries |
| 10:05 - 10:20 | Welcome & Society Address | Speech | DCI President & ISHRAE President |
| 10:20 - 10:35 | Inaugural Speech | Climate Change & Future | Shri Krishna Pal Malik |
| Time | Session Type | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:50 - 11:35 | Technical Presentation | Decarbonisation & Net Zero Buildings | Mr. Ashish Rakheja |
| 11:35 - 12:20 | Panel Discussion | Net Zero 2070: Industry Readiness | Panelists & Moderator |
| Time | Session Type | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:20 - 14:50 | Technical Presentation | Passive Cooling for Sustainable Cities | Dr. Prashant Anand |
| 15:20 - 15:30 | Partner Presentation | IAQ Partner - Camfil | - |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Technical Presentation | Understanding Carbon: Why Materials Matter | Mr. Shrikant Budholia |
| Time | Session Type | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 - 17:30 | Technical Presentation | Microalgae & Climate | Dr. Kaustubha Mohanty |
| 17:30 - 18:00 | Technical Presentation | Waste to Energy Case Studies | Mr. Dinkar Saxena |
| Time | Session Type | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19:10 - 19:20 | Presentation | Awardee 1 | - |
| 19:20 - 19:30 | Presentation | Awardee 2 | - |
| 19:50 - 20:05 | Awards | Award Ceremony | - |
