Bookings open for 127th IOR Annual Dinner
UK – Bookings have opened for the Institute of Refrigeration’s 127th Annual Dinner, taking place on 25 February 2027 at Hilton London Bankside.
Known as the Original Fridge Dinner, the event will bring together professionals from across the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector for an evening of networking, industry recognition and fundraising.
Awards to recognise industry achievement
The programme will recognise personal and professional achievements across the RACHP sector through five awards:
- J&E Hall Gold Medal for outstanding technical achievement
- Service Engineer Lifetime Achievement Award
- Ted Perry Award for student research and innovation
- Kenneth Lightfoot Medal for the best paper presented to the IOR
- Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award, recognising work that supports low-carbon and low-emission cooling
Guests will also hear from IOR President Steve Gill FInstR, who will outline his and the IOR Board’s vision for the Institute’s future direction.
Tables and individual places available
Individual tickets and full tables are available. Member tickets start at £247.80 per person, including VAT, while non-member tickets are priced at £271.80.
The ticket price includes a welcome drinks reception, a three-course dinner with half a bottle of wine and water, the presidential address, an after-dinner speaker, the industry awards programme and access to the late bar.
Fundraising activities during the evening will support charity and the IOR Presidents’ Fund for education initiatives.
Tickets and further details are available at www.ior.org.uk/annualdinner.
Organisations interested in sponsorship opportunities can contact Lisa Waters at [email protected].
