20th Anniversary of the Institute

20 Years of the Institute of Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Environmental Engineering

Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future Together

We warmly invite you to celebrate 20 years of the Institute of Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Environmental Engineering with us. Look forward to an afternoon full of engaging conversations about our shared past and the challenges of the future.

Experience scientific exchange, inspiring insights, and lively encounters with partners, students, and friends of the institute.

When? Where?

June 19, 2026, 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Building B, Lecture Hall HB
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences
Moltkestraße 30
76133 Karlsruhe

Registration

Participation at the conference is free of charge, however, pre-registration is mandatory.

Highlights: 3 pm – 8 pm

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Historical Retrospective
20 Years of IKKU
Spotlight on research – Presentations about current scientific projects
Doctoral Poster Session
Guided Laboratory Tours

Founded in 2006, the Institute of Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Environmental Engineering (IKKU) at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences has evolved into a leading research and transfer institute in the field of thermal systems and environmental technology. The institute traces its roots back to the pioneering research and transfer work of Prof. Valerius Füner and Prof. Johannes Reichelt. Today, IKKU is the largest institute at the Hochschule Karlsruhe, comprising 10 professors, more than 35 research staff, numerous students and a broad network of international partners. The institute secures over €2.5 million per year in third-party funding, reflecting its scientific impact and industry relevance.

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, we invite research partners, alumni, students, friends of the institute and international guests to join us in honoring achievements, strengthening collaborations and discussing future challenges. We will also formally bid farewell to our esteemed colleague Prof. Michael Arnemann as he enters a well-deserved retirement.

Call for Short Statements

We invite partners, alumni, students and guests to submit a short statement:
What connects you with IKKU?
What makes the institute special for you?
How has your collaboration or experience been?

Please send your statement to: tunay.oezcan(at)h-ka.de

Participation Fee & Donation Information

Participation in our event is free of charge.

Instead of an admission fee, we would appreciate a voluntary donation to the Valerius-Füner Foundation.

The foundation promotes engineering education and continuing education in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning technology—including heat pump technology—at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences. In addition, it contributes to securing and further developing the eponymous major in mechanical engineering and mechatronics in the long term. With your voluntary support, you will help to strengthen practical teaching, technical innovation, and the training of future specialists in the long term.

Donation options: You can donate by bank transfer. You can find the bank account details here

Location, directions, and building map

Location map and campus plan