International Network of Women in Cooling

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Save the date: Panel discussion on women’s experiences in HVAC-R

The Federation of Ibero-American Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Associations (FAIAR) will host a Spanish-speaking webinar titled “Experiencias en el mundo HVAC-R” on Tuesday, 25 November at 2:00PM (UTC). This event is designed to bring together prominent female...

INWIC Autumn 2025 Newsletter now available!

The latest edition of the INWIC Newsletter is out! Discover recent highlights, network activities, and inspiring stories from women driving change across the cooling sector. Access it here: INWIC Newsletter - Autumn 2025

Women in ISHRAE highlight women driving decarbonisation

At Cool Conclave 2.0, held in Indore on August 2nd, Women in ISHRAE hosted a landmark session titled “Women Leading the Way to a Low-Carbon Future.” The all-women panel discussion, “Driving Decarbonisation Through Inclusive Leadership: The Role of Women Shaping a...

Guided tour of Queens Quay Energy Centre

In October 2025, IOR’s Women in RACHP Network hosted a visit to Scotland’s first major water source heat pump project, bringing together professionals from across the sector to learn from experts and exchange on low-carbon innovation. The event was free and open to...

Empowering women in cooling: Regional Training Workshop held in Dakar for Francophone Africa’s Female RAC Technicians

Dakar, Senegal, 20 September 2025 – In a landmark initiative to strengthen technical capacity and promote gender inclusion in the refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) sector, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), through its OzonAction Compliance...

U-3ARC Female Award Winners at SophiA

U-3ARC proudly invited the winners of the Dr. Charity Kpabep Award 2025 competition to the SophiA event in Germany in September. This team is made up of four women from across Africa: RAJI NIMOTALLAHI – Nigeria MOUNA AISSATA DEIENTA - Mali ISHA KAMARA - Sierra Leone...

INWIC promotes women’s expertise in refrigeration through RENAFF collaboration

On 24 September, INWIC President Ina Colombo met with Sokhna Fall Diawara, President of the National Network of Women in Refrigeration (RENAFF), and several executive members at the Social Integration Educative Centre in the Pikine-Guédiawaye suburb. INWIC counts...

IIR resources for women in the RACHP workforce presented at the final Consortium Meeting of the SophiA Project

During the final Consortium Meeting of the SophiA Project in Karlsruhe, Germany, on 17–18 September 2025, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) presented key resources for women in the RACHP workforce. The IIR has actively supported the participation of...

The Scully Effect. If you can see, it you can be it.

In this blog, Lisa Waters highlights the changes in the industry she has witnessed through her experience with the IOR. We hope that in 20 years time someone else will be writing of positive change again. More growth of inclusivity in our engineering industries. How...

INWIC promoted at the WRD in Cameroun

The World Refrigeration Day (WRd) is celebrated every June 26 to raise awareness about the importance of refrigeration and air conditioning in modern society. The 2025 edition, themed “Pierce the Bubbles,” promotes responsible and sustainable technology choices in the...

Connecting women’s networks worldwide

INWIC collaborates with Partners hosting women’s groups across the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump (RACHP) sector. These groups provide training, mentoring and peer support, empowering women to grow professionaly. Explore the list of national and regional groups and connect with them!

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INWIC membership is open to individuals and organisations in the RACHP sector. Benefits include mentorship, events, internships, and other career development prospects.

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Mentorship

In addition to promoting a culture of learning, mentorship programs strengthen culture as a whole by making it more inclusive.

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Events

We regularly add events that are available to members and non-members alike. Registering as a member will grant you access to more events including industry talks, webinars, and meetings.

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