#FestivalOfCooling
Exploring the growing importance of cooling and cold-chains in a fast-warming world
The festival is now complete. We want to say a big thank you to all those who helped and continue to develop The Programme across the globe.
The Clean Cooling Network (CCN) and the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-chain (ACES) hosted a, public engagement “Festival of Cooling” at the ACES Campus in Kigali, Rwanda, and via an outreach programme.
The aim was to engage the public and explore the growing importance of cooling and cold-chains in a fast-warming world - through a week of events, panel discussions, demonstrations, competitions, and workshops on campus and online. Outreach to schools, communities, government, and businesses also take place.
ACES to welcome school children for a Special STEM visit on December 6th
2nd Dec 2025
The excitement from the 2025 Festival of Cooling is still spreading and this time, it’s bringing an entire class to ACES for a dedicated hands-on learning experience.
IOR And ACES Sign MOU to Foster International Collaboration
28th Oct 2025
The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) and the African Centre for Excellence in Sustainable Cold Chain (ACES) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration and promote the exchange of ideas and expertise.
A Cool World: What to expect and what I am excited about!
17th Oct 2025
Dr. Tim Fox discusses what he's most looking forward to at "A Cool World: Sustainable Cold-Chain for the Global South" conference.
Help us accelerate deployment of sustainable cold-chains in the Global South and deliver a Cool World
10th Oct 2025
This month sees "A Cool World: Sustainable Cold-Chain for the Global South" taking place at the University of Birmingham in the UK, a landmark international conference organised by the Clean Cooling Network (CCN).
Start-Ups Meet Experts in Innovation Clinic
9th Oct 2025
The 3rd day of the Festival of Cooling brought together start-ups, innovators, cooling experts, university students, and staff, among others, to celebrate the intersection of innovation, design, and entrepreneurship in the cooling sector, where ideas become prototypes and evolve into scalable solutions that improve lives and markets.
Students explore cooling innovations at ACES festival
8th Oct 2025
The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES) and the Clean Cooling Network, hosted a successful Schools and Education Day during the ongoing Festival of Cooling, bringing together students and teachers from eight secondary schools across Rwanda.
Rubirizi Venue
Everything will be held at our ACES Rubirizi Campus, Kigali, Rwanda.
ACES Rubirizi Campus
Kigali, Rwanda
The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES) is ideally situated in the capital of Kigali.
Let’s be clear; this isn’t a conference. It’s not a trade show. And it won't be boring ... By introducing cold-chain and clean cooling concepts into schools and universities, we’re not just adding another topic. "We’re planting the seeds of resilience, innovation, and empowerment."
