PARIS, France, 8 November 2024: The IAQmatters conference by Eurovent: Breathing Achievement into Every Classroom will take place on January 22 at the Institute of Engineering Technology, in London. Making the announcement through a Press Release, Eurovent said the conference is designed to probe the link between good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and a positive learning experience in educational establishments. With the aim of turning academic research into practical, real-life solutions, the event will explore ways to improve the achievement and wellbeing of children and adults in education, Eurovent said.

Eurovent said that along with its event partners – the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) – it will bring together a top line-up of speakers to explore the topic in depth. With IAQ affecting the health, comfort, and wellbeing of both learners and those working in education, the conference will consider a variety of factors to create good indoor environments.

Stijn Renneboog, Deputy Secretary General, Eurovent, said: “We cannot ignore the effects of poor IAQ on a significant proportion of the population, during the most informative years of their lives. The conference will feature the very latest research, industry insights, and real-life stories on the impacts and benefits of IAQ. The keynote will be delivered by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), who will reveal the results of their latest review into IAQ in educational buildings. If you work in education, are a part of the HVAC community, are a facilities decision maker, or a have an interest in the topic of IAQ, this event is not to be missed.”

Adam Taylor, Chair, BESA’s Indoor Air Quality Group, and CEO, ARM Environments, added: “There are no silver bullets to addressing IAQ – and no ‘magic box’ air cleaning solutions. Improving IAQ is a building engineering issue that calls for solutions that can be applied throughout entire buildings.

“Individual products do play a big part in this, of course, but they must be part of a joined-up, whole building solution based around fully designed, professionally installed and commissioned systems that are then maintained throughout their lifetime and supported by ongoing measuring and monitoring of airborne contaminants. “Just as net zero cannot be delivered by single technologies, such as heat pumps, so air quality in buildings requires integrated solutions.”