12th EFRC Conference 2021

12th EFRC Conference, August 24 - 26, 2021 Warsaw, Poland

The EFRC Conference is a unique opportunity for managers, sales, engineers and researchers to share and receive up-to-date information on the latest technology, and for exchanging knowledge and experience with international specialists.

“This conference is a platform for the exchange of ideas, experience and information. It is where people gather and are open to share experiences so that new ideas can grow,” said René Peters, Chairman of the EFRC. “The EFRC stimulates collaboration between suppliers, manufacturers and end-users because we believe that in collaboration, innovation can take place. Only when we do not accept the environment in which we find ourselves then successful change and innovation can be realized.”

The safety of our participants is our top priority. We are constantly monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, as the situation is changing every day and it is impossible to know what will be happening in upcoming months and also we understand that organizations may have certain safety policies which can reduce or ban travelling of their employees. This why we adopted our cancellation regulations to meet our participants needs. Vaccination programs across Europe seem to be having a positive effect on companies – there is great confidence and optimism also within the EFRC.

Despite these challenging times the authors, reviewers, and conference sponsors are working hard to make attractive papers and presentations giving insights into new developments supporting increased reliability and output of reciprocating compressors while reducing the carbon footprint and saving on CAPEX and OPEX.

Since 1999, the European Forum of Reciprocating Compressors e.V. (EFRC) encourages exchange of information related to reciprocating compressors and drives research as well as improvements in specifications and standards.

We are very looking forward to welcoming you at the 12. EFRC Conference in August 24-26, 2021 in the Hilton Warsaw Hotel and Convention Centre, in Poland.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: efrc.conference@recip.org

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See you in Poland!

EFRC Conference Premium Sponsors

Conference Programme

Sponsoring

Sponsorship and Promotion Programme

With regards to the upcoming 12th EFRC Conference in Warsaw, Poland in August 24-26, 2021 the Organisation Committee offers all members and non-members to support this international event with the official “Sponsorship and Promotion Programme”.

The Conference Sponsorship is reserved for a maximum of 10 Sponsors, the selection will be made on a first come, first served basis. We also offer interested companies to choose from various opportunities to promote their products and services.

More details can be found in the attached PDFs:

General information:

EFRC 2021 Sponsorship and Promotion Programme

Registration forms:

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Our Sponsors

BORSIG ZM Compression

HOERBIGER Wien

Burckhardt Compression

NEUMAN & ESSER

PROGNOST Systems

TNO Energy

Exhibition

Exhibition Booth in the coffee break and lunch area

Take the opportunity and present your company

The exhibition area and the session rooms will be in the same floor to ensure maximum traffic. All booths are corner booths and have the standard size of 3x3m. A basic shell scheme for every exhibitor will be provided and is mandatory, within the exhibition package we also offer two printed back walls to reduce efforts in logistics.

Additional services – such as furniture – can be ordered from the local stand builder who will be announced at a later stage.

Exhibition package includes:

One free-conference ticket, access to all sessions and social dinner
Corner booth, size: 3x3m
Incl. shell scheme, printed back walls, company name on fascia board

Conference Sponsors will have the first pick*

Prices:

EFRC Members: EUR 3 400,- excl. VAT
Non-EFRC Members: EUR 4 200,- excl. VAT

Download registration here

Due Date for Registration: February 15, 2021

Booth allocation*

The EFRC Task Force will decide on the final booth allocation. The sponsors of the 12th EFRC Conference are entitled to the first pick of event booths, which means that their selection will be given first consideration.

For the assignment of the booths, the following approach was established:

If the same booth is selected by more than one company and both companies are sponsors, the first company to register will be assigned the booth; if there is another tie with another sponsor for 2nd choice, this rule is applied until a clear spot has been determined.
If the same booth is selected by more than one company and one is a sponsor and the other a non-sponsor, the booth will be assigned to the sponsor regardless of chronological sequence*. (*this applies within the regular registration period)
If the same booth is selected by more than one company and both companies are non-sponsors, the first company to register will be assigned the booth.

All companies will be placed fair-minded under consideration of the mentioned preferences.

Conference Training

Trouble-shooting techniques for reciprocating compressor systems

As part of the EFRC 2021 conference, again a training event will be organised. This can conveniently combined with a registration to the conference, for an attractive fee.

The selected topics and speakers for the workshop:

Reliability, failure patterns and maintenance approaches – Guido Kluth (Shell)
Trouble-shooting approaches in EFRC vibration guideline – André Eijk (TNO)
Trouble-shooting using compressor performance tools – Ben Williams (Ariel)
Trouble-shooting using condition monitoring of online pressure data – Thorsten Bickmann (Baker Hughes)
Force and vibration monitoring and „next generation“ decision making – Jan Löken (Prognost)
Trouble-shooting by combination of measurements and numerical techniques – Johann Lenz (Kötter)

The training workshop will be organised on the morning of August 25th, 2021, prior to the conference official opening. It is an excellent opportunity to learn and discuss with the key experts in industry, on an interesting and relevant topic. It is also an excellent opportunity to meet your fellow engineers in an amical atmosphere, as a kick-off for the EFRC conference.

We are looking forward to meeting you in Warsaw!

Venue

Hilton Warsaw Hotel and Convention Centre

The Hilton Warsaw Hotel & Convention Centre is the largest premium convention centre and (3000m2) in Warsaw.
Located in the heart of Warsaw’s financial district and one of the capital’s most vibrant areas. Top choice Warsaw museums, shops and a lively dining and entertainment scene are all within an easy walking distance. The hotel is just a 25-minute walk from the historic Old Town, and a 20-minute drive from the Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport.

The organization of conferences requires special hygiene and infection prevention measures – especially in times of corona. The health and safety of all participants is our top priority. We are working close with the Hilton Hotel and the agency to guarantee the highest standard of hygiene.

Accommodation
Sleep easy in one of the 314 stylish air-conditioned Hilton Room. Relaxing after a hard day is easy with a flat-screen satellite TV, and spacious bathroom with separate shower.

Room rates include access to Holmes Place fitness Club and full buffet breakfast in Meza Restaurant. Check in time: 16.00. Check out time: 12.00.

Registration

Conference Registration here: registration.recip.org

Please register before the registration portal closes on August 6

Price List

Conference early birds	975,00 €	valid until June 15th
Conference regular	1090,00 €
Students	195,00 €
Training only	450,00 €
Conference and Training early birds	1185,00 €
Conference and Training regular	1315,00 €
EFRC Guest registration	0,00 €
Speakers + Trainers for free	0,00 €
Additional Conference Proceedings	40,00 €
Accompanying persons	120,00 €

All prices are excluding VAT

Mediapartner

Our Conference Mediapartner

Cancellation Policy

Dear EFRC community,
Please find enclosed the cancellation policy for the upcoming 12th EFRC Conference in Warsaw, Poland, August 24-26, 2021.

Cancellation of participants
Until June 30 – 8 weeks before event: 100% refund, minus – EUR100.- administration fee
Until July 28 – 4 weeks before event: 50% refund
Until August 10 – 2 weeks before event: 30% refund
After August 10 – no refund

Cancellation of conference sponsors (incl. bag, lanyard sponsors)
Until June, 30 – 8 weeks before event: 100% refund, minus – EUR100.- administration fee
Until July 28 – 4 weeks before event: 50% refund
After July 28: no refund

Cancellation of advertisment in EFRC conference binder
Until June, 30 – 8 weeks before event: 100% refund, minus – EUR100.- administration fee
Until July 28 – 4 weeks before event: 50% refund until conference binder printing
After July 28 – no refund since conference binder printed incl. advert.

Cancellation for exhibitors (incl. booked extra equipment)
Until June, 30 – 8 weeks before event: 100% refund, minus – EUR100.- administration fee
Until July 28 – 4 weeks before event: 50% refund
After July 28 – no refund

In case of cancellation or postponement of the event by the organizers (EFRC e.V.) or due to regulations by the Polish government the cancellation terms “Until June 30” will apply.