Daikin Central Europe hosted HVAC-R professionals, installers, distributors and service partners from 16 countries at the Daikin Kings Inspiration Journey 2026 in Tirana, Albania. The four-day programme combined partner recognition, business discussions and knowledge exchange focused on heating, cooling, ventilation and refrigeration.
The event included discussions on artificial intelligence, smart-home energy management, the EU F-Gas Regulation and future product developments. Daikin also presented elements of its Fusion 30 strategic management plan and discussed how tools, services and business processes can support partners dealing with regulatory changes, digitalisation and evolving customer expectations.
The eighth edition of the event recognised independent HVAC-R partners across six categories, including highest overall turnover, highest heating turnover, customer satisfaction, newcomer of the year, most impressive reference project and a special award. The programme also included visits to HVAC-R reference projects and cultural sites in Albania.
The programme provided partners with an opportunity to exchange experiences from different European markets and discuss how changing refrigerant requirements, digital tools and energy-management technologies are influencing HVAC-R businesses. Regulatory developments were particularly relevant as installers and distributors prepare for changes affecting equipment selection, servicing and system design.
Daikin also used the event to strengthen collaboration across its regional partner network and share its direction for future products and services. By combining technical discussions with reference-project visits, the programme connected emerging HVAC-R technologies with practical applications and installation experiences across commercial and residential markets.
