The heating industry in Nuremberg receives international attention every two years whenever the latest edition of Chillventa makes its way to Messe Nuremberg. The exhibition empowers local industry players to delve into the latest trends, research, and market dynamics in the heat pump sector. The highlight of the event is the European Heat Pump Summit in Nuremberg, offering an ideal playground to network and build exceptional connections with some of the biggest companies in Europe and beyond. The summit combines a congress and a foyer expo, fostering a unique space for collaboration and innovation. Event director Elke Harreiss emphasizes the significance of this gathering, particularly for component manufacturers, who get unparalleled access to their user base. Nuremberg, with its rich tradition of hosting cutting-edge events, pulls in professionals, researchers, product developers and decision makers in the heat pump landscape. The four overarching themes of the congress encompass market developments, research and development, potential applications, and product development. This comprehensive overview gives ample coverage of the entire spectrum of challenges and advancements in the global heat pump market. The latest edition explored several timely topics and themes like the newest market and energy policy developments in Germany and Europe, drawing insights from the 14th IEA Heat Pump Conference and the 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration. Buyers were able to explore refrigerants, circular economy, high-temperature heat pumps, steam and district heat generation, and energy performance in hybrid systems. The summit also shone a bright spotlight on crucial components like compressors, heat exchangers, refrigerants, controllers, acoustics and fans. The event focused on the multiple diverse applications for heat pumps from existing building stocks and residential structures to commercial and industrial setups. Through Chillventa, Nuremberg positions itself as a catalyst for progress in the heating industry and drives economic power to its local heating sector.