Since its inception in 1998 in Milano (Italy), IVIS has emerged as the most important event in the calendar of insulation community, especially those whose work is related with high performing vacuum based thermal insulation systems. It has been attracting attendees, speakers and exhibitors from varied backgrounds- academic researchers and scientists, vacuum insulation manufacturers and end-users (cold chain equipment and buildings).

Over the two days there were a series of sessions themed to the major scientific, market and policy challenges and opportunities facing the thermal insulation, vacuum and superinsulation. The CEO Sebastian Baars, president of VIPA, presented the activities of VIPA.