HVAC26

Harnessing knowledge to build a better tomorrow

2026 Program

Discover the latest breakthroughs in energy-efficient systems, smart HVAC controls, and sustainable solutions while rubbing shoulders with the brightest minds in the field.

8:30 am – 8:50 am
Arrival / registration

Tea and coffee available

8:50 am – 9:00 am
Welcome address

Presented by AIRAH

10:20 am – 10:30 am
Major sponsor address

Presented by the major sponsor of the HVAC Innovation Conference – Air Tightness Testing & Measurement Association (ATTMA)

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Morning tea
11:00 am – 11:25 am
Bridging the Air: Where Formal Education Meets Real‑World HVAC Expertise

Presented by AIRAH Professional Development

11:25 am – 12:30 pm
Panel session:
Refrigerants

Moderator: Mikaila Ganado – GWA Consultants
Panelists: Ben Adamson – Redynamics, Sam Snutch – WSP, Kylie Farrelley – Refrigerant Claim Australia, Alex Cantali – City of Sydney, Greg Brooker – Refrigerant Specialist, Reece Group

12:40 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch
3:10 pm – 3:40 pm
Afternoon tea
4:55 pm – 5:00 pm
Closing address

Presented by AIRAH

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cocktail function
8:30 am – 8:50 am
Arrival / registration

Tea and coffee available

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Morning tea
11:50 am – 12:40 pm
Panel session:
Cold-formed steel framing in codes

Moderator: Sean Maxwell ATTMA ANZ
Panellists: Jonathan Humble – FAIA, LLC, Alan Green – University of Wollongong, Philip Hespe – SA Housing

12:40 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch
3:10 pm – 3:40 pm
Afternoon tea
4:55 pm – 5:00 pm
Closing address

Presented by AIRAH

8:30 am – 8:50 am
Arrival / registration

Tea and coffee available

8:50 am – 9:00 am
Welcome address

Presented by AIRAH

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Morning tea
12:40 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch
3:10 pm – 3:40 pm
Afternoon tea
4:55 pm – 5:00 pm
Closing address

Presented by AIRAH

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cocktail function
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Morning tea
11:50 am – 12:40 pm
Panel session:
Data driven maintenance

Moderator: Silvia Quaglia, Dexus
Panelists: Haibo Chen – Bueno Analytics, Ethan Kent – Airmaster, Andrew Smith – A.G. Coombs, Daniel Porragas – NXT Engineering

12:40 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch
3:10 pm – 3:40 pm
Afternoon tea
4:55 pm – 5:00 pm
Closing address

Presented by AIRAH

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