Cost:

*To qualify for the student registration rate, students must supply evidence of full-time student status.

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Conference $790 $950 early-bird

Conference rate $890 $1,050 (after early-bird)

Day registration $450 $550

Cocktail function $75 $95 (September 13)

Student* $350 $450

September 13-14, 2017Doltone House Darling Island Wharf48 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, Sydney NSW

Now in its fifth year, the Future of HVAC Conference has become the must attend, leading conference for HVAC professionals of the year. Industry leaders will explore the advances, ideas, and innovations that are driving our industry’s future. The discussion will encompass not only new HVAC technologies and materials, but advances in future design processes, HVAC and smart grids, net-zero buildings, big data, and several other topics. The two-day event will give all in attendance the opportunity to gaze into our industry’s future, and contemplate the challenges, technology, and bright new ideas that await.

“We are in a time of rapid change in the HVAC industry, this conference is one of the few opportunities HVAC professionals have to hear about what is happening at the leading and bleeding edge to make sure they stay up to date.” – Dr Paul Bannister, F.AIRAH, Energy Action

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Early-bird closes August 18

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Rosemary Sinclair, Energy Consumers Australia Keynote address - update on the energy market Rosemary Sinclair is the CEO of Energy Consumers Australia, established by the Council of Australian Governments Energy Council to enhance consumer advocacy on national energy market matters of strategic importance and material consequence for energy consumers, household and small business consumers in particular. ECA focuses on the long-term interests of consumers of energy with respect to the price, quality, safety, reliability, and security of supply of energy services.

Paul Bannister, F.AIRAH, Energy Action Proposed fan and pump-system measures for NCC2019 Bannister is one of the world’s leading authorities in energy efficiency. As manager of the research programs of New Zealand’s consultancy Energy Group, he played a key role in the development of New Zealand’s standard for energy efficiency in large buildings. He is an expert in energy efficiency, building and property industries, developed through the provision of realistic and effective technical advice coupled with his central role in the development of energy efficiency innovations such as the Australian Building Greenhouse Rating Scheme (now renamed NABERS energy).

Jonathan Clarke, M.AIRAH, Norman Disney & Young Intelligent (smart) buildings – Whatever that means? Clarke has been in the control and automation industry for over 30 years, with many of those as a systems integrator and designer. He has also consulted to HVAC manufacturers and building portfolio owners and with a focus on integrated solutions and energy reduction. Clarke is currently the Controls Group National Manager at Norman Disney & Young.

Tiffany Cheung and Johanna Trickett, Aurecon Case study – Australian education building seeks passive house standard Cheung is a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Aurecon with over 5 years’ experience in the building services industry. Throughout her career, she has worked on a wide variety of projects across commercial and residential sectors, new builds and refurbishments. Her experience working in the United Kingdom allowed her to experience working with a diverse range of older, unconventional HVAC systems. Trickett has over 13 years’ local and international industry experience as an architect, sustainability advisor, and ESD consultant. She is a certified Passive House Designer and a Green Star Accredited Professional. Trickett is currently an ESD Consultant at Aurecon.

Alan Fok, M.AIRAH, WSP The inconvenient costs of destruction Fok is a senior sustainability consultant at WSP, with over 13 years’ experience in the HVAC and sustainability industries. He is also an AIRAH NSW Committee member and the secretary for the AIRAH Resilience Special Task Group. As a chartered engineer, he has worked on a wide range of projects from hospital development to multi residential, office towers to retail designs. He now focuses much of his time in working with asset managers in commercial assets.

To see the full complement of speakers and an outline of their presentations please visit the conference website.

Hear from over twenty technical experts that will present and discuss the state of the Australian HVAC industry, including:

Legislative updates

Technology reviews

Case studies

Latest research

Conference program

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Day 1 – Wednesday, September 13

Time Session Speaker

8.30 – 9.00 Registration, arrival tea and coffee

9.00 – 9.10 Day 1 Welcome address Ian Harwood, M.AIRAH AIRAH president

9.10 – 9.55Conference Keynote addressUpdate on the energy market

Rosemary Sinclair Energy Consumers Australia

9.55 – 10.25Intelligent (smart) buildings – whatever that means?

Jonathan Clarke, M.AIRAH Norman Disney & Young

10.25 – 10.55Lessons for the Future of Australian HVAC from Pilbara Mining

Peter Barry, M.AIRAH BHP Billiton

10.55 –11.25 Morning tea

11.25 – 11.35 Sponsorship address Actron Air

11.35– 12.35Panel session: The path to net zero

Moderator: Francesca Muskovic, PCAJorge Chapa, GBCA Carlos Flores, NABERSSuzanne Toumbourou, ASBEC

12.35 – 1.35 Lunch

1.35 – 2.05

Transcritical CO2 refrigeration systems for building cooling and heating reduce energy and cooling water consumption, emissions and the legionella danger

Klaas Visser KAV Consulting

2.05 – 2.35

Benefits of the integration between heat pumps and food refrigeration systems for commercial applications – efficient energy recovery for Near Zero Energy Buildings

Anthony Harrigan, M.AIRAH CAREL Australia

2.35 – 3.05The Female Future of HVAC – the why and how of bringing women into the HVAC industry

Jenny Bailey

3.05 – 3.35 Afternoon tea

3.35 – 4.05 Smart buildings David Murray Oberix

4.05 – 4.35 NABERS indoor environment vs energy – how to excel in both

Joe Scholz, M.AIRAH and Chris Horan QED Environmental Services

4.35 – 5.00 Day 1 Q&A Forum, open discussion and closing address

5.00 – 7.00 Cocktail function

Day 2 – Thursday, September 14

Time Session Speaker

8.30 – 9.00 Registration, arrival tea and coffee

9.00 – 9.10 Day 2 Welcome address Tony Gleeson, M. AIRAH AIRAH

9.10 – 9.55Conference Keynote addressTBC

TBC

9.55 – 10.25Australian education building seeks passive house standard

Johanna Trickett and Tiffany Cheung Aurecon

10.25 – 10.55The inconvenient costs of destruction

Alan Fok, M.AIRAH WSP Group

10.55 –11.25 Morning tea

11.25 – 12.05

Engineering airflow for energy efficiency and effective cooling - CFD simulation of air distribution in air-conditioned spaces

Prof Jianlei Niu The University of Sydney

12.05 – 12.35Proposed fan and pump system measures for NCC2019

Paul Bannister, F.AIRAH Energy Action

12.35 – 1.35 Lunch

1.35 – 2.35Panel session: Net zero buildings – how to get there

Moderator: Alex HarringtonBruce Precious, M.AIRAHShane Esmore, M.AIRAHPaul Bannister, F.AIRAH

2.35 – 2.45PRIME update – Affordable heating and cooling innovation hub

Phil Wilkinson, F.AIRAH AIRAH

2.45 – 3.15 Afternoon tea

3.15 – 3.45 Lease agreements and energy efficiency

Claire Hashman Dexus

3.45 – 4.15

Using the IoT and cloud based analytics to maximise HVAC efficiency and occupant comfort and safety

David Keightley Ecospectral

4.15 – 4.45 TBCLaurie Reeves, M.AIRAH

4.45 – 5.00 Day 2 Q&A Forum, open discussion and closing address

5.00 – 6.00 Cocktail function

Please note: The event organisers retain the right to alter or amend any of the details of the event, or any other matter associated with the event.

Women of AIRAH: Innovation through diversityPre-conference Function Tuesday, September 12 at 6.00pm