Breakfast, Awards and General Session: Navigate the Future of HVACR: Adapt or Risk Obsolescence!

Presented by:   Clifton Beck    Jason Obrzut    Jeff Bledsoe    Jenny Wiedower    Tom Grunstra   

Wednesday, March 27 from 5:30 AM until 8:00 AM, Grand Ballrooms

The doors to the general session will open at 5:30 AM, providing an opportunity for attendees to enjoy a breakfast buffet and network with peers before the award ceremony and general session begin. Schedule of Events Breakfast: Starts at 5:30 AM Enjoy a French Quarter Buffet consisting of fresh sliced melons, farm fresh scrambled eggs, chicken fried steak, applewood smoked bacon, smoked sausage and onions, cheddar cheese grits, buttermilk biscuits and country gravy, and warm sugar dusted beignets. Awards: Begins at 6:15 AM We will recognize individuals who had the title of Certified Master HVACR Educator bestowed upon them, programs that have earned third-party accreditation, in the last year, as well as winners of the top instructor contest. General Session: Starts at 6:40 AM The HVACR industry is at a pivotal juncture, faced with the intersection of new regulations and groundbreaking technological advancements. This session will provide exclusive insights into the key questions and significant shifts shaping the dynamic HVACR landscape. Our esteemed panelist include: Jenny Wiedower, United States Department of Energy, ORISE Science, Technology, and Policy Fellow in the Building Technologies Office Jeff Bledsoe, Daikin Comfort Technologies, Strategic Accounts Manager Jason Obrzut, ESCO Institute, Director of Government and Industry Relations Tom Grunstra, Fujitsu General America, Director of Training Clifton Beck, ESCO Institute, Manager of Digital Media The event promises engaging discussions and actionable insights for navigating the evolving HVACR industry.