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Category: Events and conferences
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Impact X aims to accelerate action for a net zero future
The second Impact X Summit Sydney will present an expanded three-day agenda of dialogue, workshops, and events, designed to accelerate action for a net zero, climate-positive future. The conference is scheduled to take place from November 9–11 at the International Convention Centre, Sydney. It has been timed to coincide with the UN COP 27, allowing […]
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Summit takes on decarbonisation and disaster resilience
After a two-year hiatus from holding an in-person event, the Sustainability Summit and Awards has returned in a new hybrid format. As both an in-person event held in Sydney and an online broadcast via livestream, the event provides traditional networking opportunities while maintaining the previous years’ remote accessibility. Slated for November 10, the summit will […]
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Solar cooling for the sunbelt regions
The IEA SHC Solar Academy is holding a webinar to look at solar cooling for the sunbelt regions. According to the SHC Solar Academy – an IEA program to promote solar heating and cooling worldwide – electricity demand for air conditioning is growing faster than any other energy consumption in buildings. “The main share of […]
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Policy levers to drive reductions in embodied carbon
The Material and Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance (MECLA) is holding a spotlight event on October 27 to discuss government policies and programs that could cut construction-based embodied carbon emissions. “This is a relatively new field,” says MECLA, “yet highly influential in supporting Australia to achieve its 2030 and 2050 emission reduction targets. Government is both […]
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New tool for measuring embodied carbon
CIBSE is holding an event about the recently launched TM65ANZ methodology for measuring embodied carbon in building services. Embodied carbon has been receiving increasing attention lately as countries make more detailed plans for achieving their net zero targets. As the grid decarbonises and operational emissions fall, embodied emissions – or those emissions associated with materials […]
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IICA Technology Expo comes to Newcastle
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) is holding a Technology Expo on Tuesday, October 25 in Newcastle, NSW. “Come explore and meet with industry leaders and technology experts, all under one roof at the IICA Technology Expo,” say the organisers. “IICA excitedly presents to you a wide range of exhibitors showcasing the latest […]
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World Ventilation Day set for November 8
November 8 has been confirmed as World Ventilation Day, with the theme for the inaugural running to be “celebrating ventilation”. The initiative was established by a group of ventilation professionals in the UK from CIBSE, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), and academic researchers within the Future Urban Ventilation […]
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Chillventa celebrates successful return
After a four-year hiatus, the global HVAC&R industry gathered for Chillventa 2022, held in Germany on October 11–13. Organisers welcomed 844 exhibitors from 43 countries, and more than 30,000 trade visitors attended to discuss products, technology, and trending themes. The three-day event was held at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, and key topics included sustainability, energy […]
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Top talent on show at WorldSkills international competition
The WorldSkills international competition for Refigeration and Air Conditioning has been run and won in Nuremberg, Germany, as part of the giant Chillventa HVAC&R trade exhibition. Sixteen young technicians from around the world competed in the event as part of the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition. The event was organised after the international competition planned […]
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James Harrison in the spotlight at Geelong Show
A special exhibit about Australian refrigeration pioneer James Harrison features in the Royal Geelong Show, running from October 13–16. The exhibit forms part of the Pioneer Museum, a collection of vintage machinery including some equipment powered by two enormous steam engines. The James Harrison section of the Pioneer Museum features items provided by the Geelong […]
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Safe Work Month in October
October is National Safe Work Month, when Safe Work Australia (SWA) invites business owners, employers, and workers nationwide to commit to building safe and healthy workplaces. SWA preliminary data shows that around 163 people died while doing their job in the past year. And approximately 120,300 people made a workers’ compensation claim for serious injury […]
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Chief troublemaker to present conference keynote
The Building Physics Forum is coming up on October 12 in Sydney and online. Organised by AIRAH, the event unites experts on ventilation, moisture and condensation management and building envelopes. It’s a highly technical community that is also renowned for its passion and energy. This year, the keynote speaker promises to stir up even more […]
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Decarbonisation promise of district heating and cooling
District heating and cooling (DHC) was the focus of a full-day event held recently in Melbourne, which explored the potential of this technology. DHC systems are local energy networks provide heating and cooling to buildings in a district. They do this by supplying hot water or steam for heating systems, and chilled water for air […]
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ARBS 2022 declared an ‘overwhelming success’
ARBS 2022, held from 16–18 August in Melbourne, has been lauded as an “overwhelming success” by the organisers, based on positive attendance numbers and feedback from visitors and exhibitors alike. The official visitor count – not including staff or exhibitors – came in at 7,408, with 216 stands filling out the 15,000m2 of exhibition space. […]
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Fujitsu General celebrates dealer loyalty
Fujitsu General Australia held its Fujitsu General dealer loyalty program (DLP) event on Hamilton Island recently, for the first time since 2019. For the almost 200 delegates, Fujitsu’s DLP event was the first chance to reconnect since pandemic restrictions began. Over six nights of activities, attendees enjoyed culinary experiences and entertainment, including musical performances by […]
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In-depth IAQ seminar set for Sydney
An indoor air quality (IAQ) seminar boasting prominent international speakers will take place over October 17–18 in Sydney. Titled Assessing and Reducing Exposure Risk From Airborne Pathogens, the special IAQ seminar is hosted by AIRAH and IBEC. It will feature international speakers Kenneth F Martinez (Idaho National Laboratory) and Dr Claire Bird (Litmas). Covered across […]
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Summit rallies energy efficiency experts
The 2022 Energy Efficiency Summit will take place on October 6, marking the eve of the Federal Budget announcement by drawing together government, global experts, prominent consumer advocates and large industry associations. Summit organisers say the event will facilitate an “economy-wide discussion” on Australia’s opportunities and challenges, and the role of energy efficiency in addressing […]
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HFO 2023 conference calling for abstracts
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has extended its call for abstracts for the HFO 2023 conference, to be held April 4–6, 2023. The conference will be hosted by the Chinese Association of Refrigeration (CAR) in Shanghai and will be the third iteration of the event. The conference aims to bring together international experts to […]
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Celebrating milestones on World Ozone Day
World Ozone Day is being celebrated on September 16 with the theme “global cooperation protecting life on Earth”, in recognition of the 35th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. On September 16, 1987, governments adopted the Montreal Protocol to control and reduce ozone-depleting substances, mainly chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons. […]
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Standards Australia to run webinar on digital twins
Standards Australia is inviting government and industry stakeholders to join a digital twin informational webinar on Monday, September 19. A digital twin is a virtual representation of an object or system that spans its life-cycle, is updated from real-time data, and uses simulation, machine learning and reasoning to help decision making. Standards Australia says it […]