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Category: Events and conferences
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Global Cooling Prize timeline extension
The Global Cooling Prize Supervisory Board and Operating Council of the Prize have announced that the Prize timeline will be extended. The Global Cooling Prize is a global competition designed to spur development of a radically more energy efficient cooling technology. The decision comes as a result of the global escalation of measures to contain […]
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Free COVID-19 webinars
The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) is hosting a series of free webcasts on responding to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). These sessions are based on webcasts hosted by the IWBI’s China team said to have reached as many as 110,000 attendees at a time. Touching on subjects ranging from remote work ergonomics to air quality […]
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AIRAH releases guide for cold rooms
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) is releasing a new Design Application (DA) manual: DA12 Energy Efficiency in Cold Rooms. “As the definitive reference for walk-in cold room energy efficiency in Australia, this manual will help all stakeholders overcome the barriers to improved energy efficiency in cold room operation,” says AIRAH […]
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ARBS 2020: New dates announced
ARBS has been rescheduled to be held from February 15–17, 2021. The event was originally planned for May 19-21, 2020, but had been postponed due to the coronavirus. The exhibition will remain in the same venue at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. According to ARBS Exhibition Organiser Sue Falcke, it will occupy the same […]
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HVAC&R Maintenance webinar
AIRAH is hosting a webinar about HVAC&R maintenance on Thursday, March 26. It will be the first in a series of webinars that highlight key changes to the newly updated DA19. The series will discuss: The key changes to DA19’s 2019 edition How to use the manual in everyday practice Why maintenance of HVAC&R systems […]
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AIRAH statement on COVID-19
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has suspended all scheduled events up until May 31, 2020, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. AIRAH CEO Tony Gleeson, M.AIRAH, says the Institute is closely monitoring developments regarding the coronavirus. “Unfortunately, as a result of COVID-19, AIRAH has had to make the decision to […]
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Refrigeration 2020 suspended
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has suspended the Refrigeration 2020 Conference, scheduled for March 23–24 in Melbourne, due to concerns around the spread of COVID-19. “In this time of great upheaval for everyone, we ask for your patience as we work with attendees, speakers, sponsors and other stakeholders to reorganise,” […]
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IICA Technology Expo
The NSW Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) is preparing its first Technology Expo of 2020 on April 29 at Doylonson, on the Central Coast. The IICA is a not-for-profit institute that aims to further the science and practice of measurement, instrumentation and control. It describes the Technology Expo as “a one-stop shop, featuring […]
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National Energy Efficiency Conference deferred
The Energy Efficiency Council has postponed the National Energy Efficiency Conference 2020, scheduled to take place in Melbourne from May 26–27. Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) CEO Luke Menzel says the decision was made to minimise the potential for transmission of COVID-19, and to deliver the highest quality event possible. “We did not make this decision […]
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ECS Group organises BAS version 5.0 FIN trial
ECS Group is offering customers and industry associates a complimentary trial of the building automation systems (BAS) version of the FIN Framework 5.0 software. The free one-day event is called “Take FIN for a spin” and will be held at The Grand Hyatt Melbourne on March 20. ECS Group specialises in building automation and controls, […]
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ARBS 2020 postponed
ARBS Exhibitions Ltd has held an extraordinary board meeting where it was decided that the ARBS 2020 exhibition scheduled to be held from May 19–21 will be postponed due to the COVID-19 virus. “Circumstances relating to the virus have triggered the postponement,” says ARBS Events Organiser Sue Falcke. She cites a number of factors as […]
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Free refrigerant course offers certification
REAL Alternatives 4 Life is a free online course that provides education on the safe use of alternative refrigerants such as ammonia, hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide. The course was developed in response to the European F-Gas Regulation, which encourages wider adoption of refrigerants with a lower global warming potential (GWP). The program is now offering […]
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ARER 2020 to be held in Sydney
The second iteration of the Australian Residential Energy Rating (ARER) conference will be held in Sydney at Doltone House from May 12–13. Hosted by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and supported by the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS), the conference will feature sessions focused on energy efficiency, sustainability regulations and opportunities, […]
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Servicing disasters in a changing climate
The Indoor Air Quality Association of Australia (IAQAA) is holding a day seminar in Melbourne on Friday, March 27, titled Servicing Disasters in a Changing Climate. The workshop has been organised as a space for discussing the experiences of people working in extreme events such as bushfires and floods, many of whom are seriously impacted […]
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Nominations open for the 2020 AIRAH Awards
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) is inviting nominations from industry leaders for the 2020 AIRAH Awards. AIRAH is celebrating its centenary in 2020, and this year the Awards gala dinner will be celebrated in conjunction with the Future of HVAC Conference during Outlook 2020. Each year the Awards recognise excellence […]
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Wire & Gas 2020 essential for knowledge future-proofing
The Automotive Air conditioning, Electrical and Cooling Technicians of Australasia (VASA) has slated its Wire & Gas 2020 conference for July 31 to August 2 on the Gold Coast, Queensland. “With a focus on the opportunities for our industry as vehicle electrification accelerates, Wire & Gas 2020 will be the Asia-Pacific region’s premier event for […]
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Free webinar on cooling tower technology
Models of Success and Sustainability (MOSS) is holding a free webinar on Thursday, February 20. MOSS presented the IVG–CT at Isle’s second Industrial TAG meeting on November 15, 2019. Vortex Processing Technology (VPT) is a new disruptive “CleanTechnology” that has been developed to improve commercial cooling tower (CT) performance, reduce maintenance inputs and operating costs. The […]
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Speaker opportunities with AIRAH
The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) is inviting industry experts to submit proposals for sessions at the Outlook 2020 conference, the Big Data and Analytics Forum, and the Building Physics Forum. Outlook 2020 will take place in Sydney from November 8–10 and is AIRAH’s headline event for the year. It brings […]
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ARBS Awards finalists announced
The finalists for the ARBS 2020 Industry Awards have been announced. This year marks a decade for the ARBS Awards, aimed at honouring and rewarding the talent in Australia’s HVAC&R industry. ARBS Exhibition Manager Sue Falcke says the list of finalists reflects the industry’s ability to evolve and meet the needs of a changing landscape. […]
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Sneak peek: ARBS Speaker Series
ARBS has released details of its 2020 Speaker Series. ARBS 2020 is taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 19–21. The Speaker Series is still in its final stages of development, but some highlights have already been confirmed. Infrastructure Without Tears: How to transition from commercial to industrial contracts without losing your […]