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2024 Event Schedule
Sunday, March 24
Event
Time
Location
Presenter
Registration
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration and Help Desk
Conference Kick-Off Event / Welcome Reception
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sonoma A
Monday, March 25
Event
Time
Location
Presenter
Breakfast
5:30 AM - 7:00 AM
Foyer
Registration
5:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration and Help Desk
Exhibitor Setup
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grand Ballrooms
Helping Your Technicians Shine - How to Bring Out The Best in Your Techs
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM
Sonoma A
Jim Johnson
Placing Students with Leading Employers
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM
Sonoma B
David Geith
Level Up Your HVAC Programs with Augmented and Virtual Reality
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM
Napa A
Nikki Lester
Increasing Student Placement Percentage
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM
Sonoma C
David Filson
Seamless Onboarding: Equipping New HVACR Instructors for Classroom Success
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Sonoma A
Eugene Silberstein
Mastering Troubleshooting: Understanding Inputs and Outputs in Electrical Circuit Boards
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Sonoma B
Juan Cardona
Level Up Your Communication as a Leader
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Sonoma C
Angie Snow
Low Load System Efficiency - The Key to Heat Pump Performance
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Sonoma D
Christopher Dymond
CO2 Transcritical Booster Systems Part I: An Introduction to CO2 Systems Design and Set Up
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Napa A
Ignacio Chaparro
Teaching Zone Damper Systems and ACCA Manual Zr
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Napa B
Richard Foster
Setting the Stage For the Next Generation of BAS
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Napa CD
Chris Lane
With Margin to Spare
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Sonoma A
Rich Benkowski
Understanding Changes in Refrigerants
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Sonoma B
Don Gillis
Teaching Students How to Apply Mini Split Heat Pumps in Cold Climates
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Sonoma C
Darrin Kramer
How the ACCA Design Series is Applied Following Building Codes
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Sonoma D
Ed Janowiak
Demystifying Parallel CO2 Transcritical Racks
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Napa A
Don Elliott
John Bento
Lucas Milhaupt Presents the 6 Fundamentals of Brazing
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Napa B
Robert Cristan
21st Century Learning Strategies
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Napa CD
Tracy Pink
Teaching Techniques for HVACR
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Sonoma A
Thom Hardy
EPA Update
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Sonoma B
Christian Wisniewski
CO2 Transcritical Booster Systems Part II CO2 Installation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Napa A
Dale Sizemore
Proportional Math for HVAC Applications
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Napa B
Donald Prather
Fun Automation for HVAC Educators
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Napa CD
Greg Jourdan
Take the Chemistry of Combustion Into Your Classroom
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Sonoma D
Rachel Kaiser
Air Curtains - They don't just blow air!
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Sonoma C
Sam Beil
Lunch and Expo
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Grand Ballrooms
Daikin Inverter Technology Fundamentals Class
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Sonoma A
Jeff Bledsoe
The Impact of Refrigerant Legislation and How Reclamation Can Help
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Sonoma B
Kate Houghton
A2L Tools vs. A3 Tools Why it Matters and Why You Should Care
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Sonoma D
Greg Guse
Got Slime? The Chemical Tools That Work!
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Napa A
Fallon Dyle
The Art of Unteaching
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Napa B
Alex Meaney
Leveraging Remote Access Technology for HVAC Controls and Free BAS/DDC Emulation for Instruction
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Napa CD
Harpartap Parmar
Jon Vietti
Embracing Cold Climate Heat Pumps: The Smart Choice for Year-Round Comfort
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Sonoma C
Terry Frisenda
Daikin VR System Integration Class
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Sonoma A
Jeff Bledsoe
HVACR System Design Part 1 - Demystifying the Dreaded Load Calculation
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Sonoma B
Brynn Cooksey
Teaching Dual Fuel
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Sonoma C
Jim Fultz
PSC = ECM
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Sonoma D
Frank Granville
Leveraging Federal Incentives for Training Programs and Contractors
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Napa B
Jamie Kono
Jenny Wiedower
CO2 as a Refrigerant
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Napa CD
Rusty Walker
Spanish Class: Minisplit Consoles (ductless): Design, Installation, and Maintenance
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Huntington
Daniel Crespo
Antonio Cruz
Understanding Effects of A2L Refrigerants on Recovery and Evacuation
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Napa A
Tony Gonzalez
Reception & Hors d'oeuvers
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Grand Ballrooms
Tuesday, March 26
Event
Time
Location
Presenter
Registration
5:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration and Help Desk
Breakfast
5:30 AM - 7:00 AM
Foyer
Selling Your Program - Mastering Sales Skills for Program Promotion and Student Recruitment
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM
Sonoma C
Keith Avery
PHCC Partnerships with Schools
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM
Sonoma A
Angela Collins
Take the Stage
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM
Napa A
Eugene Silberstein
Spanish Resource Roundtable
6:00 AM - 6:45 AM
Huntington
Daniel Mendoza
Preparing the Workforce for a Heat Pump Future
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Sonoma A
Jenny Wiedower
Jamie Kono
Audrey Knox
Kristin Heinemeir
Hands-On Stations for Complex Components
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Sonoma D
Craig Migliaccio
Ty Branaman, CMHE
Thermal Mass and Thermal Storage
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Sonoma B
Allen Coggins
CO2 Cycle Basics and Individual Case/Box Control
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Sonoma C
Jim Jansen
The Importance of Teaching Load Calculations and Duct Design
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Napa A
Russell King, ME
Copper Applications and Training Update
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Napa B
Harold Moret
Standard 310 Field Measurements Explained Step-by-Step!
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Napa CD
Chris Hughes
Bill Graber
VRF High Efficiency Heat Pump Technology for Electrification
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Sonoma A
Tom Grunstra
Transitioning to A2L Refrigerants in Commercial Refrigeration
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Sonoma B
Doug Starasinic
Selection of Cold Climate Heat Pumps Following the Guidance of ACCA Manual S
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Sonoma D
Ed Janowiak
Matchmaking: IAQ Problems and the Best Solutions to Tackle Them
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Napa A
Kevin Hart
Get Your Hands-On This! (Hands-On Class With Standard 310 Applicable Tools)
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Napa CD
Chris Hughes
Bill Graber
Decarbonizing Hydronic Systems
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Sonoma C
Robert O'Brien
Refrigeration in the Compressed Air Industry
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Napa B
Josh Borrego
Not Your Father's ECM
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Napa CD
Chris Mohalley
Not Your Daddy's Heat Pumps: Get Your Program Ready for a Changing Market
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Sonoma A
Jamie Kono
A Duct Up Situation
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Sonoma B
Sam Myers
Fan Energy Index (FEI)- Department of Energy Fan Efficiency Regulations
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Napa A
William Howarth
Global HVAC Installation Insights: From Failures to Excellence
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Sonoma D
Kerry McIntyre
Developing Your Students
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Napa B
Michael Sumner
Modern Technologies and innovations require Modern Meters
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Sonoma C
Louise Kellar
Lunch and Expo
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Grand Ballrooms
Expo Hall Tear Down
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Grand Ballrooms
Ice Machine A.I?
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Napa A
Jonathan Bailey
Daikin Inverter Technology Fundamentals Class
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Sonoma B
Jeff Bledsoe
CO Detection & HVAC Protection
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Sonoma C
Ryan Sharpe
Louise Laing
Boundaries in Leadership
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Sonoma D
Roger Daviston
Using the Evolution of Heat Pump Technology to Understand Mini Split Ductless Systems
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Napa B
Ben Engelking
Fluid Curriculum Design with Constantly Evolving Technologies and Standards
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Sonoma A
Robert Lopez
Say YES to BAS: Unlock the Potential of Your Light Commercial HVAC Program
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Napa CD
Larry Chang
Robert Nirenberg
Programmatic Accreditation and Industry Standards
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Sonoma D
Jay Mullis
HVACR System Design Part 2 - You did the Load Calculation. Now What?
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Sonoma A
Brynn Cooksey
Daikin VR System Integration Class
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Sonoma B
Jeff Bledsoe
Combustion Analysis and Troubleshooting
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Sonoma C
Tyler Nelson
Fan Coil Control - Operation and Features
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Napa A
Marcia Christiansen
Spanish Class: Refrigerants Impact and Future Outlook
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Huntington
Daniel Crespo
Antonio Cruz
Teaching With The Latest Technology in Test Instrumentation
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Napa B
Eric Kaiser
The Fundamentals of Airflow
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Napa CD
Jason Meinke
Wednesday, March 27
Event
Time
Location
Presenter
Registration
5:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration and Help Desk
Breakfast and General Session: Navigating Transformative Changes in the HVACR Industry
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Grand Ballrooms
Teaching HVAC in the Digital Age: Maximizing Learning with Technology
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Sonoma B
Matt Akins
Daikin Cold Climate Heat Pumps
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Grand Ballroom A
Jeff Bledsoe
Animation - A Different Teaching Strategy
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Sonoma A
Dirk Nauman
HVACR Fundamentals: Mastering the Three Rules for Effective System Operation
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Sonoma C
Harvey Caplan
Developing a High-Performance Diverse Contractor Workforce
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Sonoma D
Bruce Matulich
Engaging Generation Z: Harnessing Simulation-Based Courses for Interactive Learning
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Sonoma A
Vanessa Myers
Working Successfully with Administrators
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Sonoma B
Carter Stanfield
Minimizing & Troubleshooting Fan System Effects
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Sonoma C
Dave Maletich
Resources for Building New and Expanding Existing HVAC Programs
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Sonoma D
Jason Venneman
Teaching Technology with VR
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Sonoma A
Anissa Stubblefield
Keith Dickerson
Lester Terrance
Training the Next Generation of Commissioning Champions
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Sonoma B
Christian Valoria
Unlock the Power of Classroom Discussion to Activate Learning
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Sonoma C
Mandy Green
Daikin R-32 Equipment Training
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Grand Ballrooms
Jeff Bledsoe
Friday, May 03
Event
Time
Location
Presenter
Educator Credentialing Exams
May 03, 2024 - Jun 02, 2024
Online
Friday, June 07
Event
Time
Location
Presenter
Educator Credentialing Exams
Jun 07, 2024 - Jul 07, 2024
Online
Schedule and sessions subject to change.