The ARBS 2024 Full Seminar Program is Here!

We are thrilled to unveil the complete ARBS 2024 Seminar Program, a not-to-be-missed event showcasing an incredible line-up of speakers who are set to discuss key industry topics. Prepare to explore electrification, heat pumps, the pivotal challenges of climate change, the strategic pursuit of net zero targets, and many more critical subjects.

This is your opportunity to gain valuable knowledge while earning CPD points, engage with pioneering thought leaders, and be at the forefront of the latest trends and technologies. Make sure to secure your spot early and join us for a program brimming with industry insights and innovative solutions.

TUESDAY 28 MAY
9 – 10am: Cold Hard Facts 4

9 – 10am: Tech-Driven ESG in Action: Building Owner Strategies, Technology-Infused ESG Development, and Practical Insights for Buildings & Data Centers

9:30 – 10:30am: New Australian Standard for Air Filter Performance Classification
10 – 11am: Embracing NetZero: Navigating Opportunities and Implications in HVAC&R
10:30 – 11:30am: Safety Standards Around the New Refrigerants – Codes, Standards & Applications
10:30 – 11:30am: The Practical Application of a Value Framework to Smart Building Requirements –Delivering on Client Outcomes
11 – 12pm: Embodied Carbon & Climate Resilience in HVAC: A Keynote with CIBSE President, Adrian Catchpole
11:30 – 12:30pm: Energy Efficiency Incentives for HVAC Upgrades
12 – 1pm: Challenge Accepted: How to Tackle the Global Climate Crisis
12 – 1pm: Building Technology & Proptech Unplugged: Rapid-Fire Q&A Session Addressing Your Baffling Building Tech Questions
12 – 1pm: Licensing – Myths and Misunderstandings
1 – 2pm: Embodied Carbon in HVAC&R: Navigating Requirements, Challenges, Strategies & Solutions
1:30 – 2:30pm: Electrification of the Built Environment AIRAH Working Group
1:30 – 2:30pm: Sustainability and Data Analytics
1:30 – 2:30pm: Government Update on Refrigerants and HFC Phase Down
2:30 – 3:30pm: Subcontractor Protections
3 – 4pm: Beyond Linear: Embracing Circular Economy in HVAC&R Systems
3 – 4pm: Building Blocks for Scalable Applications in Smart Buildings
3 – 4pm: Canberra is Electrifying

WEDNESDAY 29 MAY
9 – 10am: Building the Future: Bridging the Gap – Addressing the Knowledge and Skills Shortage in the Building Technology Industry
9:30 – 10:30am: AS 1668.2 & NCC2025 update
9:30 – 10:30am: Global Perspectives on the Challenges of Heat Pump Deployment
10 – 11am: Build a Thriving Future: Unlock the Power of Diversity in our Industry
10:30 – 11:30am: AI in HVAC: Beyond the Hype – Fundamentals, Value, and Practical Insights for the Building Services Industry
11 – 12pm: Revolutionising the H in HVAC&R: Exploring the Present and Future of Heat Pump Technology
11 – 12pm: Using the Passive House Methodology to Deliver the Design and Construction Quality Required to Achieve High Green Star Building Ratings
12:30 – 1:30pm: Strategic Considerations for Refrigerants: Navigating Refrigerant Choices, Optimising Refrigerant Health and Advancing Reclamation Practices for a Sustainable Future.
12:30 – 1:30pm: Selling Energy Efficiency in a Carbon Neutral World
1:30 – 2:30pm: Back to Basics: Smart Building Essentials – Mastering Tech Foundations and Commissioning for Success
2 – 3pm: Optimising HVAC Environments: Navigating Humidity Challenges and Innovations
2 – 3pm: Active Power Factor Correction
2 – 3pm: Global Policy, Market and Technology Trends for Natural Refrigerant applications in Refrigeration and Heat Pumps
3 – 4pm: Best Practice When Designing for Critical Environmental Control Towards Net Zero Carbon Emissions

THURSDAY 30 MAY

9 – 10am: Beyond Blueprints: Navigating Smart Environments – A Deep Dive into User Experiences, Current Utilization Trends, and Key Learnings in Modern Buildings
10 – 11am: Cultivating Success: Addressing VET Sector Training Amidst Rapidly Changing Technology
10 – 11am: A Review of Current Evidence Supports CO2 as an Indicator for Indoor Air Quality and the Implication for Cooling Systems
10 – 11am: Introduction to the AIRAH Best Practice Guide to Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Management
11:30 – 12:30pm: A Global Journey from Natural Ventilation with Operable Windows, to Continuous Mechanical Exhaust Ventilation with Passive Demand Control
11:30 – 12:30pm: Addressing Fire Safety Gaps: Enhancing Expertise and Compliance in Damper Installations
12 – 1pm: How Buildings and Technology Can Play a Role in the Clean Energy Supply Chain
1 – 2pm: Earthquake Design: Standard Update
1 – 2pm: Towards Cleaner Air: Driving Positive Changes in Air Quality Standards in Australia
1:30 – 2:30pm: How to Put SMART Back into Buildings