Agenda
*Agenda is tentative & subject to change.
The 2024 Annual Conference will focus on three main themes: Personal Advancement & Organizational Development, External Impacts, and Business Growth. This design will allow attendees to either curate their own experience by focusing on one strategic initiative or attend a variety of contexts.
BREAKOUT TRACKS
Personal Advancement
How to evolve within your role to maximize your impact and transform your teams. Learn the tools and strategies essential to being the best in class.
External Impacts
Understanding how to navigate micro and macro factors that influence Wholesale HVACR such as regulation, a fluid economy, the evolution of the contractor and more.
Business Growth
Focus on how to maximize success, growth, and profit in both the short and long term within the Wholesale Channel by understanding the current industry climate and what it takes to win in the face of headwinds.
Solutions Center | 7:00 AM-5:00 PM | |
Breakfast & Opening Keynote | 7:00-9:00 AM | General Session |
Breakout 1 | 9:30-10:30 AM | Business Growth |
Breakout 2 | 9:30-10:30 AM | External Impacts |
Breakout 3 | 9:30-10:30 AM | Personal Advancement |
Emerging Leaders Workshop | 10:15 AM-12:15 PM | |
Sheet Metal Council | 10:45-11:45 AM | External Impacts |
Breakout 1 | 10:45-11:45 AM | Personal Advancement |
Breakout 2 | 10:45-11:45 AM | Business Growth |
Breakout 3 | 10:45-11:45 AM | External Impacts |
Lunch & Featured Keynote | 12:15-1:45 PM | |
Breakout 1 | 2:15-3:15 PM | Personal Advancement |
Breakout 2 | 2:15-3:15 PM | External Impacts |
Breakout 3 | 2:15-3:15 PM | Business Growth |
Solutions Center Happy Hour | 3:30-4:30 PM | |
PAC Town Hall | 3:45-4:30 PM | |
Market Intelligence Exclusive: Regional Forecast (Western) | 3:45-4:30 PM | External Imapcts |
LATAM Welcome Reception | 4:30-6:30 PM |
Saturday, Dec. 7
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1:00 - 4:00 PM
Women in HVACR Meet & Greet
Women in HVACR exists to improve the lives of its members by providing professional avenues to connect women with other women who are growing their careers in the HVACR industry. Any and all HARDI members are welcome to attend this session to get to learn more.
4:30 - 5:15 PM
First-timers Orientation
First Time at a HARDI Conference? This session is for you. Learn tips and tricks to help you navigate your first HARDI Annual Conference and get the most out of your time here!
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Supplier Town Hall
Suppliers Only – Get together to discuss industry topics that directly relate to Suppliers
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Distributor Town Hall
Distributors Only – Get together to discuss the HVACR industry with your distributor peers
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Opening Reception
Your chance to connect and mingle with other event attendees over appetizers, drinks, and entertainment. Sponsored by Daikin Comfort Technologies.
Sunday, Dec. 8
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Solutions Center
The Solution Center is an opportunity for distributors to connect and learn what service vendors and marketing groups of the association offer. Exhibitors will demonstrate new technologies, techniques and process improvements for customers to manage and grow their businesses.
7:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Opening Keynote
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Breakout Session
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Breakout Session
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Breakout Session
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Emerging Leaders Workshop
The Emerging Leaders Program session at Annual Conference offers a unique opportunity to benefit from the wisdom and experience of some of the industry's leading executives. This Emerging Leaders-only session is the perfect opportunity to gain meaningful insights, make lasting connections, and take your career to the next level.
10:45-11:45 AM
Emerging Leaders Workshop
HARDI’s Sheet Metal / Air Handling council will help you prepare for 2024 with a lively discussion where we review the key variables that will be moving the market in the year ahead.
Monday, Dec. 9
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7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Solutions Center
The Solution Center is an opportunity for distributors to connect and learn what service vendors and marketing groups of the association offer. Exhibitors will demonstrate new technologies, techniques and process improvements for customers to manage and grow their businesses.
7:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Featured Keynote
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Breakout Session
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Breakout Session
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Breakout Session
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Breakout Session
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Breakout Session
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Breakout Session
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Manufacturer Rep Council
*Manufacturer Representative attendees only
12:15 - 1:45 PM
Lunch & Featured Keynote
2:00 - 5:00 PM
Booth Program
Reminder: Manufacturers & Vendors who have not reserved booths are not permitted into the booth program.
4:45 - 5:30 PM
Market Intelligence Exclusive: Regional Forecast (Southwest and Southeast Regions)
Purchase required for exclusive access to HARDI's Regional Sessions during the Annual Conference and receive detailed outlooks for 2024 including new residential construction and replacement segments, commercial segment outlook, and predictions on the 2024 economy. By purchasing access for the regional sessions your company will also receive the 2024-2025 State of the Channel report featuring robust analysis on the commercial refrigeration and HVAC markets, continued impact of the supply chain disruptions, and the consistent and high-quality analysis as told by industry contractors and manufacturers. Report will be delivered to purchasers early 2025. (Note: Only one (1) purchase per company required for registered employees to attend sessions and receive the State of the Channel report.)
TIM FISHER
BRIAN LOFTUS
Tuesday, Dec. 5
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7:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Featured Keynote
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Breakout Session
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Breakout Session
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Breakout Session
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Breakout Session
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Breakout Session
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Breakout Session
12:15 - 1:45 PM
Lunch & Closing Keynote
2:00 - 2:45 PM
Market Intelligence Exclusive: Regional Forecast (Central and Great Lakes Regions)
Purchase required for exclusive access to HARDI's Regional Sessions during the Annual Conference and receive detailed outlooks for 2024 including new residential construction and replacement segments, commercial segment outlook, and predictions on the 2024 economy. By purchasing access for the regional sessions your company will also receive the 2024-2025 State of the Channel report featuring robust analysis on the commercial refrigeration and HVAC markets, continued impact of the supply chain disruptions, and the consistent and high-quality analysis as told by industry contractors and manufacturers. Report will be delivered to purchasers early 2025. (Note: Only one (1) purchase per company required for registered employees to attend sessions and receive the State of the Channel report.)
TIM FISHER
BRIAN LOFTUS
2:00 - 2:45 PM
Market Intelligence Exclusive: Regional Forecast (Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions)
Purchase required for exclusive access to HARDI's Regional Sessions during the Annual Conference and receive detailed outlooks for 2024 including new residential construction and replacement segments, commercial segment outlook, and predictions on the 2024 economy. By purchasing access for the regional sessions your company will also receive the 2024-2025 State of the Channel report featuring robust analysis on the commercial refrigeration and HVAC markets, continued impact of the supply chain disruptions, and the consistent and high-quality analysis as told by industry contractors and manufacturers. Report will be delivered to purchasers early 2025. (Note: Only one (1) purchase per company required for registered employees to attend sessions and receive the State of the Channel report.)
TIM FISHER