MODERN HYDRONICS 2023 - THE SUMMIT

The seventh edition of the Summit travels to Vancouver as a one-day in-person event.

BY HPAC STAFF

Since 2013 HPAC Magazine has been hosting a one-day Modern Hydronics Summit every two years in the fall with the event getting bigger and attracting larger crowds every time.

With the worldwide pandemic placing all live events on the sidelines, in 2021 the HPAC Team made a pivot to hold a virtual two-day Modern Hydronics Summit in March of 2021 attracting viewers from across Canada – drawing the largest attendance in the young event’s history.

Following a very successful 2022 Modern Hydronics Summit at the Universal EventSpace located in Vaughan, ON, just north of Toronto, the decision was made to host a Western Canada version of the Modern Hydronics Summit in 2023 – thus, on Thursday, September 21st, the Modern Hydronics Summit will be taking place at the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam, B.C.

The Live Experience

While the virtual Modern Hydronics Summit in 2021 provided access to industry professionals from coast to coast, there is no replacing the value of personal interactions at our live hydronics events. Meeting up in person with colleagues who share a passion for this industry, whether it’s sharing a laugh with an old friend or meeting up with new contracting pros, making connections and networking is how this segment of me -

Schedule

The 2023 Modern Hydronics Summit includes five educational sessions delivered by industry experts on topics that will set contractors up for success.

Location: Hard Rock Casino Coquitlam (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam, B.C.)

Thursday, September 21

9:30 am - 10:30 am Registration and Trade Show Floor Open

10:30 am - 11:30 am Siggy and The Bean: Exergy and Hydronics for Net Zero Homes

– John Siegenthaler and Robert Bean (Sponsored by Uponor) 11:30 am - pm

& Trade Show

The Future of Fueling Mechanical Systems

– Panel moderated by Mark Evans (Sponsored by Fortis BC)

The Big Switch: Preparing for Dual Fuel Controls

– Cur tis Bennett

Regulatory Landscape: Where Are We Now

– Gar y Milligan (Sponsored by TECA)

– John chanical business continues to grow.

The trade show portion of the Modern Hydronics Summit will feature over 50 exhibiting companies or brands, all specialists in the field featuring technology and services dedicated to this niche segment of the industry.

And of course the line-up of educational sessions will once again set up attendees for success. Our featured keynote speakers feature a reunion of

HPAC writers John Siegenthaler and Robert Bean (Siggy and The Bean). The two will be detailing all aspects of how hydronic heating and cooling are a perfect fit for modern Net Zero buildings.

Other presentations will include: a panel discussion moderated by industry veteran Mark Evans on the topic of what will be fueling hydronic heating systems in the years to come; HPAC contributor