Keynote speakers named for AIRAH’s Indoor Air Quality Conference 2024

Keynote speakers named for AIRAH’s Indoor Air Quality Conference 2024

AIRAH has announced the keynote speakers and released the first round of presenters for the Indoor Air Quality Conference 2024, which will take place from July 15–16 at Crown Melbourne

Associate Professor Christhina Candido, who directs the SHE (Sustainable and Healthy Environments) Lab at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, will deliver a keynote speech at IAQ24.

Candido is an expert in post-occupancy evaluation, and findings from her work have been used to inform changes in design and operational practices around the world. Her presentation will focus on using end-user experience to optimise the design and performance of buildings, improving sustainability and creating safe and healthy conditions for occupants.

Also providing a keynote address at IAQ24 is Professor Brendan Crabb from the Burnet Institute. In his presentation, Crabb will provide insights into the broader landscape of indoor air quality, encompassing its significance, multifaceted challenges, and the imperative of effective management amid contemporary health and climate-related risks.

AIRAH CEO Sami Zheng, Affil.AIRAH, says events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and extreme bushfires have increased public awareness about the importance of indoor air quality, especially when the air outside isn’t safe to breathe.

“During the Black Summer bushfires of 2019–20, millions of people across Australia were forced to seek refuge indoors from thick bushfire smoke,” Zheng says. “Then, just months later, COVID-19 struck, and HVAC systems literally saved lives. These events reinforced what professionals in our industry have long known: indoor air quality is vital for human health.

The full list of speakers announced so far is available on the AIRAH website.

Attendees can register for IAQ24 via the AIRAH website. Discounted early-bird tickets are available until May 31.