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MCAC postpones conference The MCAC Annual National Conference originally scheduled to take place in Napa, Calif., in October 2020 has officially been bumped back a year, to October 20 to 23, 2021. “While it may seem too early to mark your calendars, our hope is that we can all join together again in October, 2021 in Napa,” said CEO Tania Johnston. She reports that MCAC is working on developing online training and conferences, as well as expanding its online webinar series. mcac.ca
Thousands attend virtual ASHRAE conference The 2020 ASHRAE Virtual Conference drew 2,505 registered participants to its 92 technical sessions, live forums, leadership updates, and networking events. The four-day live virtual event ran from June 29 through to July 2. The conference also included an on-demand program that provides registered participants with 18-month access to more than 80 pre-recorded technical sessions and over 200 presentations. ashrae.org
MEET Show moves to 2021 The producers and sponsoring associations of the Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology (MEET) Show have revised the dates for the next edition of the event. Originally set for this past May, the MEET Show will now be held on May 5 and 6, 2021 at the Moncton Coliseum. The rescheduled event will incorporate all the traditional features, including a networking reception, educational seminar program, and the MEET Innovation Awards.
New show management team for CMPX HRAI and CIPH have announced that the Canadian Mechanical & Plumbing Exposition (CMPX), which will next be held from March 23 to 25, 2022 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, is now being managed by Newcom Media. Dennis Kozina, chair of HRAI and the CMPX Show Committee said, “Newcom Media’s expertise and proven track record makes it a perfect match to manage this prestigious event.” “As we prepare to create the 2022 edition, Newcom will build on the foundation established by previous committees to enhance and meet the marketing needs of exhibitors and the learning needs of visitors in Canada,” added Gail Kaufman, chair of CIPH. Attracting more than 500 exhibitors, the CMPX Show is one of North America’s largest tradeshows for the HVAC/R and plumbing industry. cmpxshow.ca
HRAI and FortisBC deliver training HRAI has entered a strategic partnership with FortisBC to bring technician training to the HVAC/R industry in British Columbia. Upcoming training offerings include residential radiant hydronics design, introduction to residential HVAC equipment, residential commissioning, IAQ for residential and small commercial, small commercial heat loss and heat gain calculations, and small commercial air system design. Costs for the training are receiving support from FortisBC and being delivered through FortisBC’s BUILTbetter and Trade Ally Network programs. hrai.ca fortisbc.com
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