AHRI Canada Update Newsletter

December 12, 2024

HRAI to Host Virtual Meeting on Quebec Regulatory Issues

On December 16, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST, the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI), will host a virtual meeting to help members navigate several active regulatory issues in the province of Quebec. HRAI staff will be joined by Charles Bernard from Impact Public Affairs to review topics such as extended producer responsibility, French language labeling, and right-to-repair regulations.  The meeting is open to AHRI members. Those interested in joining can register here. Contact: Perry Chao.

Meet the Keynote Speakers for the 2024 AHRI Leadership Forum!

AHRI is proud to announce a lineup of insightful, timely keynote speakers for the 2024 AHRI Leadership Forum, to be held November 17-19 at the La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs, California. This year's speakers specialize in some of the most critical issues facing the country, providing valuable perspective as you navigate the changing landscape of U.S. politics, workforce shortages, and cybersecurity threats. Read below for a detailed biography and schedule for each speaker, and click here to secure your spot with early bird pricing!

Chris Stirewalt, Political Editor, NewsNation

For more than two decades, Chris Stirewalt has been a leading and trusted voice in U.S. politics. One of today’s liveliest political commentators, he is highly regarded for his candid and straightforward analysis of our current political climate – using his signature ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ approach to cover the most significant issues of the day and provide his expert outlook for the future. 

His remarks at the 2024 AHRI Leadership Forum will come less than two weeks after election day, offering fresh political perspective on what we can expect from the next administration and Congress. He will be speaking during the Annual Chairman's Breakfast and Industry Awards, which will take place on Monday, November 18, from 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM.

Jason Dorsey, President, Center for Generational Kinetics

Jason Dorsey is president of The Center for Generational Kinetics (CGK), the leading generations and emerging trends research, strategy, and speaking firm, although some might remember him as The Gen Y Guy.  The CGK has worked with more 700 companies around the world to drive innovation, growth, and research-based thought leadership. He has led more than 120 benchmark research studies on four continents to separate myth from truth for business leaders.

We expect his comments to be especially helpful in succession planning and addressing workforce shortages. Jason will be speaking during the General Session: Crossing the Generational Divide: Unexpected Discoveries and New Solutions to Unlock Employee Performance, which will take place on Tuesday, November 19, from 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM.

Gen. Paul Nakasone (USA, Ret.), Fmr. Commander, U.S. Cyber Command & Fmr. National Security Agency Director 

Retired four-star Army General Paul Nakasone is the longest-serving leader of the U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency/Central Security Service, and his specialized, strategic expertise has laid the groundwork for upholding our nation’s security in the modern age. 

He is extremely familiar with the ever-evolving tech and security landscapes, and will provide valuable insight on the challenges and opportunities that businesses face. He will be speaking during the Incoming Chairman's Lunch, which will be held Tuesday, November 19, from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM.

Plan to attend each of these sessions to make the most of your Leadership Forum experience! The full agenda, including speakers, sessions, and networking opportunities, is available here

Reserve Your Spot and Book Your Stay!

Registration for the 2024 Leadership Forum is now open. Register by September 27 to take advantage of the early registration rate of $900. After that date, the price will increase to $950. Click here to register. The Leadership Forum group rate for a standard casita is $289 per room, per night, plus state and local taxes. Reservations must be made by the hotel cutoff date of October 22, after which rooms can only be reserved on a space-and rate-available basis. More information about how to book your room is available here.

We look forward to welcoming you to Palm Springs for what is sure to be another unforgettable Leadership Forum! Stay tuned for more information every week in this newsletter, and be sure to whitelist the email address [email protected] for all association meeting notices. Contact: Lauren Little.

Standards

Weekly Update from ASHRAE, ANSI, and SCC

This week’s summary of standards activities at ASHRAE, ANSI, and SCC that are relevant to AHRI’s work is available here. Current and previous standards activities for ASHRAE can be found here. Current and previous standards activities for ANSI can be found here.