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 Advance registration has closed and will open on site at the Galt House on Friday, June 19 at 11 a.m.
Member registration: $655
Non-member registration: $820
One day registration: $250/day Member, $300/day Non-member Make your hotel reservations today
Book your flight today  The ASHRAE Annual Conference is more important now than ever before. During these difficult economic times, it is vital that you maintain your network ties to the ASHRAE community and that you remain current on the latest trends and technologies and gain a competitive edge over your competition. The ASHRAE conference allows you do this and more – fulfill your professional development hour requirements easily in one place; add to your professional value by earning an ASHRAE certification in commissioning process management; and reach out to industry contacts to bring in more business for your firm. While new construction is down, there are lots of opportunities for greening existing buildings, says Adam Hinge, an energy consultant from New York, ASHRAE has been leading the way, providing technical tools for building energy improvements, for decades. Attending the Annual Conference to participate in the technical program and various committees is a great way for engineers to learn, and keep their competitive edge during the current economic downturn. | |
ASHRAE Technical Program = Survival Guide With building industry firms and businesses facing challenges related to the economy, the ASHRAE technical program serves as a Survival Guide, offering sessions on engineering business practices and staying current with design practices. Sessions of particular interest include Keeping Your Business Alive and Well During Difficult Economic Times, Balancing IAQ and Energy Conservation Objectives in Schools, Real-World BIM for the HVAC Engineer and Optimizing of DX-DOAS Systems.
“Our current economic climate places even more stress on construction budgets, and the ability to provide my clients with the most current technology that best meets their needs is critical,” said Kay Thrasher, vice president of an engineering firm in Tennessee. “I depend on information that I receive at ASHRAE conferences to give my clients the best value for their investment.”
Fulfill Your PDH Requirements Even with travel budgets being slashed, there is no need to worry about your annual professional development hour requirements. The ASHRAE Conference provides you with access to nearly 150 PDHs, all in one location. It doesn’t get any more economical than this.
The ASHRAE technical program offers 130 PDH hours through some 100 sessions, many of which focus on optimal indoor air quality. For example, if you attend the large building systems track on Monday through Wednesday, you can earn 10 PDHs in addition to learning about design and case studies on a number of building types.  Attendees can get New York State PDHs with courses from the ASHRAE Learning Institute as an option in addition to the technical program PDHs.
The ASHRAE Learning Institute offers practical “how-to” learning on a shoe string budget. With an opportunity to earn 24 PDHs through two full-day professional development seminars and four half-day short courses. Gain useful insights from experienced instructors to expand your knowledge. Read seminar and course descriptions here. Has Commissioning been added to Your Job Description? Building commissioning is essential
for successful construction and renovation of buildings. - But have you kept up with the continually evolving process of commissioning?
- Does your understanding of how to manage the commissioning process set you apart from others in the field in the eyes of your clients?
- Do you have the credentials to establish your credibility within your organization to lead the commissioning team?
In today’s highly competitive work place, earning ASHRAE’s Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP) certification ensures the building owner that the person responsible for one of their most important investments is up to the task. Make yourself and your firm more marketable. For additional resources, sit in on one of the technical program sessions related to commissioning; Guideline 1.1: What’s New with this New Commissioning Guideline, Cost Impacts of ASHRAE’s New IAQ Guide and Using Commissioning to Improve Sustainability and IAQ of Existing Buildings.
Career Building To get ahead in today’s economy, it’s all about connections – the contacts you make at the ASHRAE conference give you an edge on new opportunities.
“Taking advantage of learning and networking opportunities in Louisville will help you to re-tool your knowledge base, increase your acquaintance with business professionals like yourself, raise your awareness of current critical issues in the HVAC&R industry, and prepare you to be chosen as the top choice in your professional circles in your hometown,” said Ross Montgomery, P.E., president of a commissioning/controls firm in Florida. “ASHRAE conferences are the best learning experience and the most effective use of your time to gain industry knowledge and added expertise.” TravelShare a Ride
This green travel site will help you quickly make connections with your colleagues heading to ASHRAE's Annual Conference in Louisville by sharing rides, flights, taxis or hotel rooms. Book your Flight and Save
Delta offers discounted fares for ASHRAE members attending the 2009 Annual Conference in Louisville. Tours Technical Tours: First-Hand Look at Technology
ASHRAE technical tours offer you an inside view of how technology developed by members is practically applied in building environments. Tours include the central steam and chilled water plant at Louisville Medical Center, an HVAC system for a Class 100/1000 cleanroom at the University of Louisville, and the CMTA Corporate Headquarters Building. General Tours: See the City
Bringing your spouse? Got spare time? Take advantage of ASHRAE’s general tours and see the sights of Louisville and surrounding areas. Tours include the Falls of the Ohio and Hubers Farm, historic Bardstown, Marengo Cave, workshops dedicated to glass and clay making, the best of the Bluegrass and Mega Cavern. Social EventsTake Time to Relax
Visit with old friends and make new ones by attending the Society’s social events, such as the Welcome Party. In addition, ASHRAE regional dinners are the perfect way to meet people and make business contacts in your area. Share Your Thoughts on the SocietyMembers are encouraged to share their thoughts and opinions on the operation and work of the Society with the ASHRAE Board of Directors during an open session. Open communication is critical as elected leaders set strategic goals and determine how to allocate ASHRAE resources to accomplish those goals. A direct pipeline to the ASHRAE Board is vital to that process. Testimonials from Past AttendeesRead what past attendees have to say about the value of attending ASHRAE conferences. From networking to career building to learning about the latest technology, attendees say there are numerous reasons for you to take part. Help Spread the Word! Promotional ToolkitIn helping promote the ASHRAE conference, we are turning to you. As an ASHRAE or a conference attendee, you are the best person to tell your colleagues and stakeholders why they should take part. Here are a few tools to help you. Meeting Schedules/Meeting Request FormsVisa LetterHelp Leave a Lasting Sustainable Footprint  The Louisville Host Committee has provided 2 kilowatt of photovoltaic panels with an inverter to supply electricity to Jefferson Street Baptist Church in Louisville as part of a program to leave behind a lasting sustainable footprint in the cities where the Society’s conferences are held.
Ken Peet, chair of the Sustainability Subcommittee, worked with local companies such as Earthwell Energy Management, Inc. and ECT Services, on donations of goods and services. “We selected the church due to its existing efforts to save energy and for the existing expertise concerning energy usage within the congregation,” Peet said. “The church is having an energy audit done by LG&E and is participating in the Louisville “Kilowatt Crackdown Program”. This project carries out the mission of ASHRAE by advancing HVAC&R to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.” Those wishing to donate to the Louisville sustainability project can do so at the Host Committee booth located in the Galt House Exhibit Hall or on the meeting registration form. Information on the project will be available and each donor will receive a “Pay It Forward” wrist band. Take a moment to stop by and thank the committee for their efforts.
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