2026 Conference Sessions
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Monday, September 21, 2026
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Monday, September 21
Opening Keynote with The Honourable Bob Rae
Hilton Lac Leamy - Conference Centre
Mozart Ballroom
Drawing on his experience as Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations and decades in public service, Bob Rae explores the economic, trade, and geopolitical forces shaping Canada's future, with insights relevant to HVACR leaders navigating energy, infrastructure, and climate policy.
Speaking: Bob Rae & Martin Luymes
Sponsored by: Mitsubishi Electric Sales
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Monday, September 21
The AI in HRAI
Hilton Lac Leamy - Conference Centre
Mozart Ballroom
From brain-computer interfaces to data centres, AI has moved from possibility to reality. Industry leaders and innovators reveal how organizations can unlock AI's potential, stay ahead of rapid change, and turn disruption into a competitive edge.
Sponsored by: Mitsubishi Electric Sales
11:00 am - 12:00 am
Monday, September 21
Global Forces Shaping HVACR
Hilton Lac Leamy - Conference Centre
Mozart Ballroom
Canada's HVACR sector is tied to global trade, exporting 2.7 billion and importing 8.1 billion yearly. Join industry experts for insight into international policies and trends shaping the equipment Canadians rely on, so you can prepare your company and colleagues for what's ahead.
Sponsored by: Mitsubishi Electric Sales
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Tuesday, September 22
Leading with Strength
Hilton Lac Leamy - Conference Centre
Mozart Ballroom
In this light, interactive session, Steve Shrout introduces the core concepts of CliftonStrengths, showing how understanding personal strengths helps leaders communicate more effectively, build stronger teams, and create healthier cultures with greater confidence and clarity.
Speaking: Steve Shrout
Sponsored by: Mitsubishi Electric Sales
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Tuesday, September 22
U.S. & US
Hilton Lac Leamy - Conference Centre
Mozart Ballroom
HRAI's Martin Luymes and NAW's Brian Wild compare perspectives on workforce challenges, energy policy, supply chains, and market opportunities shaping the HVACR industry. Moderated by Toronto Star's Alex Ballingall, this discussion offers expert analysis for today's North American landscape.
Speaking: Martin Luymes, Brian Wild, and Alex Ballingall
Sponsored by: Mitsubishi Electric Sales
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, September 22
Breakout Sessions
Hilton Lac Leamy - Conference Centre
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Sponsored by: Mitsubishi Electrtic Sales
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, September 22
Breakout Sessions
Hilton Lac Leamy - Conference Centre
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Sponsored by: Mitsubishi Electrtic Sales
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, September 22
Closing Keynote
Tariffs, Trade & Tomorrow: Turning Uncertainty Into Strategy
Hilton Lac Leamy - Conference Centre
Mozart Ballroom
Tariffs are reshaping the Canadian HVACR marketplace with new legal, financial, and operational challenges. A panel of trade and industry experts separates fact from speculation, explains what policy changes mean for your business, and shares strategies for managing risk and opportunity.
Speaking: William Pellerin and Huw Williams
Sponsored by: Mitsubishi Electric Sales