ARBS 2024 begins today and it is set to be a record breaking event.
This year ARBS promises to be the largest and most diverse event ever.
From 28-30 May the ICC Sydney will see over 9,000 visitors enter its halls to explore an anticipated 330 exhibitors displaying the best in HVACR and building services innovations, technologies, products, and solutions, providing a comprehensive all-of-industry view.
And this year there are plenty of new initiatives. It begins with the Women in HVACR program tomorrow.
This gathering will highlight the vital contributions of women in the industry and offer a space for networking and peer engagement.
The program fosters connections and encourages the translation of dialogue into tangible action steps for gender diversity in the workplace.
This is a not-to-be-missed event for all women working in HVACR and building services and all men who want to increase participation by women.
This program is a joint initiative of AMCA Australia, AIRAH and ARBS, with speakers from other industry organisations including ASHRAE, ASBEC and Building Commission NSW.
Another new initiative is the ARBS Insight Tour & Leadership Forum on Thursday, 30 May, 2024.
This exclusive event offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the ICC Sydney’s plant rooms and Sydney Place’s Salesforce Tower, showcasing the inner workings of cutting-edge HVACR technology, offering unparalleled insights into the engineering marvels that power our buildings.
The forum transitions into a thought-provoking panel discussion over lunch with industry experts David Blanch (Bitpool), Mikaila Ganado (AIRAH Board member), Mark Mitchell (AMCA Australia Board member), and Jennifer Elias(CIBSE Board member) delving into the crucial topics shaping the industry.
ARBS Mathsgaine will also be held on Thursday. This initiative will showcase the trade to students.
In collaboration with the Educational Pathways Program, ARBS Mathsgaine engages 100 students with industry-related mathematical challenges and interaction with exhibitors, fostering interest in HVACR trades.
The ARBS Seminar Program is the largest to date with an increase in sessions of 18.6 per cent compared to 2022.
The comprehensive program will see 51 sessions presented by 80 industry leaders on key industry topics including: electrification, heat pumps, the pivotal challenges of climate change, the strategic pursuit of net zero targets, and many more.
The program also features keynote seminars from global built environment industry leaders, including Adrian Catchpole, president of CIBSE, and Ginger Scoggins, president of ASHRAE.
These seminars will highlight critical issues like embodied carbon, climate resilience, and integrated solutions to the climate crisis through building decarbonisation.
ARBS CEO, Amanda Searle, said ARBS 2024 is a comprehensive platform for professional development, networking, and advocacy towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.
“We're setting new standards in how the industry comes together to connect and solve critical challenges,” she said.