Industry Hot Topics at the ASHRAE 2024 Winter Conference

Discover which experts from Trane will be presenting and what topics they will cover at the upcoming ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo

Amy Fitzgerald, Senior Marketing Manager, Engineers

Published: December 20, 2023

The ASHRAE® Winter Conference includes a full slate of technical seminars covering a wide range of topics for Engineers, Product Developers, Building Owners, Facility Managers, and so many more professionals in HVAC. These sessions are intended to educate on the latest industry trends, explain results of recently completed industry research, and share best practices from fellow industry professionals. And in many cases, you can earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs) to help meet the continuing education requirements of your professional engineer license or other certification.

This year’s conference is being held in Chicago on January 20-24, 2024 in conjunction with the AHR Expo. But whether you are attending the conference in person or participating virtually online, the following is a list of Trane associates who will be presenting at the upcoming events. For more information on these presentations or other technical programs, including dates and times, visit www.ashrae.org.

Session	Presentation Title	Trane Presenter
Panel 1	Are Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems Viable in an A2L World?	Christopher Williams
Seminar 18	Thinking Outside the Box: Using 40% Tax Credits for Thermal Storage Systems	Chaired by Bruce Lindsay
Seminar 18: Presentation 1	Heating with Ice: Status of Pilot Project in Wisconsin Training Facility	Brian Fiegen
Seminar 18: Presentation 2	Ice Storage and DOAS Optimization	Tyler Malm
Seminar 20	Best Practices of a Mentor-Mentee Relationship	Elizabeth Jedrlinic
Seminar 33	Defining and Creating Buildings that Truly Perform at “Net Zero”	Mick Schwedler
Seminar 35	Exhaust Energy Recovery: The Terms, Components and Control	Ronnie Moffitt
Seminar 41	Natural Refrigerants in Refrigeration: Regulations and Applications	Matt Cambio
Seminar 50: LIVESTREAM	Electrification of Tall Buildings for Decarbonization and Future Proofing	Rick Heiden
Seminar 52	From Laboratory to Ratings to Field: How Can Sound Data Differ Across Testing, Manufacturing, and Installing HVAC Equipment?	Derrick Knight
Seminar 56	15°F Chilled Water Delta T in Standard 90:1: It’s Impact on Design Practices and Equipment	Rick Heiden

In addition, if you are planning to attend the concurrent AHR® Expo, check out the following presentations by Trane associates. For more information on the AHR Expo, visit www.ahrexpo.com.

Session	Presentation Title	Trane Presenter
AHR Expo Session 1	Celebrating 30 Years of Thermal Storage in Chicagoland! Big Projects with Big Impacts: Past, Present, and Future	Chaired by Mike Filler
AHR Expo Session 6	Role of Lubricant Operation and Stability of Low GWP Refrigerants
Session 6: Presentation 3	Impact of Lubricant Chemistry on Chemical Stability of Low GWP Refrigerants	Steve Kujak
Session 6: Presentation 4	Wear Behavior of Steel Under Different Refrigerant Systems	Wasim Akram

About the author

Amy Fitzgerald, Senior Marketing Manager

Amy is a Senior Marketing Manager with Trane, focused on the marketing strategy and campaign execution for Consulting Engineers - a key customer segment in the commercial HVAC space. Amy has been with Trane for 5 years and in previous roles managed campaign execution for various vertical markets, as well as supporting the commercial field organization as a Regional Marketing Leader for the Rocky Mountain and Southwest regions. Prior to joining Trane, Amy spent 10 years in marketing for a non-profit manufacturing consulting firm based in Illinois. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from Bradley University and a Master of Science Degree in Industrial Management from Northern Illinois University. Amy currently resides in sunny Phoenix, AZ along with her husband, daughter, and miniature poodle.

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Industry Hot Topics at the ASHRAE 2024 Winter Conference

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