2022 DATES CANCELLED

IRHACE have cancelled the rescheduled dates of the 05-06 May 2022 event due to ongoing Covid Red settings which limit gathering numbers to under 100 attendees.

They are now working with all exhibitors, speakers and sponsors towards confirming details for a 2023 event.

Please refer any queries to: admin@irhace.org.nz

See you in 2023!

Attend New Zealands' Premier event for suppliers specialising in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Control Systems and Technologies

The HVAC & R Technology Expo is focused on providing the most up to date information for:

• Engineers
• Heating/ Cooling / Refrigeration & Mechanical Services Contractors
• Designers/ Architects Property/ Facilities Managers
• Building Control System Managers

The Expo in the "AirTouch Pavilion 3" will incorporate the Thursday conference programme and finals of The Apprentice of the Year competition, where the best of the apprentices for 2021 will complete the practical section to win the title. On Friday, supplier product presentations Industry Updates and Building Control Technology updates will share the "AirTouch Pavilion 3" with exhibitors.

Expo sites are available from 3x3m-12x3m with specific exhibitor inclusions (eg: allocated parking, café vouchers, Welcome Night drinks vouchers). Additional parking, café and Welcome Night drinks vouchers can be purchased through Ticketing section for additional staff or guest requirements.

Nestled inside "AirTouch Pavilion 3" is the “Competenz VIP Exhibitor Hub". This is a quiet meeting space in the Expo Hall. This area is set with café style and lounge style furniture. This is a bookable space for all exhibitors with access to tea and coffee. Spaces available on a first in- first serve basis. See booking options in Ticketing section. Furniture options set to hold 2 groups of 2-3 pax comfortably per 1 hour time slot.

The "AirTouch Chill Zone" is designed as an area for visitors to sit and relax or for exhibitors to hold informal meetings off their stand. This space is offered free of charge, does not require booking and is available on a first in- first serve basis.

The IRHACE Conference on Thursday 16 September 2021 is designed to support business owners with the most up to date commentary on climate change, sustainability, adaptation, resilience and new technologies. The IRHACE Conference will be held onstage within the "AirTouch Pavilion 3" so that all visitors and exhibitors can benefit from hearing from our speaking line-up free of charge.

The conference programme has been divided up into interesting modules covering the current market situation and the economic impact of Covid 19, Apprentice Training and Qualifications, Healthy Homes, Refrigeration and Indoor Air Quality, Wellbeing in Our Industry, The Fundamentals of employment contracts and Health & Safety.

Conference Programme information: Thu 16 September 2021*

0940-0948: MC Welcome

0948-1018: Louise Rutter, Competenz: Apprentice Training & Growth, New Air Conditioning Installation Qualification

1018-1023: MC & Louise Rutter: Q&A session

1024-1054 : Graham Brown, SmartTrade and Malcolm Miller, CCCANZ: Updates on joint Ministry of the Environment initiatives on standardisation of maintenance practices, refrigerant and workplace safety standardisation

1054-1059: MC ,Graham Brown & Malcolm Miller : Q&A session

1100-1130: Tony Alexander, Independent Economist & Speaker- Former Chief Economist BNZ: The State of the Nation economically- What this means for our Businesses in a Covid World.

1130-1145: MC, Tony Alexander with Mark Meyer, Malcolm Miller and Dave Nicholls- Q&A session and discussion on what the economy specifically means for our members.

1146-1206: Rob Mannes, 22 degrees: Healthy Homes

1206-1211: MC & Rob Mannes: Q&A session

1212-1232: Dave Nicholls, Realcold: Refrigeration

1232-1237: MC & Dave Nicholls: Q&A session

1238-1258: Darren Gear, Simx: Indoor Air Quality

1258-1303: MC & Darren Gear: Q&A session

1303-1305: MC Wrap-up of morning sessions

1305-1423: LUNCH BREAK

1420-1426: MC Welcome back- Afternoon session

1426-1446: Slade McFarland, Mates In Construction: Health & Wellbeing in our industry. Taking care of our people

1446-1451: MC & Slade McFarland: Q&A session

1452-1503: Liz Tibbutt, Employsure: Managing Employees with Confidence, Fundamentals of Employment Contracts and Health & Safety.

1503-1512: MC & Liz Tibbutt : Q&A session

1512-1517: MC Wrap-up

1630: Expo finishes

(*Programme & Speakers subject to change)

On Friday 17 September, we showcase Product Presentations coupled with industry updates including Construction and Building Controls Technology sectors- all onstage within the "AirTouch Pavilion 3".

Programme information: Fri 17 September 2021*

0955-1000: MC Welcome

1000-1030: Thomas Heine: ebm-papst: Product Presentation

1031-1101: Speaker TBA: Construction Industry Update

1102-1132: Richard Jack: AirTouch: Product Presentation 2

1133-1203: Ciaran Kelly, Norman Disney & Young: Building Controls Technology Update

1204-1234: Graham Brown and Malcolm Miller: Industry Update: PSS/PSO and Blockchain (inc Product Presentation 3): Product Presentation 3

1235-1305: Dr Richard Love, Massey University: Training/ Degree courses, changes facing the educational sector and students

1306-1336: Brian Matila, Coolbreeze: Product Presentation 4

1337-1407: John Brock, Camfil: Product Presentation 5

1408-1438: TBA: Product Presentation 6

1600 Expo closes

(*Programme & Speakers subject to change)

How to get involved:

1. Book an Exhibition Booth: Expo booths starting from 3x3m/9sqm available in "AirTouch Pavilion 3". Sites allocated from floorplan on a first in- first serve basis.

Exhibitor Pack A: 3x3m/9sqm: $3800 + GST each plus credit card processing & registration site booking fees and GST.(Total charge $4589.06). Stand inclusions: 3x3m / 9sqm stand, carpet tiles, 2 lights, Power, Basic name fascia, x1 trestle table, x2 chairs, x1 trestle table cloth. Name inclusion on exhibitor list in handbook.

Exhibitor inclusions Exhibitor Pack A: x4 café vouchers, x4 pre-paid parking vouchers and x2 Welcome Night tickets (inc 2 standard drinks selection pp (beer, wine, softs, juice. No spirits) and nibbles. Cash bar available thereafter). Additional café vouchers, Welcome Night tickets and Validated parking tickets can be purchased as required through the registration portal. Additional café vouchers, Welcome Night tickets and Validated parking tickets can be purchased as required through the registration portal.

Exhibitor Pack B: 6x3m/18sqm: $7000 + GST each plus credit card processing & registration site booking fees and GST. (Total charge $8453.06). Stand inclusions: 6x3m stand, carpet tiles, 2 lights, Power, Basic name fascia, x1 trestle table, x2 chairs, x1 trestle table cloth. Name inclusion on exhibitor list in handbook.

Exhibitor inclusions Exhibitor Pack B: x4 café vouchers, x4 pre-paid parking vouchers and x2 Welcome Night tickets (inc 2 standard drinks selection pp (beer, wine, softs, juice. No spirits) and nibbles. Cash bar available thereafter). Additional café vouchers, Welcome Night tickets and Validated parking tickets can be purchased as required through the registration portal. Additional café vouchers, Welcome Night tickets and Validated parking tickets can be purchased as required through the registration portal.

Exhibitor Pack C: 9x3m/27sqm: $9500 + GST each plus credit card processing & registration site booking fees and GST. (Total charge $11471.81). Stand inclusions: 9x3m stand, carpet tiles, 3 lights, Power, Basic name fascia, x1 trestle table, x2 chairs, x1 trestle table cloth. Name inclusion on exhibitor list/ plan and a 1/4 page ad in the Handbook (65mmW x 96mmH. Please supply PDF Vector art if logo/ text only or at least 300dpi if image contains photographic images. All advertising artwork and information for the Exhibitor Handbook must be submitted by Mon 23 August 2021.)

Exhibitor Pack C Exhibitor inclusions: x6 café vouchers, x6 pre-paid parking vouchers and x3 Welcome Night tickets (inc 2 standard drinks selection pp (beer, wine, softs, juice. No spirits) and nibbles. Cash bar available thereafter). Additional café vouchers, Welcome Night tickets and Validated parking tickets can be purchased as required through the registration portal. Additional café vouchers, Welcome Night tickets and Validated parking tickets can be purchased as required through the registration portal.

Exhibitor Pack D: 12x3m/36sqm: $12000 + GST each plus credit card processing & registration site booking fees and GST. (Total charge $14490.56). Stand inclusions: 12x3m stand, carpet tiles, 4 lights, Power, Basic name fascia, x1 trestle table, x2 chairs, x1 trestle table cloth. Name inclusion on exhibitor list/ plan and a 1/2 page ad in the Handbook (134mmW x 96mmH). Please supply PDF Vector art if logo/ text only or at least 300dpi if image contains photographic images. All advertising artwork and information for the Exhibitor Handbook must be submitted by Mon 23 August 2021.)

Exhibitor Pack D Exhibitor inclusions: x8 café vouchers, x8 pre-paid parking vouchers and x4 Welcome Night tickets (inc 2 standard drinks selection pp (beer, wine, softs, juice. No spirits) and nibbles. Cash bar available thereafter). Additional café vouchers, Welcome Night tickets and Validated parking tickets can be purchased as required through the registration portal. Additional café vouchers, Welcome Night tickets and Validated parking tickets can be purchased as required through the registration portal.

NB: If the value of the ticketed item exceeds your credit card limit (in particular the larger exhibitor packs), you can select to pay by a 7-day registration site invoice at checkout. Please contact Nina Baxter on 0274934516/ nina@bigdayevents.co.nz if you are having any invoicing issues. Site fees will vary depending upon which payment/invoicing option you select.

The Exhibition floorplan will be regularly updated as site numbers are confirmed. To discuss your positioning on the floorplan, please contact Nina Baxter on 0274-934516.

Exhibitor set-up from 1.00-6.00pm on Wed 15 September 2021. At 6.00pm, exhibitor pack-in to be completed. Welcome Night will follow from 6.30-9.00pm on Wed 15 Sep 2021. (Please note this is a ticketed event for exhibitors only). Welcome Night tickets include 2 standard drinks selection pp (beer, wine, softs, juice. No spirits) and nibbles. Cash bar available thereafter). Extra tickets can be purchased through the Ticketing section.

2. Attend the IRHACE Conference: Update your knowledge – better your business:

Listen to our great range of speakers discussing how our industry is impacted by climate change, sustainability, adaptation, resilience and new technologies. The IRHACE Conference will be held onstage within the "AirTouch Pavilion 3" so that all visitors and exhibitors can benefit from hearing from our speaking line-up free of charge. Conference sessions will be held on Thu 16 September between 9.40am-3.10pm.

Speakers include*: Louise Rutter (Competenz), Graham Brown (SmartTrade), Malcolm Miller (CCCANZ), Tony Alexander (Independent Economist & Speaker, Former Chief Economist- BNZ), Rob Mannes (22 degrees), Dave Nicholls (Realcold), Darren Gear (Simx), Slade Mc Farland (Mates In Construction) and Liz Tibbutt (Employsure).

See above for the conference programme.

(*Programme & Speakers subject to change)

3. Attend the Wrap-up Dinner- brought to you by CCCANZ: (Now Fri 17 September 2021).

Due to the additional time required for judging of the Apprentice of the Year competition, this casual event replaces the Thursday night dinner from the July programme. It will now be held at Lone Star Alexandra Park (223 Green Lane West, Epsom, Auckland 1051) from 6.30pm. If you are attending the dinner, please note you will need to move your vehicle from the ASBSG after derig on Thursday night to avoid being locked at ASBSG. There is underground parking underneath Lone Star.

Dinner tickets for this will be $65 + GST pp and will include a shared starter, a choice of mains and a choice of dessert. Beverages will be a cash bar. We have a maximum capacity of 85 pax.

Single Ticket price $65 + GST plus credit card processing and registration site charges.

We have already been in contact with guests who had booked the Thursday night dinner tickets and have arranged to transfer the tickets to Friday & we will be issuing partial or full refunds accordingly.

4. The Product Presentation Zones:

These are bookable ½ hr time slots onstage in the "AirTouch Pavilion 3"on Friday 17 September 2021. This provides a free opportunity for HVAC & R Expo booth holders to educate and update visitors and clients about new products or services they are providing. The main stage will have a presentation screen, sound (presenter mics & AV presentation sound for embedded videos), basic stage lighting. Max of 6 sessions available on Friday at 10.00am, 11.02pm, 12.04pm, 1.06pm, 1.37pm and 2.08pm. These time slots must be booked on the registration portal and will be on a first in- first served basis. Industry updates will be interspersed during the Product Presentation Zones.

5. Advertise your business in The HVAC & R Technology Expo and Conference Handbook.

Quarter, half, two thirds of a page and full-page advertisements are available from $150-$500 + GST per ad plus credit card processing and registration site charges (Total costs range from $ 181.69-$604.31). The A5 Handbook will be given to all attendees & delegates. All advertising artwork and information for the Exhibitor handbook must be submitted by Mon 23 August 2021. Please supply PDF Vector art if logo/ text only or at least 300dpi if image contains photographic images.

Finished advertisement sizes:

• 1/4 page: 65mmW x 96mmH
• 1/2 page: 134mmW x 96mmH
• 2/3 page: 134mmw x 130mmH
• Full page: 134mmW x 196mmH

Visa and Mastercard accepted on registration site.

Please note all ticket prices listed in ticketing options on registration site are exclusive of GST, credit card processing & registration site booking fees which are added on top. A breakdown of total cost of ticket can be viewed on each ticket option (View Detail tab).

If the value of the ticketed item exceeds your credit card limit (especially the larger exhibitor packs), you can select to pay by 7-day invoice at checkout. Alternatively, we can do a manual registration and arrange an invoice for you. Please contact Nina Baxter on 0274934516/ nina@bigdayevents.co.nz if you are having any issues. Fees charged will vary depending on the payment/ invoicing option you select.

6. Become a sponsor- get your brand in front of your audience:

Multiple sponsorship and advertising opportunities available to exhibition booth holders and corporates starting from $1500- $20,000 + GST across multiple aspects and zones within the event. Get extra exposure for your brand and additional sponsor benefits. Sponsorships will be invoiced directly. Talk to Nina on 0274934516 or nina@bigdayevents.co.nz to discuss your options.

General Information:

Entry to The HVAC & R Technology Expo for visitors is free and is open to the public on Thursday 16 September 2021 from 9.00am- 4.30pm and on Friday 17 September 2021 from 9.00am-4.00pm. Guests and visitors can pre-register for a lanyard here- select Visitor Only Admission option in ticketing options.

Ample parking is available onsite . Venue parking charges will apply- pre-pay at one of three machines. ($6 for the first hour then $2 every hour thereafter, capped at $18pd) or use a pre-paid parking ticket.

* An allocation of pre-paid parking tickets has been included as part of each exhibitor pack option (quantities vary depending on size of booth). Additional pre-paid carparking tickets are available to purchase for guests/ staff via the registration portal.

Additional café vouchers, Welcome Night tickets can also be purchased as required through the registration portal.

Exhibitor and Visitor Access to ASB Showgrounds is via Greenlane West (Main Gate 2).

Pack-in: “AirTouch Pavilion 3" will be open to Exhibitors from 1-6pm on Wed 15 September. If you at using a custom stand provider, they will need to co-ordinate with EHS to arrange times outside exhibitor access times.

Please note that fluoro vests are compulsory for all everybody in the venue during pack-in and pack-out- no exceptions. We advise sturdy closed toed footwear.

We will have access to a forklift with driver and a trolley jack during the designated pack-in and pack-out time.

Exhibitor derig commences once the public have been cleared from “AirTouch Pavilion 3". It is scheduled from 4.30-9.00pm on Friday 17 September 2021. (Please note that all equipment/ stands/ displays must be removed by 9pm on Fri 17 September 2021 as there is another show packing in immediately after us. Please contact us if there is an issue with this timeline.)

Access for bulk/ heavy deliveries into “AirTouch Pavilion 3" either by truck or car are around the back of the main expo building. No large items will be able to be delivered to stands through the front entrance doors.

For custom stand builds or to amend your standard signage, add extra furniture or electrical requirements through EHS, our onsite Expo booth providers. Your best contact for this next phase of setting up your stand is Aleisha Midgley from EHS. Aleisha Midgley / Event Co-ordinator

• p. +64 9 579 9884
• m. +64 27 535 8845
• e. aleisha@exhibitionhire.co.nz

All tickets from July event are valid for the September event and will simply transfer over. You do not need to rebook your same requirements on the registration site. You can re-print your tickets from the site for entry. We have contacted any affected parties with any individual changes to the programme and have arranged part/full refunds of their ticketed items direct with them.

Handy venue information:

• Stud height of access doors 5.4 m

• Stud height bottom of rafters 6.4 m

• There are no height restrictions in Pavilion 3, but items must be able to fit through venue access doors.

Disclaimer: Attendee information is being collected via this registration portal used by IRHACE may be used for marketing purposes. IRHACE may contact you with education, training, membership and/or event information and offers.

All enquiries to:

Nina Baxter - Big Day Ltd- IRHACE Event Manager (09) 4127315 or (0274) 934516 nina@bigdayevents.co.nz

or Gina McMasters- IRHACE Executive Officer (09) 273-0044 eo@irhace.org.nz

We look forward to welcoming you to the HVAC & R Technology Expo and Conference, proudly brought to you by IRHACE in association with CCCANZ and Refrigerant License NZ.

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