Engineering Summit 2026
October 7 • 8:00 AM—2:00 PM
Spokane, WA
Join AirReps for the 2026 Engineering Summit, bringing together engineers, industry experts, and leading manufacturers for a day focused on high-performance HVAC design, efficiency, and electrification.
As building systems continue to evolve, engineers are navigating new technologies, higher efficiency expectations, changing qualification requirements, and increasingly complex system design considerations. The Engineering Summit brings these conversations together with practical, application-focused insights to help engineers make informed decisions for today’s projects.
Connect with industry experts, exchange ideas with your peers, and earn PDH credits while exploring the strategies shaping the next generation of high-performance HVAC systems.
Will Ward, Daikin Applied
9:30 AM–10:30 AM
Heat Pump System Design Considerations for Commercial HVAC Applications
Take a closer look at key design considerations for applying heat pump systems in commercial HVAC projects. This session will cover practical design strategies, application considerations, and factors engineers should evaluate when selecting and integrating heat pump technologies for high-performance buildings.
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Matt Farley, Danfoss
11:30 PM— 12:30 PM
Navigating the impact of Harmonics in HVAC systems
Understand how VFD applications and harmonics can impact HVAC system design, equipment performance, and electrical systems. This session will cover key harmonic considerations and practical strategies for managing their effects while maintaining reliable, efficient system operation.
Adam Gage, NEEA
8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Understanding QPL Incentives and High-Efficiency HVAC Qualification Pathways
Learn how QPL requirements, efficiency tiers, and available incentives are shaping equipment selection and project qualification. This session will help engineers better understand qualification pathways and how high-efficiency HVAC solutions can align with program requirements and project goals.
Chris Ebener, Nyle
10:30 AM–11:30 AM
Heat Pump Water Heating Solutions for High-Efficiency and Decarbonization Goals
Discover how heat pump water heating is changing the approach to high-efficiency commercial water heating. This session will cover system applications, QPL qualification and available incentives, and how these solutions can support energy efficiency and building decarbonization goals.
