In February, Bengaluru will experience an event with the active engagement of industry leaders, engineers, and professionals concerned with the latest developments in HVAC, sustainability, and building design. With several workshops and seminars, the event will offer a comprehensive insight into modern infrastructure challenges and their solutions.
Workshops on Innovation and Performance
The workshops will discuss different fundamental issues of building efficiency and performance. Mr. Gautham Baliga (Director, Opal HVAC Ltd) and Mr. Niladri Mukherjee (HVAC Design Consultant, HVAC Engineering and Energy Design Consulting) will explore the design parameters for healthcare facilities, laying emphasis on contemporary design layouts responding to safety and adaptability. Dr. Kishor Khankari (President, Ansight) and Mr. Jayadev K (HVAC Consultant, Cleanrooms) will discuss industry trends affecting cleanrooms, specifically air quality, contamination control, and regulatory updates.
Future-ready technology will be a major theme, with Mr. Mukul Anand (Director, JCI) and Mr. Roopesh Kumar (Sr. Vice President, Sify Infinit Spaces) leading a session on data center technologies, highlighting the latest innovations in cooling, efficiency, and scalability. AI, IoT, and machine learning integration will also be one of the topics to be discussed where Dr. Dru Crawley (Director, Bentley Systems Inc) and Mr. Gaurav Sereen (Sr. Vice President, iBus Network & Infrastructure) will explain the impact of these technologies on infrastructure.
Indoor environments will be addressed by Mr. Bruce Lorange (Global Marketing Director, Hollingsworht & Vose) and Mr. Shankarshan S (Director, Sonics) focusing on acoustics and indoor air quality, while another session will be dedicated to thermal comfort and assessment of the buildings led by Mr. Livio Mazzerella (President Elect, REHVA), Mr. Risto Kosonen (Vice President, REHVA), Dr. Yashkumar Shukla (Principal Researcher), Mr. Nitin Naik (Partner, Dew Point) and Mr. Krishnan Vishwanath (Partner, Dynacraft Air Controls). These workshops will explore energy efficiency, occupant health, and real-time monitoring technologies.
Seminars on Sustainability and Advanced Systems
Sustainability and system optimization will be at the core of several seminars. Mr. Loveleen Garg (Vice President, GIFT) and Mr. Gaurav Kapoor (Regional Manager, Grundfos) will highlight the design and operations of district cooling plants, explaining how they contribute to energy efficiency. Another important seminar will be led by Mr. K Raman (Director, GBCI) and Mr. Sreekumar Sivadas (Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions Johnsons Controls), exploring decarbonizing the HVAC chain through carbon footprint reduction strategies and improving efficiency.
Under the expert guidance of Mr. Esteban Baccini (Consultant, Esteban Baccini Consultants) and Mr. Balasubramaniam Panchapakesan (India and Asia Pacific Manager, Armstrong), advanced technical sessions will focus on testing, balancing, and changing HVAC systems to ensure optimal system performance. Mr. Gaurav Burman (MD, APAC) and Mr. V Vishwanath (Principal Architect, YV Architects) will dive further into high-rise building design, discussing structural issues and energy-related factors. In the meanwhile, Mr. Sumesh Nair (Dy. General Manager, Green Consultancy & Energy Management) and Mr. Satish N. Iyengar (Proprietor, Services Consultants) will dissect HVAC control methods and efficient commissioning, which are crucial for guaranteeing current infrastructures operate efficiently.
Another seminar will be led by Dr. Pramod Kumar (Professor, IISC) and Mr. Jitendra Bhambure (Consultant, Consulting Engineers), focusing on low-GWP refrigerants, their environmental impact, and life cycle management. The other topic to also be discussed will be refrigerants and ecological responsibility. Mr. Ajay Rama Iyer (Sr. Manager, Honeywell) and Mr. Vijay Roy (Sr. Manager, Danfoss) will share insights on communication networks and HVAC system components, and how smart technologies may be integrated into modern construction for improved control.
The Hospitality Industry's Growth
Apart from showcasing advancements in technology, the event is also expected to evaluate the growth of the industry and its effects on infrastructure. Dr. Rupesh S. Iyengar (Director, Services Consultants) will share his views on the exciting growth prospects of the hospitality and commercial real estate industry in India, with increasing consideration given to sustainable and efficient construction practices.
An Event HVAC Industry Professionals Must Not Miss
This event is a must-attend for all HVAC, building design, and sustainability professionals and will offer a jam-packed itinerary featuring some of the best minds in the business. Participants will learn important lessons, investigate some creative fixes, and network with heavyweights who are shaping the future of infrastructure.
The event, which is scheduled to take place at BIEC and Taj in Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru, is expected to be a landmark event for anyone seeking to keep on rising in the rapidly changing landscape of high-performance, sustainable, and smart buildings.