ASHRAE Meeting Planner - May 2013 - (Page 2)

Technical Program A new kick-off to the technical program is being introduced. The event features 60-minute special sessions, which are meant to be more interactive with audience participation followed by a 45-minute networking coffee break. The special sessions include panel discussions and workshops. Of special interest is the Technical Plenary featuring a speaker from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). NREL is the DOE’s primary national laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. The session takes place from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sunday, June 23. In addition, another new feature is the Track Keynote Addresses, which take place 9:45-10:45 a.m., Monday, June 24. Confirmed to date are: • HVAC Systems & Equipment Track Keynote, Otto VanGeet, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, “Data Center Design” • Research Summit Keynote, Shanti Pless, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, speaking on NREL’s new Research Support Facility” The full technical program can be found at www.ashrae.org/denver. Denver Conference Technical Program Highlights The Integrated Project Delivery mini-conference takes place Sunday and Monday. IPD is gaining ground on traditional design-bid-build or contractor-at-risk project management scenarios, as successful IPD projects see condensed schedules, on-time delivery, managed costs and sustainable buildings. The Energy Modeling vs. Measurement & Verification track investigates trends in building modeling and the realities of construction and O&M, such as systemic construction issues that lead to long term non-performance and training staff to operate a building as it was designed to perform. Sessions include: • BIM, Commissioning and COBie • Measured and Simulated Building Performance, with Emphasis on Existing Building Commissioning • Quality BIM Objects for Lifelong Building Reality in a Virtual World • Benchmarking Commercial Building Energy Performance • Root Cause Analysis of Simulation and Performance Dissimilarity • Comparison of Software for an Office Building Design in Mexico • Laboratory Retrofit Case Studies The Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources track looks into new advances in alternative energy equipment and new design strategies for engineers. Sessions cover: • Renewable Energy Systems in an Era of Low PV and Natural Gas Prices • Moving Buildings and the Grid to a Renewable Future • Optimization of Thermal and Renewable Energy Systems • Heat and Resource Recovery in Industrial AirConditioning Applications • Energy Efficiency Financing • Large-Scale Thermal Systems The Mile High Efficiency and Equipment track looks into new breakthroughs in equipment and building systems that contribute to a building’s overall high-efficiency performance. HVAC&R Systems & Equipment and Fundamentals & Applications tracks again feature a wide range of current practices and trends in the industry. Research Summit A newly created Research Summit is being held in conjunction with the ASHRAE 2013 Annual Conference. The Research Summit comprises a major portion of the technical program with some 30 sessions scheduled, of which 22 are paper-based sessions. Topics include cutting-edge absorption and adsorption cooling technologies in cogeneration and trigeneration; replacement refrigerants for R410A and low GWP refrigerants through the Alternative Refrigerant Evaluation Program (AREP); ASHRAE District Heating and District Cooling Design guides; Hotel ASHRAE Headquarters hotel is: Sheraton Denver Downtown, 1550 Court Pl., Denver, CO, 80202. Rate: $189. For reservations: Visit www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ashrae2013 or call 888-627-8405. presentations of selected papers published in HVAC&R Research—ASHRAE’s research journal; and modeling transient conditions. Paper sessions address energy modeling, smart grid, heat transfer, thermal energy, field research on window shades and plug load control, ventilation, climate impacts of refrigeration systems, climatic data, fire and smoke management, indoor air flows, performance of heat exchanger designs, variable refrigerant flow, data centers, predictive energy and comfort simulation methods, and calibrating energy simulation models using field measurements. In addition, sessions on ASHRAE’s research program describe its strategic plan, including where ASHRAE research is headed and current projects, and how to apply for ASHRAE research grants. The Society spends $2 million annually on research projects. ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI) ALI offers seven in-depth training courses including a new Professional Development Seminar on Operations and Maintenance of High-Performance Buildings and a new Short Course on Optimization of HVAC Systems and their Components. ALI instructors are recognized subject matter experts chosen by ASHRAE on the basis of their practitioner backgrounds and understanding of the key concepts which need to be applied for successful engineering. The Full-Day Professional Development Seminars are The Commissioning Process in New & Existing Buildings; Energy Management in New and Existing Buildings; and Operations & Maintenance of High-Performance Buildings. The Half-Day Short Courses are Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Applications: Best Practices; Optimization of HVAC Systems and their Components; Commissioning Process and Guideline 0; and Advanced High-Performance Building Design Welcome Party 6:30–8:30 pm | Saturday, June 22 Denver Art Museum | $55 The Welcome Party takes place at the Denver Art Museum, a half-mile walk from the Sheraton. In addition to several galleries being open, a caricature artist is there to capture the fun! Exhibits open during the Welcome Party are the Native American and Western collections. The Denver community has long embraced its western roots, and, as the city’s premier visual arts institution, the Denver Art Museum has collected and exhibited western American art for over 50 years. The Denver Art Museum’s American Indian collection allows visitors to experience the artistic vision of generations of American Indian artists from across North America. From ancient puebloan ceramics, to 19th century Arapaho beaded garments, to contemporary glass work, the museum offers a look at the rich diversity of art forms, histories and artistic styles coming from American Indian artists and communities. Tickets are required and are available for purchase with registration. President’s Luncheon Noon–2 pm | Monday, June 24 | Sheraton Denver | $42 2013-14 ASHRAE President William P. “Bill” Bahnfleth, Ph.D., P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, ASME Fellow, presents his presidential theme, “Shaping the Next.” Bahnfleth’s Presidential Theme, “Shaping the Next,” focuses on embracing our responsibility to “Our World” – fellow humans and the earth, to make buildings safe, healthy, productive, comfortable environments in harmony with nature. To do this, he believes we must develop “Ourselves” – the human resource of the professional community, and transform “Our Work” – what we do, how we do it, and who we do it with, by becoming more global in outlook, broader in scope, and more collaborative in approach. Certificates of appreciation to retiring Board members are presented, and the 2013-14 officers and Board of Directors installed. Spouses and guests are invited to attend. Tickets are required and are available for purchase with registration. Members’ Night Out 6:15–7:15 pm Reception 7:15–10:30 pm Dinner and Entertainment Tuesday, June 25 | Sheraton Denver | $50 Paint the town at Canvas and Cocktails, an upbeat class for both the artistic and not-so-artistic. Enjoy a glass of wine while instructors guide you in recreating the evening’s featured painting. By the end of the night, you will be amazed at the artwork you have created! There may even be a little friendly competition between regions to see who has the most talent. Whether you consider yourself an artist or not, form teams and watch as the masterpieces come together. Dress for the evening is business casual. Aprons are provided to assist in keeping the paint on the canvas and not you. Share Your Thoughts with the Board: Open Session to be held in Denver Members are encouraged to share their thoughts and opinions on the operation and work of the Society with the ASHRAE Board of Directors during an open session at the 2013 Annual Conference. The session will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the Board of Directors meeting in the Sheraton Denver Downtown. While Board meetings are always open to members, this is an opportunity to address the Board on any relevant issues of concern. Those who wish to speak are asked to provide their name and an outline of their comments. This information can be provided via a form at www.ashrae.org/opensession or by filling out a form at the Board meeting on Sunday, June 23. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Registration Fees Advance (until June 3): • $370 member/$560 non-member • First Time attendee: $345 member/$535 non member • $95 Life Member Beginning June 10: • $485 member/$675 non-member First-time attendee: $460 member/$650 non-member • $125 Life member One-day: $260 member/$320 non-member ASHRAE has instituted new registration fees for speakers, student branch advisors and students. They are as follows: • $95 speakers • $25 student branch advisors • $25 student member/$50 full-time student non-member http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ashrae2013 http://www.ashrae.org/denver http://www.ashrae.org/opensession

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