Also during the general session, Dr. Rajan Rajendran, vice president of system innovation center and sustainability at Emerson Climate Technologies, will speak on the latest regulatory updates and their national and global impacts. And, Kyle Gargaro, editor-in-chief for ACHR News (sister publication of Engineered Systems) will moderate a panel discussion entitled "How to Handle the Technician Shortage," centered on the current demand for HVACR technicians.

The afternoon will feature breakout sessions on a variety of relevant topics. Sessions are divided into two tracks — foodservice and food retail — to give attendees opportunities to discuss the issues that are impacting them the most. New breakout sessions include:

• Understanding Leak Detection and Implementing Effective Programs (food retail track) — John Wallace, director of innovation for Emerson Climate Technologies Retail Solutions, will lead a session intended to help retailers understand what leak detection is, how to best identify a program that supports their operational goals, and an in-depth overview of the 608 leak detection standard.

• System Upgrades That Impact Sustainable Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings (food retail track) — Andre Patenaude, director of CO2 business development for Emerson Climate Technologies, and Renteknik Group President Darren Cooper, will explore how to improve efficiency and save money by enhancing current refrigeration systems.

• Understanding Applications for Alternate A1 Refrigerants (foodservice track) — Jason Prenger, director of refrigeration engineering for Emerson Climate Technologies, and Brad Hopson, account executive for Emerson Climate Technologies, will examine the best uses for alternate A1 refrigerants in the foodservice sector.

For more information, including how to register and a full event schedule, click here.