When: Thursday, May 7th – Saturday, May 9th
Where: Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, Book you stay here.
Thanks to our current sponsors:
Tentative Event Schedule – Flyer with full ASHRAE meeting schedule will be provided via the ASHRAE 365 app iOS / Android. Business Meetings will be scheduled in the App as well
Thursday May 7th, 2026
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Registration 11-5
- 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Caucus
- 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM – Business Meeting 1
- 6:00 PM – Welcome Party (Sport & Social)
Friday May 8th, 2026
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Breakfast & Keynote
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Companion Event and Companion Lunch – exact time tentative
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Technical Talks (see topics below, 3 tracks available, PDHs)
- 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM – Presidential Lunch
- 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Technical Talks (see topics below, 3 tracks available, PDHs)
- 1:15 PM – 4:00 PM – Business Meeting 2
- 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM – Caucus (as needed)
- 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM – LG Innovation Spotlight and Open Bar
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Awards Dinner
- 8:00 PM: After Party
Saturday May 9th, 2026
- 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Chapter Leadership Training
- 9:15 AM – 12:00 PM: President-Elect Training
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Wrap Up Meeting
Presentation Schedule – 5/8/26
Gateway I
| Sl. No | Start Time | End Time | Speaker | Company | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9:00 AM | 9:50 AM | Doug Engle | UB Greensfelder | Project Delivery Methods & Risk (Part 1) |
| 2 | 10:00 AM | 10:50 AM | Doug Engle | UB Greensfelder | Project Delivery Methods & Risk (Part 2) |
| 3 | 11:00 AM | 11:50 AM | Hernandez / Lacy | Self | Interpersonal Communication |
| 4 | 1:30 PM | 2:20 PM | Hernandez / Lacy | Self | Coaching Capabilities |
| 5 | 2:30 PM | 3:20 PM | Mike Little | CaptiveAire | Compliance/Enforcement of Kitchen Ventilation |
| 6 | 3:30 PM | 4:20 PM | Mike Little | CaptiveAire | Modern Kitchen Ventilation Design |
Gateway III
| Sl. No | Start Time | End Time | Speaker | Company | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9:00 AM | 9:50 AM | Tony Furst | Taco | Automatic Control Valves |
| 2 | 10:00 AM | 10:50 AM | Tony Furst | Taco | Variable Chilled Water Plants |
| 3 | 11:00 AM | 11:50 AM | Kaustubh Phalak | Trane | Data Center Design & Impact on Grid/PUE |
| 4 | 1:30 PM | 2:20 PM | Scott Munns | Trane | Emerging Data Center Trends |
| 5 | 2:30 PM | 3:20 PM | Jonathan Walker | SPX Marley | Adiabatic Fluid Coolers |
| 6 | 3:30 PM | 4:20 PM | Ken Mortensen | SPX Marley | Legionella Risk Management |
Gateway IV & V
| Sl. No | Start Time | End Time | Speaker | Company | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9:00 AM | 9:50 AM | Brian Huibregtse | Cleaver-Brooks | Smart Steam Plants: IoT & Predictive Maintenance |
| 2 | 10:00 AM | 10:50 AM | Brian Huibregtse | Cleaver-Brooks | Steam 101 – Steam System Basics |
| 3 | 11:00 AM | 11:50 AM | Brian Huibregtse | Cleaver-Brooks | Hybrid Solutions: Heat Pumps with Boilers |
| 4 | 1:30 PM | 2:20 PM | Jason Richwine | York | Heat Pump Chiller 101 – Hot Water Systems |
| 5 | 2:30 PM | 3:20 PM | Jason Richwine | York | Maximizing Airside Efficiency |
| 6 | 3:30 PM | 4:20 PM | Jason Richwine | York | Decarbonizing Buildings with Air to Water Heat Pumps |
Sponsorship Opportunities: Sponsorship Packet
We are looking for sponsors for our 2026 Region VI ASHRAE Conference. Put your brand at the center of Region VI’s premier HVAC&R weekend! We are inviting you to connect with chapter leaders, consulting engineers, contractors, and key decision-makers from across the region.
Support us at the Hilton Ballpark St. Louis | May 7–9, 2026, view our sponsorship packet
Conference-Wide Sponsorship Levels: Align your organization with the entire weekend experience through our tiered sponsorship levels:
Title Sponsor ($15,000) – 1 Available
Most prominent logo placement, verbal recognition at all events, logo on every name tag, and 4 full registrations.
Grand Slam ($5,000) – 4 Available
Display booth, logo on all promotional/recognition materials, and 3 full registrations.
Home Run ($3,500) – 4 Available
Display booth, logo on all promotional/recognition materials, and 2 full registrations.
Double ($2,000) – 4 Available
Display booth, logo on all promotional/recognition materials, and 1 full registration.
Single ($1,000) – 4 Available
Display booth and logo on sponsorship recognition/promotional materials.
Targeted Event Sponsorships: Looking for high visibility at specific networking events? Secure a targeted spot: +1
Welcome Party (May 7): Main Sponsor ($7,500) or Bar Sponsor ($2,500).
Main Session Meals (May 8): Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner Sponsor ($1,500 each).
Presentation Halls (May 8): Branding at hall entry and within the room ($2,500 per hall).
After Party (May 8): Main Sponsor ($7,500) or Bar Sponsor ($2,500).
Secure your sponsorship early for the strongest pre-event recognition and the greatest opportunity to connect with attendees throughout the weekend.
Contact the 2026 CRC Planning Committee to reserve your level:
Todd Jacks: tjacks@waidb.com | 314-808-8053
Dan Mareschal: dfmareschal@accurosvcs.com | 314-363-4793
2026 CRC Committee:
- Chair: Dan Mareschal
- Hospitality: Allison Stanec
- Programs: Nitish Suresh
- Sponsorship: Todd Jacks
- General Questions: Jim Stanec
