Two shows you must not miss

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A comprehensive and popular seminar programme is a popular feature of H&V07 and RAC07, which will have around 250 exhibitors.
Everyone who needs to keep up to date with developments in the HVACR industry must make sure they visit H&V07 and RAC07 from 27 February to 1 March.Major exhibitions today are judged just as much on their associated seminars and presentations as on what is being shown by exhibitors — and H&V07 and RAC07 will not be lacking in either respect. Both shows are at the NEC from 27 February to 1 March, and both have at least three major presentations every day — giving visitors ample opportunity to keep up to date with the major issues that most affect them and plenty of time to visit the many stands. Online registration is now open. With the theme of H&V07 being sustainable solutions for the future, many sessions will embrace the environmental issues challenging the sector and explore the related changes to technology and legislation. Central to this theme is ‘The big debate’ on the afternoon of the second day asking ‘Can you make money from sustainability?’. David Frise, head of HVCA’s sustainability group, will reveal the association’s latest research into sustainability carried out by consultant FaberMaunsell. John Miller, president-elect of HVCA will then chair the debate — with a panel including Ant Wilson of FaberMaunsell, Graham Manly of Gratte Brothers and Terry Wyatt of Hoare Lea. Earlier the same day at RAC07, the big debate is on the future of HFCs and whether the industry’s refrigerants of choice can survive the next review of the F-Gas Directive. Leading this debate will be Mike Nankivell, chairman of the ACRIB F-Gas implementation group and Nick Cox of Earthcare Products. Space precludes listing the full programme, but you can see it on the web sites of the shows — which are cross-referenced for ease of access. The seminars are all free, but it is first-come first-served. Most sessions at the last shows were standing-room only. This year, however, visitors can book in advance to ensure a seat. If you are still hesitating, here are some more appetite whetters. How to achieve legionella compliance will be discussed on the final day of H&V07, along with a look to future changes in legislation. There is also a look at renewables and planning regulations on the second day, with Rachel Crisp of the DTI’s energy strategy unit explaining what has changed and their effects on the industry. And if you want to be informed on the opportunities of the 2012 Olympic Games, be at the final session on the third day of H&V07. For those concerned about the impact of climate change on cooling buildings, a presentation by Terry Wyatt of Hoare Lea will explore the problem and consider possible solutions.
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