IHACI'S
44th annual
hvac/r/sm
performance contracting product and equipment
trade show
Since 1980, IHACI has hosted the annual HVAC/R/SM Trade Show to support the HVAC industry and provide an opportunity for the biggest names and most active leaders to showcase their innovative products, new technology and connect our trade industry in one place, on one eventful day!
THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND THE TRADE SHOW. REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID REGISTRATION LINES AT THE EVENT!
Pasadena Convention Center
300 East Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
The parking entrances for the Pasadena Convention Center are on Euclid and Marengo (between Cordova St and Green St).
"IHACI WANTS YOU" to join us as we connect the HVAC industry at the West Coast’s largest HVAC, Refrigeration, and Sheet Metal Trade Show!
Join the thousands of HVAC professionals as you walk the show floor with 100's of booths displaying new products and tools, innovative technology, educational resources and instructors, live demos, new fleet vehicles, and enter to win raffle prizes hourly at the IHACI booth!
We take pride in connecting those who make up the HVAC/R/SM industry at our annual events and will continue to be the voice that advocates for the working professionals that have made the trades industry what it is today.
3800+
Attendees
Exhibitors
150+
85-90%
of OUR Exhibitors RETURN EACH YEAR
VENUE & PARKING
Parking for the trade show will be at the Pasadena Convention Parking structure,
with entrances on Euclid Ave and Marengo Ave and is shared with the Hotel Dena.
PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER PARKING
OVERFLOW PARKING & COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE
Parking for overflow and oversized vehicles will be at the Parsons Parking Lot. A complimentary shuttle to and from the Parson's Parking lot is available for all registered IHACI Trade Show guests.
Parson's Parking Lot
10 West Walnut St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Complimentary Shuttle Hours
11:00am - 8:00pm
IHACI believes that knowledge is power and we work every
day to advocate on behalf of everyone in our industry. Our seminars are aimed at HVAC education, career advice, safety tips, code updates, and refrigerant changes from a panel of presenters who are successful and trusted leaders in the industry today.
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SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Workforce Development & Building a Career in HVAC
11:30am - 12:30pm
This is a MUST ATTEND event for any student interested in pursuing a career in the heating and air conditioning industry. For those instructors who wish to give their students class credit for attending the Career Development Seminar, IHACI will be issuing a Certificate of Attendance to all participants as they leave the seminar. This is a great opportunity for students to “preview” a career in HVAC and we encourage their attendance.
the AIM Act
& 2025
California Virgin Refrigerant Sales Ban
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Attendees at the IHACI Tradeshow in Pasadena can look forward to this enlightening session on “The AIM Act and 2025 California Virgin Refrigerant Sales Ban,” where A-Gas will explore how these federal and state laws will impact your business in this rapidly evolving industry.
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10 STRATEGIES
TO INCREASE REVENUE FOR FREE
2:30pm - 3:30pm
In this session,
Dave Robards,
on behalf of Grant Cardone Enterprises shares proven sales strategies for handling objections. Attendees will gain strategies and processes for business owners to ensure an immediate impact on revenue.
VAN SAFETY: CRITICAL CONSIDERATION
4:00pm - 5:00pm
This course will cover the considerations a company should make when upfitting a van.
It will include how a company’s approach to upfitting a van can impact risk management, employee retention, and the bottom line. The considerations presented will be reinforced through the case scenarios of accidents and near misses in the vocational work environment.
SPEAKERS
IHACI Board of Directors
Panel Presentation
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Bob Wiseman
President, MightyServ; President, IHACI Board of Directors -
Steve Adams
Director of Sales, Ferguson HVAC; Vice President, IHACI Board of Directors -
Lawrence Castillo
President, Brody Pennell; Secretary/Treasurer IHACI Board of Directors -
John Dalton
President Universal Air Conditioning Co.; IHACI Education & Training Lead -
Dean Gilford
Owner, Kilowatt Heating, A/C & Electric; Past President, IHACI Board of Directors.
Michael Borchard
Territory Account Manager, CA
Michael Borchard supports the HVACR industry by partnering with contractors and other businesses to streamline their refrigerant recovery processes. Through A-Gas Rapid Recovery and Rapid Exchange, Michael helps his customers by giving them access to A-Gas’ refrigerant buyback program. Michael received the 2023 Leadership Award at A-Gas for his work supporting industry stakeholders to participate in the circular economy, utilize lifecycle refrigerant management practices, and build a more sustainable future for their businesses and the environment.
Michael is known for his engaging presentation style and ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies for professionals at all levels.
Sales Essentials Workshop Trainer & Closing Trainer
Dave Roberts
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Dave Robards brings a decade of experience with Grant Cardone, specializing in securing multiple
7-figure training contracts. As a 10X Sales Essentials workshop trainer and Closing Trainer at the 10X Business Summit, he leverages his expertise to drive success.
Dave's journey from high school dropout and paycheck-to-paycheck earner to Million earner showcases his remarkable commitment and achievements in the business world.
Associations & Events Development Manager
Jon Bezon
Jon Bezon has spent most of his career in B2B sales and sales management, starting in 1987 with Cellular One of Northeast Ohio. Jon was a cellular sales pioneer back when convincing someone that they needed a cellular phone was the hardest part of the job.
In 2007, Jon joined Adrian Steel Company as the Northeast Regional Sales Manager. During his ten years as a Regional Sales Manager, a substantial sales growth was achieved in the Northeast region.
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Sponsors & Partnerships
Your generous sponsorship will assist in making this event the most beneficial for our exhibitors and gives IHACI the opportunity to honor our biggest supporters with the well-deserved recognition and platform to be highlighted in front of your peers.
Interested in sponsorship? Email us to learn more!
RAFFLE PRIZES
Valued at
$300
from
Valued at
$199
Valued at
$5 +
ABOUT IHACI
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The
Institute of Heating
& Air Conditioning Industries, Inc.
IHACI is a nonprofit trade association of contractors, manufacturers, distributors, utilities, and related businesses actively engaged in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and sheet metal industries. The history of the Institute goes back to the late 1930’s when a group of young heating contractors, manufacturers, and distributors met to discuss the possibility of forming an association to serve their mutual needs. Out of these meetings evolved the Institute of Gas Heating Industries.
This November, IHACI will be transitioning with an updated branding campaign to help the association continue moving forward for the next 75 years to support the HVAC industry and a refreshed logo design will be introduced in November. The updated logo will maintain much of the original design but has been updated to reflect today’s industry.
The new IHACI logo combines classic and modern elements to reflect our established and reputable presence. The updated font ensures readability across sub-brands. The sun icon symbolizes our industry’s core and our energy. This design unifies our offerings—from educational classes to the ICN magazine—under a cohesive visual identity. The logo’s versatility reinforces our legacy and trust within the HVAC community.
The chosen colors for the IHACI logo—red and blue—reflect our core values. Red signifies energy, passion, and the heating aspect of our industry, while blue represents trust, reliability, and the cooling elements essential in HVAC. Together, these colors create a dynamic and cohesive visual identity that resonates with our established and reputable presence in the HVAC industry, while ensuring modern appeal and recognition across our sub-brands.
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Although IHAC’s logo will undergo a transformation, the association has supported its members and trade allies for over 75 years will continue to serve the industry well into the future!
EDUCATION
& TRAINING
IHACI members were united in identifying education and training of the present and future workforce as vital to California’s commitment to reduce energy consumption and to ensure that consumers are receiving the quality service they deserve.
Our experienced instructors are actively involved in the HVAC/R industry and will provide you with the latest advanced technologies and industry code changes that are up-to-date.
MEMBERSHIP
& EVENTS
We strive to connect our members by hosting exclusive events such as our Annual Trade Show showcasing the biggest leaders in the industry. Our Annual Golf Tournament is hosted on a private course, where members enjoy a day of connecting and networking, followed by raffled prizes at our Tournament Awards Dinner.
IHACI hosts Peer Group Meetings each month and has partnered with Jobs to Build, TruTech Tools, and TicketsAtWork, to connect the business growth of our employer partners and career growth of our trade professionals.
INDOOR
COMFORT NEWS
Indoor Comfort News (ICN) is a leading monthly publication that covers the heating, ventilation, A/C, refrigeration, sheet metal, and allied industries. ICN focuses primarily on the Western region – Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Washington –
and reaches the industry nationwide. Our purpose is to inform and educate our readership with timely and newsworthy information that supports HVAC/R/SM Professionals.