Emerging Leaders Conference

July 14-16, 2026
Charlotte, NC

Thanks to all who participated in our 2025 event!

Take a look at our photo library from this year's event.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Our Emerging Leader Conference is designed to support rising HVACR executives by fostering connections, providing expert insights, and equipping them for a successful career. This three-day event combines networking opportunities with educational components for a well-rounded executive development experience.

Post-Event Webinars

Thank you to our 2025 speakers!

Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins

Author, thought-leader, executive coach

Scott Freidman

Scott Friedman

Former President of the National Speakers Association (NSA)

Brian Loftus

Brian Loftus

Macroeconomic & Residential Market Analyst, HARDI

Bharani Nagarathnam

Bharani Nagarathnam

Associate Professor of Instruction and Director of Master of Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University

Jason Sullivan

Jason Sullivan

Founder and CEO, Distro

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Stella Keane

Vice President of Talent Development, HARDI

LOCATION:

The Westin St. Francis

335 Powell St., San Francisco, CA 94102

Link to book a room will be send in confirmation email after registering.

This was my second Emerging Leaders event and I thought it was such a great experience! I value the relationships I’ve been able to build throughout the program and have benefited a lot from the mentoring.
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THANKS TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS
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