Summit Highlights
Some of the great Summit eventsNCI’s High-Performance HVAC Summit has many game-changing events for attendees! Let’s take a look at some of the exciting sessions you have to look forward to.
Summit Orientation & New Member Meeting
Whether your company is an NCI Member or not, this brief overview will be a helpful introduction to NCI, the Summit conference, and our membership program,. Our goal is to help you maximize your return on investment in the High-Performance HVAC contracting arena.
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Welcome Reception – Sponsored by Daikin.
Meet up with old friends and make new ones at this Welcome Extravaganza. Join your fellow contractors from across North America to celebrate our industry’s resilience and to celebrate it’s future. Hosted by David Mastrangelo, Sr. Director, National Strategic Accounts.
Idea Meeting
A fan-favorite, this meeting is for HVAC contractors ONLY! No press, no partners, just contractors sharing ideas for cash prizes! All contractors are invited to attend this 2-part event where each participant can propose one or more ideas in the areas of lead generation and sales. The best ideas split the entry fee for great cash prizes! You are welcome to participate in the meeting even if you do not submit any ideas, but you still need to pay the participation fee. This is a great opportunity to discover some great ideas from your fellow contractors!
Here’s how it works:
- $20 participation fee due per person at the door, IOU’s not accepted 🙂
- Gather materials that you may want to share to help explain your idea(s) and bring them to the meeting.
- Everyone who has an idea to share will be allowed time to present their idea.
- The moderators will capture the ideas, and then at the end of the two sessions, everyone will vote for the best idea in each of the categories.
- The votes will be tabulated, and winner announced Thursday to share the pot!
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NCI Partner Educational Sessions
Pick from several special sessions hosted by NCI Member Rewards Partners. Topics will range from new HVAC technologies, to software, to business improvement seminars. Check back soon for more details.
Panel Discussions:
Overcoming HVAC System Redesign Challenges
Redesigning an HVAC system in an existing home to optimize its performance has always been a challenge. Sometimes the house beats you. Or does it? In this panel discussion featuring five industry experts ranging from High-Performance HVAC Contractors to System Design Specialists, they will tackle the tough problems on how to “Overcome HVAC System Redesign Challenges.”
Panelists:
Jim Bergman, President, MeasureQuick
Michael Hyde, President, Hyde’s Air Conditioning
Steve Rodgers, President, The Energy Conservatory
Bill Spohn, President, TruTech Tools
Dan Squires, President, Vincent’s Heating & Plumbing
Panel Moderator:
David Richardson, VP of Training, National Comfort Institute
Whole-Home Thinking: Uniting HVAC and Building Science
Though often treated as separate industries, HVAC and Home Performance aren’t just overlapping—they’re inseparable. From energy efficiency to indoor air quality, the systems we install are shaped by the buildings they serve. That’s why forward-thinking contractors are embracing a performance-first mindset, using tools like blower doors, load calculations, and duct diagnostics to get to the root of comfort and efficiency issues. In this panel, you’ll hear how top HVAC pros are integrating building science into their businesses—improving installs, reducing callbacks, and standing out in a crowded market.
Panelists:
Adam Muffich, Instructor and Curriculum Development, National Comfort Institute
Mike Cianfrocco, The HVAC Grapevine
Ty Branaman, HVACR Educator & Content Creator
Dustin Cole, HVACR Journeyman, Chief Distruptor, Cole Air
Panel Moderator:
Ben Lipscomb, PE, Director of Engineering and Utility Programs, National Comfort Institute
NCI Annual Awards Banquet
This long-standing tradition is one of the highlights of every Summit. Join us in honoring the best of the best High-Performance HVAC contractors. You may be one of them!
Every year, NCI recognizes individuals and companies in the HVAC industry who not only embody the principles embraced by National Comfort Institute, but effectively put them into practice.
Award Categories:
- Three Contractors of the Year
- Jim Davis Technical Excellence Award
- John Garofalo Implementation Excellence Award
- Rob Falke Servant Leadership Award
- Scott Johnson Training Excellence Award
- Spirit of Excellence Award
- High-Performance Sales Excellence Award
- Preferred Partner Award
- Chairman’s Award
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