Eden Energy Equipment 2026 AGM: Forward by Design
Explore the technologies, systems, and partnerships driving the future of heating and cooling at Eden Energy’s 2026 Annual Conference.
Heating and cooling is changing quickly. New technologies, grid constraints, building-performance expectations, workforce challenges, and the transition toward electrification are changing how systems are designed, selected, installed, and operated.
Forward by Design, Eden Energy Equipment’s 2026 Annual Conference, brings contractors, builders, developers, engineers, utilities, educators, manufacturers, skilled trades leaders, and electrification professionals together for a full day of practical learning, technical discussion, technology demonstrations, and industry connection.
This is not simply a conversation about replacing one piece of equipment with another. It is about designing better buildings, choosing the right technology for each application, managing peak demand, improving comfort, and building the partnerships needed to move the industry forward.
Featured Sessions
The day will include practical discussions on:
• Grid Modernization and the Future of Electrification
• Better Buildings, Better Systems: Connecting Design and Performance
• Canada’s Retrofit Mission: Scaling Building Retrofits for Net Zero
• Skilled Trades: Challenges and Opportunities
• Heat Pumps and the Grid: Why the Right Equipment Matters
• How Builders Are Electrifying: Lessons and Leadership from Mattamy
• Hydronics That Work: Avoiding the Design Mistakes That Cost Comfort
• Rethinking Heating and Cooling for Electrified Buildings
• The Art of System Selection: Choosing the Right HVAC Solution for the Project
What to Expect
The program will explore the technologies and issues shaping the heating and cooling market, including:
• Geothermal, air-to-water, and air-to-air heat pumps
• Hydronic design and low-temperature distribution
• Phase change thermal storage and load shifting
• Grid modernization and peak-demand management
• Building science, comfort, and energy performance
• Residential retrofits and builder electrification
• Skilled trades development and workforce opportunities
Attendees will hear from leading voices across construction, utilities, research, energy efficiency, building science, and the heating and cooling industry.
The speaker lineup includes Robert Bean ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer, Umar Waqas VP Grid Modernization Grandbridge Energy, Leigh St. Hilaire of Volta Research, Corey Diamond of Efficiency Canada, Martin Luymes of HRAI, Scott Schrier of Building Knowledge Canada, Patrick Marion of Mattamy Homes, and Michael Ridler of Eden Energy Equipment, with special guest Jeff Hammond of IGSHPA and more industry contributors.
Practical Value for Every Part of the Industry
Contractors will leave with practical ideas they can apply to equipment selection, system design, installation, controls, hydronics, thermal storage, and customer conversations.
Builders and developers will gain a clearer understanding of the technologies, infrastructure considerations, and industry partnerships required to deliver comfortable, efficient, and grid-conscious buildings.
Engineers and designers will engage with real challenges involving heat transfer, peak demand, low-temperature distribution, building performance, system integration, and electrification.
Utilities, educators, manufacturers, energy advisors, and industry partners will have an opportunity to connect directly with the people designing, selling, installing, and operating the next generation of mechanical systems.
See the Technology
Throughout the day, attendees will be able to explore technology displays featuring new developments in geothermal, air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps, hydronics, controls, ventilation, and phase change thermal storage.
The event is designed to connect technical education with real equipment, real applications, and the people bringing these systems to market.
Build Valuable Industry Connections
Forward by Design will bring together professionals from across the building, energy, and heating and cooling sectors. The day will include lunch, technology displays, industry networking, and an evening reception. It is an opportunity to strengthen existing relationships, meet new partners, exchange ideas, and connect with the people helping shape the future of the industry.
New graduates from local skilled trades programs have also been invited to attend. For contractors and employers, this creates an opportunity to meet motivated emerging talent and potentially connect with a future apprentice or team member.
Who Should Attend?
Forward by Design is built for contractors, builders, developers, engineers, designers, energy advisors, utilities, educators, manufacturers, skilled trades professionals, students, and anyone involved in heating, cooling, building performance, or electrification.
Registration is complimentary, but space is limited. Priority seating will be provided to Eden Energy partners and customers, and the event is open to professionals from across the industry.