2026 Conference Guide
The Conference Guide is available as a PDF download for both IIAR Members and non-members, or as individual article posts below. Click the button below to view the full issue, or scroll through all the individual issue articles below.
IIAR Keynote: Fearless Engagement
Audiences learn how negative thought patterns decrease productivity, and how individuals and leaders can increase and enable positive ideation to build great teams and happier workplaces. Dr. Rebecca Heiss is an evolutionary biologist and stress physiologist. She is the Founder and CEO of the leadership, continuous 360 review mobile application, icueity, as well as a best-selling author.
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IIAR 2026 Conference to Feature New Program, Expanded Exhibit Hours
IIAR’s annual conference will deliver a tech-heavy program this year, featuring two auxiliary training and certification programs from the Refrigerating Engineers & Technician’s Association, RETA, and the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council, NASRC, as well as thirty-one sessions.
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Committees
IIAR members may attend any committee meeting and join to contribute their expertise . . .
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Conference Chair Message
Welcome to San Antonio and the 2026 IIAR Industrial Refrigeration Conference & Heavy Equipment Expo! I’m honored to kick off yet another week of goal setting, moving big projects forward, meeting new and old friends, and spotting the new opportunities that several decades of work on behalf of our industry has materialized.
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2025-2026 BOD and Officers
(Pictured Left to Right) First Row: John Flynn, Stephanie Smith, Wayne Wehber, Mike Lynch, Joe Fazzari, Gary Elk, Mark Wisniewski Middle Row: Kurt Liebendorfer, Lesley Schafer, Mark Tomooka, Peter Thomas, Nicholas Nechay . . .
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Monday Night Event: Pedrotti’s Ranch
We’re excited to welcome you to a special Monday-night event at Pedrotti’s Ranch, a place known for its warm hospitality, open skies, and the unmistakable charm of the Texas Hill Country.
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Visit the NRF Lounge in Room 214CD
Join use at the NRF lounge to recharge, focus and connect!
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IIAR Education Program
The IIAR Conference Education Program provides structured educational sessions developed by and for professionals working with natural refrigerants.
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Technical Presentation Award Winners
Each year, the IIAR recognizes the authors and presenters of the best technical paper presentations in English and international languages.
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