Meeting/Event Information

SEPTEMBER 2026 DINNER MEETING

Data Center CRAC/CRAH Introduction

(Earn 1.0 Continuing Education Hour)

We request that you register for this event by September 3rd, as the venue needs our headcount a week in advance. Please register early to reserve your spot!

Meeting Sponsors:

Bar Sponsors: 1 Available Duct Diagnostics, LLC

Wine/Beer Raffle Sponsor: Mitsubishi Electric

Special Raffle Sponsor: Synergy Engineering & Design Who has donated a $50 Amazon Gift Card and company swag (additional prize for the Beer & Wine Raffle, proceeds to go to Student Scholarships). 

Vendor Tables: 2 Available Aquatechnik

Order of Events:

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Registration, Networking & Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Dinner

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Dinner Session

Dinner Presentation:

Data Center CRAC/CRAH Introduction

Dinner Presentation Description: 

The purpose of this presentation is to give engineers a basic understanding of how IT equipment and data centers have been cooled over the years. Engineers will learn the typical room layouts, room conditions, redundancy options, an overview of control strategies, equipment types and options, and common problems. By the end of the presentation the attendees will have a better understanding of how to begin a data center design and what to watch out for.

Agenda:

Dinner Session Speaker: David Bennett, Eastern Regional Sales Manager, AboveAir Technologies

Speaker Bio: 

David Bennett is the Eastern Regional Sales Manager for AboveAir Technologies. Mr. Bennett has been in the HVAC industry for over 28 years. His background includes experience as a contractor, manufacturer’s rep, and as a manufacturer regional manager. He has worked on, designed, and sold a wide range of systems including hydronic heating and cooling, air distribution, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, building controls, humidification, and DX AC equipment. 

Dinner Menu:

Salad - Garden Salad

Pasta - Penne with Vodka Sauce

Entrée 1 – Sliced Roast Beef with A-Jus

Entrée 2 – Eggplant Rollatini

Side – Roasted Potatoes

Homemade rolls, Garlic bread, coffee and tea are included

 To avoid a $10 late fee, please register by 9/8/26