ASHRAE Toronto & Hamilton Chapters present
Dinner & Debate:
Ventilation vs. Filtration: The Future of Indoor Air Quality
Date :
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Venue :
300 River Oaks Blvd. East
Oakville, ON L6H 5T1
Please click here for directions!
Agenda :
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM: Networking
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner and Housekeeping
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM: Debate and Questions
EVENT SUMMARY
Join ASHRAE Toronto and ASHRAE Hamilton for an engaging and thought-provoking evening as we dive into critical discussions on indoor air quality, ventilation, and filtration. This special joint event will feature a lively debate between industry experts on some of the most pressing HVACR topics, exploring how standards, technology, and investment decisions shape the future of healthy indoor environments.
Throughout this debate, we will discuss
ASHRAE Standards 241 vs. 62.1 – What are the key differences between these two standards, and how do they impact indoor air quality strategies?
Ventilation vs. Filtration – Where Should Facilities Invest? – In a post-pandemic world, building owners and facility managers face tough decisions.
Is Upgrading Filtration Enough for Future Pandemics? – With the threat of airborne pathogens remaining a concern, can filtration systems alone safeguard indoor environments against future health crises, or is a more holistic approach necessary?
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from top professionals, exchange ideas, and network with fellow industry members. Whether you're a consultant, facility manager, contractor, or manufacturer, this event will provide valuable perspectives to help you navigate the evolving landscape of indoor air quality.
Register Now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of HVACR!
Debaters
Doug Cochrane, P.Eng.,LEED AP, CDP, MAshrae
Doug is an HVAC engineering professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in HVAC&R equipment and system selection and design, including decarbonization considerations. A certified train-trainer with years of commercial management experience. He is a past president of the Toronto chapter, and is currently a Director-at-Large on the board of directors of ASHRAE.
He holds the ASHRAE distinguished service award, the regional award of merit, and the chapter service award. He is also a member of the Training & Education working group of the task force on building decarbonization.
Paul Pieper, Eng.
Paul is a senior manager with extensive experience in manufacturing, specializing in design, engineering, sales, marketing, product management, and development. An expert in energy efficiency and air-to-air energy recovery, he provides strategic guidance for sales strategies, growth initiatives, and market direction at The Master Group. Mr. Pieper holds degrees in Pure and Applied Science and Engineering and is a member of the Quebec Order of Professional Engineers (OIQ) and ASHRAE. He has been actively involved with AHRI and ASHRAE, serving as a Distinguished Lecturer, past chair of multiple technical committees, and an instructor for the ASHRAE Learning Institute.
Nick Agopian
Nick is an experienced senior management professional with 30+ years in HVAC&R, overseeing P&L, strategic initiatives, sales, marketing, manufacturing, finance, R&D, and operations. He is currently the President of Reviveaire, a company focused on Indoor Air Quality and improving energy efficiency. As an industry expert, he has extensive experience in the field, particularly in air filtration and indoor air quality, has made him a valuable contributor to the industry's development and discussions on improving energy efficiency in HVAC systems.
Luis Fernando Marquez Nava
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Luis Fernando is the the Vice President of Engineering at Blade Air. He has over 8 years of experience in engineered product development and has been exposed to all levels of the product design life cycle from filtration prototypes to managing full production runs. At Blade Air, Luis leads the innovation and design of complete IAQ and energy efficiency solutions.
Moderator
Doug Waterston
Doug is a Technical Sales Representative at Kilmer Environmental, specializing in indoor air quality solutions for commercial and industrial applications. With a strong background in HVAC sales from his time at HTS Engineering, he brings a consultative approach to helping clients optimize their building environments. Actively involved in ASHRAE, he is the current CTTC Co-Chair for ASHRAE Toronto.
Walk-in registrations will not be permitted.
Please feel free to reach out if you need assistance:
Tina Abbasi
ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Chair
cttc@torontoashrae.com
Tina.abbasi@zapascon.com
Doug Waterston
ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Co-Chair
waterston@kilmerenv.com
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