ERC EARTH to host Annual Meeting & Stakeholder Summit | University of Notre Dame | March 12-13, 2026
EARTH – the Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub, an Engineering Research Center funded by the National Science Foundation – is hosting an Annual Meeting & Stakeholder Summit. Members of EARTH’s Industry Consortium are encouraged to attend. Companies, National Labs, Education Institutions, and other stakeholders interested in learning more about EARTH are also invited.
We have an exceptional line-up of talks and networking opportunities for executives in the HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) sector. You will learn about ongoing research that will lead to the next generation of energy-efficient technologies and systems, and have the the opportunity to meet with faculty, students and staff from the six universities participating in EARTH.
Location
54756 N Notre Dame Ave, Notre Dame, IN 46556
Where to stay
Annual Meeting & Stakeholder Summit Agenda
All times Eastern Time
Wednesday, March 11
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.(Closed Session) Welcome Reception
Thursday, March 12
8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.(Closed Session) Research Presentations and Panel Discussions
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.(Closed Session) Poster Presentations
3:30 to 6:00 p.m.(Closed Session) Advisory Board Meetings and Career Development
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.(Open Session) Reception and Dinner
8:30 to 10:00 p.m. Council of Students Group Activity
Friday, March 13
8:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. (Open Session) Focused Presentations and Roundtable Discussions
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.(Open Session) Laboratory and Campus Tours
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.(Open Session) Closing - Annual Meeting Concludes
Closed Sessions include all EARTH faculty, students, and staff, and Industry Consortium members. Open Sessions include all the above and other invited guests.
*We will share a more detailed agenda and parking information to confirmed registrants.