2026 ERC EARTH Spring Summit

A working summit bringing together industry leaders, academic researchers, national laboratories, policy and standards leaders, and other key stakeholders to align priorities, advance research translation, and shape the future of energy-efficient HVACR systems.

Location

The 2026 ERC EARTH Spring Summit will take place the University of Norte Dame's McKenna Hall.
54756 N Notre Dame Ave, Notre Dame, IN 46556

McKenna Hall

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The Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH)—an Engineering Research Center funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation—will host the 2026 ERC EARTH Spring Summit, a working meeting focused on decisions, roadmaps, and collaboration.

This summit is designed for active engagement, bringing together industry leaders, academic researchers, national laboratories, policy and standards leaders, and other key stakeholders interested in shaping the future of HVACR technologies.

Participants will engage directly with EARTH Leadership, Faculty, Students, and Staff from the EARTH’s six core-partner universities to:

Review progress on current research and technology development
Contribute to technical and translational roadmaps
Inform EARTH priorities and strategic direction
Strengthen cross-sector collaborations that accelerate impact

EARTH will host an event unlike those you may have attended before—a highly interactive forum designed for alignment, informed decision-making, and partnership-building around the next generation of energy-efficient, environmentally responsible HVACR systems.

Wednesday - March 11, 2026 Agenda

7:30 to 9:30 p.m.(Closed Session) Welcome Reception

Thursday - March 12, 2026 Agenda

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, 2026 Agenda

8:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. (Open Session) Focused Presentations and Roundtable Discussions
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.(Open Session) Laboratory and Campus Tours
4:00p.m. (Open Session) Closing - ERC EARTH Spring Summit Concludes

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Closed Session Registration

For EARTH Faculty, Students, Staff, Scientific Advisory or Community Leaders Board Members, and Gold & Silver Industry Consortium Members.
Closed Session registrants can attend all sessions — both Closed and Open.

Open Session Registration

Open Sessions are open to all guests including Bronze Industry Consortium Members, Stakeholders, Policy and Industry Leaders, and other invited guests.
Open Session registrants can attend Open Sessions only.

Important:
One registration applies for the entire summit. Registration Deadline is February 20, 2026.

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