INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

OMNI SEVERIN HOTEL
September 27-29, 2023

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Connecting the
Best in HVACR and Building Automation

Join our event and be a part of engaging workshops, professional learning tracks, industry-related committees, a dynamic trade show, and networking events.

Connect with like-minded peers to share insights and uncover exciting opportunities.

Who should attend?

Principles & Managers
Purchasing
Sales
Marketing
Technology Specialists

About

Speakers

Agenda

Breakfast (All)

7:00 am to 7:45 am

Opening Remarks (All)

7:45 am to 8:00 am

Keynote (All)

Journey Through Time: Exploring CGNA's Past, Present, & Future
Speaker: Troy Meachum, ACR Supply Company

8:00 am to 9:00 am

Age of ChatGPT: Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges of AI Systems (All)

Speaker: Jonathan Bein, Ph.D., Distribution Strategy Group

9:00 am to 10:30 am

Break

10:30 am to 10:45 am

Selling/Sales Track (Members only)

Closing Time: The 7 Immutable Laws of Sales Negotiation

Speaker: Ron Hubsher, Sales Optimization Group

10:45 am to 12:15 pm

Awards Lunch (All)

12:15 pm to 1:45 pm

Special Presentation by Functional Devices
Presented by: Mark Fernandez

1:45 pm to 2:30 pm

Vendor Booth Setup (PV)

1:45 pm to 3:00 pm

Trade Show & Prizes (All)

3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Functional Devices Special Event
Join us for a fabulous reception hosted by Functional Devices at The Alexander Hotel from 6 to 10 pm! Indulge in delicious drinks, appetizers, and desserts. (All Members and Vendors are Welcome)

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Registration (All)

12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Lucas Oil Stadium Tour (Optional)

12:30 pm to 4:00 pm

CGNA Welcome Reception (All)
Exclusive musical performance by CGNA Vendor

5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Evening On Your Own - Connect with Member & Vendor Peers (All)

6:30 pm

Breakfast (All)

7:00 am to 7:45 am

CGNA State of the Union (Members Only)

7:45 am to 8:45 am

Selling Opportunities Through Controls Central

8:45 am to 9:15 am

Special Presentation by Fireye (Members Only)

9:30 am to 10:00 am

HVACR+ Combustion Committee with Coffee (Members Only)

10:00 am to 11:00 am

Systems/Controls Committee with Coffee (Members Only)

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Recap (Members Only)

12:00 pm to 12:15 pm

Our Speakers.

Learn from the experts and be inspired by our lineup of exceptional speakers at our upcoming event. Gain invaluable insights and knowledge that will propel your growth and success.

Troy Meachum

CEO & President
ACR Supply

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Ron Hubsher

CEO
Sales Optimization Group

Jonathan Bein, Ph.D.

Managing Partner

Distribution Strategy Group

Conference Venue

This year's CGNA Conference & Trade Show will be held at the historic Omni Serverin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. For more than 100 years, Omni Severin Hotel has been the premier hotel in downtown Indianapolis, IN. Built in intricate Beaux Arts style, this piece of local history invites you to experience the heyday of the Wholesale District