Question 1

Do I have to be a member to attend the event?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In order to attend HARDI's Annual Conference, you must be a current member, have current dues and hold a paid registration.

Question 2

What are the fees associated with Annual Conference?

Accepted Answer

All attendees must pay a registration fee that grants them access. The following sessions have additional fees associated with them that can only be added through an individual's registration.

- Booth Program ($1,800)
- Solutions Center ($1,800)
- Regional Outlook Sessions & SOC Pre-Purchase ($1,000 for Wholesalers, $1,250 for Non-wholesalers)

Question 3

When can I register?

Accepted Answer

Registration will open on July 1, 2026, to all wholesalers, sponsors and enhanced members exclusively via email. On July 8, 2026, registration well become available for all members in which the link to register will be on our website.

Question 4

What is included in the executive registration?

Accepted Answer

The full executive registration includes the opening reception, all general sessions, breakout sessions (unless otherwise indicated) and the closing reception. Suppliers and Service Vendors without a booth will NOT be admitted into the booth program.

Question 5

Is there an early bird discount?

Accepted Answer

Yes, early bird executive registration is open to the first 450 registrants at $1500.

Question 6

When should I plan to arrive and depart?

Accepted Answer

There are several pre-conference events taking place the afternoon of Monday, December 7 prior to the official kick off with the Opening Reception at 6:30 PM. The main programming wraps up on Thursday, December 11 with the closing Keynote session but attendees are encouraged to stick around for the Closing Reception that evening (6-8PM). Please check the agenda for full details.

Question 7

What is included in the Wednesday-only registration option?

Accepted Answer

The Wednesday-only registration is a registration option for Suppliers and Service Vendors that have a booth space reserved in our Booth Program. These registrants are given access to all the sessions that take place on Wednesday, 12/9, including both general sessions and any breakout sessions (unless otherwise noted).

Question 8

What is the difference between Solutions Center and Booth Program?

Accepted Answer

The Solutions Center is only open to Service Vendors and Marketing/Purchasing/Cooperatives members. The Solutions Center has hours on Tuesday and Wednesday before and during the sessions throughout the conference hallways/foyers. The Booth Program is open to Suppliers, Service Vendors, Master Wholesalers, and Marketing/Purchasing/Cooperatives members and takes place in the afternoon on Wednesday. HARDI holds no sessions during the hours that are scheduled for the Booth Program.

Question 9

What is the dress code for Annual Conference?

Accepted Answer

Conference Sessions: Business professional
Conference Booth Program: Business professional
Opening Reception: Business casual
Closing Reception: Cocktail

Question 10

How is the attendee list information used?

Accepted Answer

Attendee List Visibility - By opting in, your name, company, and title will be visible to other attendees through the public attendee list and the event app. Email addresses and phone numbers will not be shared.

Staying Connected with Attendees - The attendee list is provided exclusively to attending HARDI member companies to support genuine, one-on-one professional connections. HARDI does not permit the use of attendee information for mass emails, marketing campaigns, or unsolicited communications.

Question 11

Someone contacted me about a cheaper hotel rate. Is this legitimate?

Accepted Answer

Please be aware that you may be solicited by Conventioneers Companies LLC, Exhibitor Housing Management (EHM), Destination World Travel, NTA Online, National Tour Association or other companies to book your hotel room or make travel arrangements for our upcoming conference. Such companies are not affiliated with and are not sponsored or approved by HARDI or the hotel to provide hotel accommodations or travel arrangements for our conference. Always book your accommodation through the official conference channels to ensure you receive the guaranteed rates and benefits.

Question 12

How do Regional Session purchases work?

Accepted Answer

This purchase does not extend to any parent, sister, or subsidiary companies. Each subsidiary must make its own separate purchase to gain access to the Regional Outlook Sessions or State of the Channel.

Question 13

When is registration open at the event?

Accepted Answer

Monday, 12/7 – 12:00pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, 12/8 – 6:00am-6:00pm
Wednesday, 12/9 – 6:00am-5:30pm
Thursday, 12/10 – 6:00am-3:00pm

Question 14

What is a Social or Social+ registration?

Accepted Answer

Social and Social+ registrations are intended for spouses, partners, or guests who are not part of the HVACR industry.
Social Registration includes access to the Opening Reception and Closing Reception.
Social+ Registration includes access to the Opening Reception, Closing Reception, and all six keynote sessions.
Please note: A Social or Social+ registration can only be added as part of a member's registration and cannot be purchased separately.

Question 15

When can I download the event app and build my schedule?

Accepted Answer

The event app goes live ~2 weeks before the event start. All registrants will receive an email from hardimail@hardinet.org notifying them of the launch.

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