The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has announced its lineup of keynote speakers for the ACCA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo. Held at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel in St. Louis, the ACCA Annual Conference & Expo will run from March 28 - 30, 2022.

The ACCA 2022 Conference & Expo provides HVACR training opportunities and powerhouse speakers covering the most critical and timely topics affecting HVACR contractors today. Sessions cover a wide range of topics that will help contractors be better businesspeople and grow their profit margins year-over-year.

"ACCA's Annual Conference & Expo is a fantastic opportunity for all HVACR service members to network, connect with insightful speakers, and obtain valuable information and knowledge on overcoming the biggest issues in our industry," said Matt Marsiglio, operations manager, Flame Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical, in Warren, MI. "This is a must-attend event that has something for everyone who works in HVACR."

The opening keynote speaker for the ACCA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo is Gerry O'Brion, What Big Brands Know founder and the creator of The Power of Because Framework, which shows companies how to stand out in the sea of sameness. The opening keynote is sponsored by Rheem Manufacturing Company and Ruud.

As a marketing guru and author, O’Brion translates big brand strategies into knowledge that any business can use to win in the marketplace. O'Brion’s presentations drive growth with companies of all sizes, from small businesses to billion-dollar brands like Procter & Gamble. O’Brion built his career growing big brands and distills that experience into creating strategies and real ideas that are actionable immediately.

ACCA's 2022 Conference & Expo also features general sessions, including the Manufacturers Leadership Forum, the Contractor Forum Live: Ask the Experts, ACCA Town Hall - Contractors Lead the Way, The Distributor’s Breakfast Club, and the Closing Session: Lessons in Leadership.

Other must-attend breakout session speakers include the following: 

• Dan Weis, Weis Comfort Systems
• Steve Schmidt, Frederick Air, Inc.
• Ishan Heru, Community Connections
• Edward McFarlane, Haller Enterprises, Inc.
• Susan Frew, Sunshine Plumbing & Heating

The Expo will be open March 29 - 30, and will provide the opportunity for attendees to connect with businesses that specialize in consulting, staffing, insurance, HVACR design, HVACR training, legal services, financial services, and more.

Registration for the ACCA 2022 Conference & Expo is open. Participants can visit www.accaconference.com to register for the event.

If you are interested in being an exhibitor, contact Tom Murphy, ACCA sales specialist at tom.murphy@acca.org or 703-824-8875.