The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) opened registration for the ACCA 2023 Conference and Expo taking place April 2 - 5, 2023, in New Orleans.

The ACCA 2023 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.

The opening keynote speaker for the ACCA 2023 Conference & Expo is Dee Ann Turner, former vice president, Talent and vice president, Sustainability for Chick-fil-A Inc. During her keynotes, Turner explains how to combine the ingredients of a remarkable culture with extraordinary talent to create customer loyalty through a legendary customer experience. The difference between amazing customer service and poor customer service is an employee who cares. Through her stories and experience, Turner helps her audience learn how to select, train, and motivate people to care more.

The ACCA 2023 Conference & Expo also features general sessions, including the Manufacturers Leadership Forum, ACCA Town Hall, Lunch with the Leaders, and Contractor Forum Live.

Other must-attend breakout sessions include the following: 

• Don’t Be Held Hostage to Your Employees Aaron Ruddick, Reliable Comfort
• I Learned It All At The Bar Matt Marsiglio, Flame Furnace and Ben Kelley, CroppMetcalfe Services
• Codes & Coffee Live Manny Chaves, Chaves Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. & David Bixby, ACCA
• From “Entrepre-doer” to Entrepreneur Chris Crew, The Blue Collar Success Group

Several networking events are scheduled to allow contractors to learn from each other, as well as leading industry experts throughout the event. Networking events include the following:

• VIP Awards Reception - Sunday, April 2, 2023
• MIXer Networking Reception - Sponsored by Heartland Home Services
• Emerson Sponsored Party

The Expo will be open April 3 - 4, 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 2023 Conference & Expo is open with early bird pricing. ACCA Members can save up to 30% off regular pricing! Visit www.accaconference.com to register for the event.

If you are interested in being an exhibitor or sponsor, please contact Dylan Burkhart ACCA Business Success Specialist at sales@acca.org.