Atesh is currently Senior Manager-National Product Manager of Mitsubishi Electric Australia and has over 15 years experience in HVAC industry specialising in residential, commercial and industrial cooling/heating applications as well as IT cooling for Datacenter industry. Atesh is actively driving business growth, implementing customer experience research, overseeing the market requirements & product developments to best suit the applications. Focused on energy efficient sustainable product development.

Peter supports the Aurecon Buildings Mechanical Service Line leader as Mechanical Capability Specialist contributing to design team capability and projects across the Aurecon business. He has been fortunate to work on a wide range of unique and interesting projects across Australian, New Zealand and Internationally including specialist and large-scale developments in Asia, Europe, and the United States. He is sought after for his technical insights and thought leadership. Peter has long been an advocate of low energy buildings and a “gas free” future as a precursor to net zero has, for over a decade, contributed to the design of all-electric projects in a range of climates.

Mark Padwick is a passionate supporter of heat pump technologies, Mark was the first to design, develop and bring to the Australian market a domestic CO2 heat pump in early 2010. Dedicating an enormous amount of personal time to helping advance the air-conditioning and refrigeration industry in Australia. He also takes a keen interest in heat pump hot water systems. In his numerous voluntary roles Mark interacts with government and regulators – both nationally and internationally. He also sits on numerous committees and boards and has contributed to shaping legislation that regulates the industry. Most recently, he participated in reviews of the GEMS Act and the Ozone Act. Mark has a real passion for the welfare of the industry. He constantly strives to improve its performance (both technically and environmentally), improve the skills of Australian technicians and use the Australian model to improve the industry in developing countries in the region.

Terry Plaisted is a seasoned professional in the Australian HVAC industry with a wealth of experience spanning over two decades. Terry is a pivotal partner in Automatic Heating Pty Ltd, and one of the fourth-generation owners in the business. His passion for sustainable solutions was ignited in the 1990s when he played a key role in introducing the first condensing boilers to the Australian market. Since then, he has remained dedicated to keeping Automatic Heating at the forefront of high efficiency heating and hot water systems. Over the years, Terry's work with consulting engineers, mechanical, and hydraulic contractors have honed his understanding of the evolving needs of the industry in today's climate. Committed to sharing his industry knowledge, Terry ensures that clients receive the best solutions for their projects. With an impressive portfolio of high-profile projects, Terry has provided solutions ranging from 500kW to 6MW. His commitment to excellence and sustainable practices continues to drive innovation in the HVAC industry.

Benjamin is an engineer with a focus on renewable HVAC technologies, particularly in heat pump systems. With a background in mechanical engineering from the University of Paderborn, Benjamin has developed expertise in thermodynamics and innovation management. His career includes roles in the R&D Automotive sector and Viessmann Climate Solutions, where he was responsible for a new heat pump platform for modernization, based on propane. Currently, as Head of Strategic Business Development for Stiebel Eltron in the Asia Pacific, stationed in Melbourne, Australia, he navigates the region's diverse markets to drive growth in renewable technologies.