Events

Catalyst 2025
Unmasking the Future 

Get ready, for a Mardi Gras of imagination and innovation!! This isn’t just another business conference—it’s Catalyst 2025, where the best in plumbing, heating, and cooling come together for a jamboree of ideas right in the heart of New Orleans. Picture this: a vibrant fusion of collaboration, creativity, and camaraderie, all set against the lively backdrop of the Big Easy!

Join us March 24th – 26th as we parade through a colorful array of eye-opening educational sessions, groove to the wisdom of captivating keynote speakers, and jazz it up with immersive networking experiences that would make Louis Armstrong proud. This is your chance to connect with fellow innovators who are as passionate as you are about steering the future of the industry.

So, why should you come? For the energy, the inspiration, and the undeniable New Orleans spirit that’ll have you dancing toward new possibilities. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary celebration that promises to elevate your organization to heights you’ve only dreamed of.

March 24-26, 2025
Monteleone Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana

Book your hotel here!

The link defaults to peak nights of the block and only the nights contracted are available for booking. If additional nights are required, guests should call the hotel to ask about availability.

Rates for other room types may be available, based on availability. Please call hotel for availability and pricing.

The hotel reservations department is open 7 days a week, 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. CT. Call 504-523-3341 or 800-535-9595.

Register for the conference by following this link.

View the detailed conference schedule here.

PRE-EVENT SESSION:

Digital Solutions for Organization, Communication, and Consistency with Jotforms – Laura McGaw and Erica Barnes

GENERAL SESSIONS:

Getting Results Through Others – Steve Truett

Never Hire Less Than a 5 Star EmployeeDanielle Mulvey

Lead & Work Across Generations: Strategies to Connect and Engage a Multi-generational Workforce – Ryan Jenkins

Marketing and Selling to Millennials & Gen Z: Earn the Attention, Trust and Business of Next-Generation Buyers – Ryan Jenkins

Elevating Your Business with AI: Best Practices, Ethics and Strategic Implementation – Colleen Keyworth

Listen Carefully, Respond Creatively – Darren Ross

BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

It’s All About Relationships – Steve Truett

New Congress, New Administration, New Priorities – Mark Valentini

From Resistance to Resilience: Navigating Change with Confidence – Ron Cerceo

Seven Laws of Influence: Keys to Effective Communication and Leadership – Ron Cerceo

NETWORKING EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS

Industry Partner Exhibition

Q-List Live – Facilitated by Les Hanks and Todd Williams

Mardi Gras World

Ballads & Beignets



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