CATALYST CONNECT 2025
AGENDA
Full Speaking Agenda
Earn CEU Credits on a wide variety of presentations, plus a keynote from Eric Wolfram of Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories.
Data Centers: Why, Where, and Addressing Noise
Focuses on the rapidly growing data center industry and how critical it is to control noise for facility employees and residents living in neighboring areas and to follow city ordinances. The noise issues data centers pose for their workers and their external surroundings are examined, and practical solutions are reviewed.
LU | HSW: 1 / Length: 1-hour
Presented by John Sofra, Kinetics Noise ControlSound and Noise Control in Hospitality Facilities
The hospitality industry thrives on positive customer experiences. These experiences are often shared on social media, and reviews of a restaurant or hotel now commonly include the acoustical aspects of the experiences. Hospitality venues must be constructed to the highest standards in order to achieve the necessary level of customer satisfaction; this includes providing a positive acoustic environment for a wide range of situations.
LU | HSW: 1 / Length: 1-hour
Presented by Slavi Nightingale, FräschDivision 9 Finishes: Wall and Ceiling Acoustic Treatments
Good acoustic and aesthetic environments are important to the health, safety, comfort, satisfaction, productivity, and general well-being of all building users. This course outlines the benefits of and methodologies for simultaneously creating both with wall and ceiling acoustic treatments.
LU | HSW: 1 / Length: 1-hour
Presented by Aaron Duncan, Sound SealAcoustics and Noise in Building Design
This presentation offers design overviews for noise control and room acoustics across many different project types. The program uses project types to demonstrate the different level of design considerations that are required, from light acoustic treatment for basic reverberation control to isolated concrete slabs that are separated from structural deck with spring mounts to mitigate heavy impacts.
LU | HSW: 1 / Length: 1-hour
Presented by Ben Vause, Kinetics Noise ControlEvent Partners
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