WHAT'S THE AGENDA?
A full schedule, featuring:
- An array of for-credit CEU and technical presentations
- A manufacturing center of excellence tour at the Kinetics Noise Control facility, with shuttle service provided
- Meet the manufacturer tabletop displays from each Catalyst brand
WHEN?
Wednesday, October 14 2026
WHERE?
20 minutes from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
WatersEdge Event & Conference Center
4643 Trueman Blvd
Hilliard, OH 43026
WHO'S INVITED?
Key influencers including architects, contractors, designers, specifiers, consultants, and VIP guests.
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Catalyst Acoustics Group Brands
CEU SESSIONS
Enjoy fresh content and forward-thinking sessions designed to educate and inspire across disciplines. Onsite attendance will be taken during each session to ensure CEU attendees receive proper credit.
Acoustical Doors: Enhancing Sound Control in Architectural and Industrial Design
This course covers how to evaluate, specify, and integrate acoustical doors for noise control, speech privacy, and occupant comfort, while addressing LEED® v5 and WELL v2 criteria, fire safety codes, and SCIF requirements.
LU | HSW: 1 / Length: 1-hour
Presented by James Thomas, Noise Barriers National Sales ManagerData Centers: Why, Where, and Addressing Noise
This course explores noise challenges in the rapidly growing data center industry, examining impacts on employees and surrounding communities, compliance with local ordinances, and practical noise control solutions.
LU | HSW: 1 / Length: 1-hour
Presented by Kristen Neath, Kinetics Director of Sales – North America, Industrial, Commercial, and EnvironmentalWood Acoustics: Natural Solutions for Noise Control
This course explores the acoustic properties of wood and its use in architectural solutions for noise control in commercial and residential spaces, while highlighting sustainable design strategies, LEED® v5 and WELL v2 alignment, and real-world case studies.
LU | HSW: 1 / Length: 1-hour
TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS
Hear from leading voices in the space for advanced, deep-dive discussions on key industry topics during our technical presentations:
The Evolution of Acoustical Testing & Product Innovation
This presentation provides an overview of current ASTM lab and field sound transmission standards, examining how acoustical products are developed, tested, and refined through the expertise of Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories.
Presented by Eric Wolfram, Laboratory Manager, Riverbank Acoustical LaboratoriesBuilding Acoustics Demystified - Introduction to NRC, STC, and IIC Ratings
This presentation explains common ASTM classifications used in building codes and architectural specs, including STC, NRC, and IIC, while exploring the material properties that influence real world acoustic performance.
Presented by Ben Vause, Kinetics Noise Control Director of Sales, Building AcousticsPrecision Acoustic Test Chamber Technologies & Applications
This presentation reviews precision acoustic test chamber technologies, including fully anechoic, hemi anechoic, reverberation, and NVH environments, and covers design considerations, standards, and real-world applications.
Presented by Andrew Polte, IAC Acoustics NVH & Testing Facilities Sales ManagerPhoto Gallery from Catalyst Connect 2025
Additional Details:
Free to Attend | Earn CEU Credits | Discounted Room Rates | Networking Opportunities
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