THE Climate Control Conference is a unique learning experience. It is perhaps the only HVACR conference in theGCC region that addresses a broad spectrum of topics and yet achieves substantial depth in discussions, leadingto fresh insights and actionable outcomes. The conference synthesises multiple disciplines and approaches to arrive atsolutions with a far-ranging impact aimed at socio-economic and sustainable development, enshrined in, for example,Saudi Vision 2030.

True to tradition, the 10th Edition of The Climate Control Conference addresses mission-critical issues aimed relating toenergy efficiency (direct and indirect emissions and Total Cost of Ownership – TCO) and Indoor Environmental Quality/Indoor Air Quality (IEQ/IAQ), reminding us that we need to achieve the crucial balance between mitigating climate changeand aiming for better IAQ, not only to protect occupant health and enhance wellbeing and productivity but also ensure theintegrity and proper functioning of materials and equipment that enable a facility to remain healthy and comprehensivelymeet its intended purpose(s).

The 10th Edition of the conference plunges into the world of AI and IoT and addresses connected devices, which representa powerful step in enhancing building performance from energy efficiency and IAQ perspectives. It focuses on air treatmentand goes beyond the post-COVID momentum of looking largely at airborne diseases; indeed, the conference looks at otherthreats to occupant health, especially sand and dust storms (SDSs), which are intense and frequent in the GCC region. Theconference also focuses on air movement-related challenges and the massive volumes of precious thermal energy (cooledair) lost through leaking ducting systems, which when calculated in terms of energy loss works to billions of dollars in theentire GCC region.

The Climate Control Conference is a serious forum, with a certain gravity invested to the discussions. The region is keenon moving beyond business as usual, in terms of energy efficiency, IAQ and TCO. The conference shows a way to achievethese goals.