HARDI HVACR Frontier 2026
Frontier is where HVACR distribution leaders set the agenda for the year ahead. The 2025 conference drew a record 2,200+ attendees, and this year’s San Diego event brings owners, operators and suppliers together for four days of ideas and connection
At our booth T45, we’ll show how Acumatica Cloud ERP puts purchasing, multi-branch inventory, pricing, rebates and financials in one system. Counter sales, purchasing and the books stay connected, with no re-keying. This year’s event will address the latest trends and technologies in HVACR, making it essential for anyone involved in the industry.
The Margins Matter
In the competitive HVACR market, understanding the importance of margins is crucial for success. Most distributors we talk to run a modern business on disconnected systems. Pricing lives in one place, inventory in another, and rebates in a spreadsheet. That gap is where margin goes:
- Supplier rebates that never get claimed
- Stock sitting in the wrong branch while another branch is backordered
- Quotes priced on last month’s cost
Bring Your Toughest Questions
We’re offering 20-minute working sessions at the booth. There’s no slide deck. Bring the question that keeps coming up in your ops meetings, and we’ll walk through it live in Acumatica. You’ll leave knowing whether a modern AI-Enhanced ERP makes sense for your business and what a phased rollout could look like. We encourage all participants to bring questions related to HVACR to enhance the discussion.
As an Acumatica Presidents Club Winner & Gold Certified Partner, DSD brings 40 years of ERP experience to every conversation. Our meeting will also cover how modern solutions can improve efficiency and profitability in HVACR operations.
Key Takeaways in HVACR
HARDI Frontier is about more than the people you meet. It’s about the decisions you bring home. Plenty of distributors will leave San Diego with a bag of swag and a stack of business cards. The ones who get the most out of the week will leave knowing exactly where their margin is slipping in the HVACR industry and what it takes to get it back. That’s the conversation we’re bringing to Booth T45.
Book your 20 minutes intro meeting, bring your toughest questions and receive a mini MagLite + get entered to win a Yeti Cooler & $100 Home Depot gift card! We can’t wait to see you soon in San Diego, Acumatica is building a flexible platform that’s ready for what comes next in HVACR.
FAQ
What is HARDI Frontier?
Frontier is the Annual Conference of HARDI (Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International). It's the HVACR distribution industry's flagship gathering, where distributor owners, executives and suppliers meet to talk strategy, trends and the year ahead.
When and where is Frontier 2026?
December 7–10, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina in downtown San Diego, California.
Who attends?
HVACR distributor owners, executives and managers, plus manufacturers and industry suppliers. The 2025 conference drew a record 2,200+ attendees.
How do I register?
Registration is through the official conference site at hardiconference.com.
What's the closest airport?
San Diego International Airport (SAN), about a 10-minute drive from the Marriott Marquis.
Where can I find DSD Business Systems?
At Booth T45, with Acumatica. DSD is a proud sponsor of Frontier 2026.
Can I schedule a meeting with DSD ahead of time?
Yes. Book a 20-minute working session before the show. Bring your toughest inventory, pricing or rebate question, and we'll walk through it live in Acumatica Cloud ERP.
What if I don't book a meeting?
No problem. Stop by our booth any time the exhibit hall is open and ask for Frank or Kerry.
What's the giveaway?
Everyone who books and meets with us, or scans their badge at our booth, is entered to win a $200 Amazon gift card. We'll also have branded flashlights and inflatable sharks.
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