2025 SEMINARS / WEBINARS
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July 14th, 2025
IAPMO Natural Gas Foodservice Equipment Installer Program
Monday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
[4 Day Course]
Four Day Course, 8am to 4pm, July 14-17, 2025. The Natural Gas Foodservice Equipment Installer Program is a beginner-level training and certification designed for professionals in the commercial foodservice industry. It covers essential skills for installing natural gas appliances safely and efficiently, with a focus on safety protocols, plumbing and mechanical code... -
July 16th, 2025
Heat Illness, California Regulations and the Kitchen of the Future
Wednesday 10:00 am - 11:30 am
This class covers two different commercial kitchen challenges: high heat environments and the many kitchen water wasters that can be readily fixed. The first half explains the newly adopted CalOSHA Indoor Heat Illness regulations. These regulations are meant to protect kitchen workers but, they also apply to equipment service professionals who might be working in those... -
August 18th, 2025
IAPMO Natural Gas Foodservice Equipment Professional Maintenance Program
Monday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
[3 Day Course]
Three Day Course, 8am to 4pm, August 18-20, 2025. The Professional Maintenance Certification Program for Natural Gas Foodservice Equipment is designed for individuals starting careers in the commercial and institutional foodservice industry who are responsible for equipment care and maintenance. This program focuses on the proper installation and upkeep of key... -
August 20th, 2025
Deep Dive into Commercial Induction Cooking
Wednesday 10:00 am - 11:30 am
This two-part class will start with a broad overview of all the commercial induction cooking and holding products that are either available in the marketplace or know to be in development. From small countertop single hob units to full-size induction woks and ranges, there is a lot if activity from manufacturers. Next, the class will discuss when and why an operation would need to... -
August 28th, 2025
Cooking Up Efficiency: The Sizzling Solutions Series
Thursday 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Calling all chefs! Get ready to fire up your creativity and elevate your kitchen game at our live cooking and menu development seminar. This isn't just any class, it's a hands-on, chef-led adventure into the heart of cook-to-order kitchen service. This is the start of this first annual education series to be held. We'll dive into the world of fryers, broilers, and griddles,... -
September 10th, 2025
Fueling Success: The Benefits of High-Efficiency Gas Equipment
Wednesday 10:00 am - 11:30 am
High-efficiency gas cooking equipment can support reduced energy use, costs, and emissions, delivering a strong return on investment. This class dives into the California Energy Wise and ENERGY STAR® programs, revealing the secrets behind standardized equipment testing and how it benefits your customers. Learn the ins and outs of utility incentives and how ENERGY STAR® is... -
September 17th, 2025
Food Safety and the Kitchen of the Future
Wednesday 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Meeting food safety requirements and regulations in restaurants is the highest priority of any operating kitchen. Many new pieces of equipment are designed with programmable, web-connected systems that are designed to help operators implement proper HACCP compliance - including reducing food handling, and generating automated reporting. Learn about these new pieces of cooking,... -
September 18th, 2025
Heat Illness, California Regulations and the Kitchen of the Future
Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This class covers two different commercial kitchen challenges: high heat environments and the many kitchen water wasters that can be readily fixed. The first half explains the newly adopted CalOSHA Indoor Heat Illness regulations. These regulations are meant to protect kitchen workers but, they also apply to equipment service professionals who might be working in those kitchens.... -
October 7th, 2025
IAPMO Natural Gas Foodservice Equipment Professional Maintenance Program
Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
[3 Day Course]
Three Day Course, 8am to 4pm, October 7-9, 2025. The Professional Maintenance Certification Program for Natural Gas Foodservice Equipment is designed for individuals starting careers in the commercial and institutional foodservice industry who are responsible for equipment care and maintenance. This program focuses on the proper installation and upkeep of key... -
October 22nd, 2025
12th Annual Foodservice Equipment Expo
Wednesday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
With no-cost registration, the 12th Annual Foodservice Equipment Expo provides an opportunity to connect and build with innovation at one of the industry's largest West Coast showcases of natural gas and energy-efficient commercial foodservice equipment. Leading industry manufacturers will display and demonstrate their brands as attendees visit booths and live-action cooking... -
October 29th, 2025
Refrigerant Regulations for Foodservice
Wednesday 10:00 am - 11:30 am
This presentation will review the latest U.S. federal and California state refrigerant regulations and the prescribed phase-down schedules for high-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerant gases used in small commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems that are typically found in restaurants. Low-GWP alternative gases and systems (Class A2L and A3) and the associated energy... -
October 29th, 2025
Hot Water Design for Heat Pump Water Heaters
Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The California Energy Commission is currently pursuing many programs which are aimed at decarbonizing our energy infrastructure including all-electric cooking, space heating and water heating. The commercial foodservice industry has started to adopt efficient electric cooking equipment as the first step towards all-electric, zero net carbon kitchens.This class explains how the... -
November 3rd, 2025
IAPMO Natural Gas Foodservice Equipment Installer Program
Monday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
[4 Day Course]
Four Day Course, 8am to 4pm, November 3-6, 2025. The Natural Gas Foodservice Equipment Installer Program is a beginner-level training and certification designed for professionals in the commercial foodservice industry. It covers essential skills for installing natural gas appliances safely and efficiently, with a focus on safety protocols, plumbing and mechanical... -
November 13th, 2025
Food Safety and the Kitchen of the Future
Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting food safety requirements and regulations in restaurants is the highest priority of any operating kitchen. Many new pieces of equipment are designed with programmable, web-connected systems that are designed to help operators implement proper HACCP compliance - including reducing food handling, and generating automated reporting. Learn about these new pieces of cooking,... -
December 8th, 2025
IAPMO Natural Gas Foodservice Equipment Professional Maintenance Program
Monday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
[3 Day Course]
Three Day Course, 8am to 4pm, December 8-10, 2025. The Professional Maintenance Certification Program for Natural Gas Foodservice Equipment is designed for individuals starting careers in the commercial and institutional foodservice industry who are responsible for equipment care and maintenance. This program focuses on the proper installation and upkeep of key...