What can different experiences across HVACR teach us about building a more diverse and inclusive sector?
On Friday 30 October 2026, Women in HVACR Ireland will bring together women working across engineering, sustainability, business development and hands-on service for an online panel celebrating Global HVACR Women Week.
The conversation will explore their experiences, insights and perspectives on the future of our industry. Alongside voices from Ireland, the panel welcomes Sarah Nakanyika, bringing her experience in refrigeration and air conditioning, environmental advocacy and international women’s networks.
All are welcome to join.
Women in HVACR Ireland brings together industry voices for an online conversation celebrating Global HVACR Women Week.
The panel will feature:
- Margaret Rafter, Commercial Consultant Specifications Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Ireland.
- Siobhán Gilroy, Business Development Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Ireland.
- Susan Cormican, Client Partner & Group Director, Ethos Engineering.
- Sarah Nakanyika, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Professional and Environmentalist, President of WRAAZ and Africa’s representative on the INWIC Board.
- Laura McMahon, Director of Sustainability, Lawler Sustainability.
- Heather Holt, Engineering Manager, Tech Refrigeration & Air Conditioning.
- Ruth Gill, Service and Maintenance Engineer, Crystal Air.
The discussion will be hosted by Rached O’Brien, Marketing Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Ireland.
Whether you are established in HVACR, considering your next career step or curious about opportunities in the sector, this is an invitation to hear different perspectives and join the conversation.
Event details
- Date: Friday 30 October 2026
- Time: 09:30–10:30 Ireland time (GMT) / 09:30–10:30 UTC
- Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
- To attend: Email Events@meir.mee.com for joining details.
Taking place during Global HVACR Women Week, the panel puts the week’s theme into practice:
Local voices. Global connections. One HVACR community
