DON’T MISS A MOMENT Catalyst Connect

A dynamic day of connection, insight, technical education, brand showcases, and hands-on engagement across the Catalyst Acoustics Group portfolio.

Wednesday, October 14 2026
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WatersEdge Event & Conference Center4643 Trueman Blvd, Hilliard, OH 43026
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Arrive and Check-in for Morning Tour of Kinetics Noise Control
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Check in with the Catalyst Connect team before morning tours begin.
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8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
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Facility tour bus time
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8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
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8:30 AM
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9:15 AM
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10:00 AM
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Exhibiting Begins
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Meet the manufacturer tabletop displays from Catalyst brands.
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10:00 AM
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11:30 AM — Select one session
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11:30 AM
CEU
1.0 CEU Credit
Acoustical Doors: Enhancing Sound Control in Architectural and Industrial Design
Evaluate, specify, and integrate acoustical doors for noise control, speech privacy, occupant comfort, LEED v5, WELL v2, fire safety, and SCIF requirements.
James Thomas
Noise Barriers National Sales Manager
Technical Presentation
Precision Acoustic Test Chamber Technologies & Applications
Design considerations and applications for anechoic, hemi-anechoic, reverberation, and NVH test chambers.
Andrew Polte
IAC Acoustics NVH & Testing Facilities Sales Manager
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Break / Lunch
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Recharge before afternoon sessions.
Included automatically after the 11:30 AM session block — no selection needed.
12:30 PM
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1:00 PM — Select one session
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1:00 PM
CEU
1.0 CEU Credit
Wood Acoustics: Natural Solutions for Noise Control
Acoustic properties of wood and sustainable architectural noise-control solutions for commercial and residential spaces.
Ben Hickey
Director of Sales, RealAcoustix
Technical Presentation
1.0 CEU Credit
Building Acoustics Demystified - Introduction to NRC, STC, and IIC Ratings
A practical introduction to common ASTM acoustic classifications and the materials that drive real-world performance.
Ben Vause
Kinetics Noise Control Director of Sales, Building Acoustics
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Break / Snack
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Afternoon refreshment break.
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2:00 PM
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2:30 PM — Select one session
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2:30 PM
CEU
1.0 CEU Credit
Data Centers: Why, Where, and Addressing Noise
Noise challenges in the data center market, impacts on employees and communities, compliance requirements, and practical noise-control solutions.
Kristen Neath
Kinetics Director of Sales – North America, Industrial, Commercial, and Environmental
Technical Presentation
The Evolution of Acoustical Testing & Product Innovation
ASTM lab and field sound transmission standards and how acoustical products are developed, tested, and refined.
Eric Wolfram
Laboratory Manager, Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories
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Exhibiting Ends
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Doors close at 4:00 PM.
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3:30 PM
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8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Included
Arrive and Check-in for Morning Tour of Kinetics Noise Control
Check in with the Catalyst Connect team before morning tours begin.
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Tour bus: not selected
10:00 AM
Included
Exhibiting Begins
Meet the manufacturer tabletop displays from Catalyst brands.
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11:30 AM session: not selected
12:30 PM
Included
Break / Lunch
Recharge before afternoon sessions.
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1:00 PM session: not selected
2:00 PM
Included
Break / Snack
Afternoon refreshment break.
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2:30 PM session: not selected
3:30 PM
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Exhibiting Ends
Doors close at 4:00 PM.
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