Joseph Lang | Field Service Palm Springs

Field Service Palm Springs 2025

April 22 - 24, 2025

JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Springs, CA

Joseph Lang

VP Service Technology Comfort Systems USA

Joseph Lang has been in the HVAC service industry for 34 years working for both OEM manufacturers and independent service and construction contractors. During his career he has held positions in field service, service technology, sales and service management. In his current role, he leads a group of operating companies within Comfort Systems USA that have doubled their service revenue and profitability in less than five years, and is also leading Comfort Systems USA field service technology team with the goal of identifying and implementing new technologies into the HVAC service organization.

Wed, April 23: Day 2 - The Future of Service: Embracing Necessary Disruption and Accelerating Tech Adoption to Solve Real Customer Problems

3:20 PM FIRESIDE CHAT: How to Get Your Data House in Order to Make It Actionable for AI Projects and More

The quality and accessibility of your data are critical for successful AI initiatives and overall business operations. This session will delve into the essential steps to ensure your data is clean, consistent, and ready to be leveraged for valuable insights.

We will discuss:

  • Data Quality Assessment: Identifying and addressing common data issues such as inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and missing values.
  • Data Governance: Establishing policies and procedures to maintain data integrity, security, and compliance.
  • Data Integration: Combining data from various sources into a unified and accessible format.
  • Data Visualization: Creating clear and informative visualizations to communicate data-driven insights effectively.
  • AI Readiness: Preparing your data infrastructure and teams to support AI projects and drive innovation.

5:00 PM PANEL: How AI Can Help Achieve Key Service Metrics and Expand Your Service Offerings

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field service industry by enabling organizations to optimize operations, improve customer experiences, and unlock new revenue streams. We will discuss:

  • Predictive Maintenance: Using AI to predict equipment failures and schedule preventive maintenance, reducing downtime and improving overall equipment reliability.
  • Intelligent Routing: Optimizing technician routes and schedules based on real-time factors such as traffic conditions, customer priorities, and technician skills.
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP): Enhancing customer interactions through AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants, providing instant support and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Computer Vision: Utilizing AI to analyze visual data, such as images and videos, for tasks like remote diagnostics, asset inspection, and quality control.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Joseph.

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