International Air-conditioning/Heating/Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo); ASHRAE Winter Conference

This major annual HVAC/R event, touted as the “world’s largest” and first held in 1930, convenes 45,000+ total attendees, from product designers, engineers and architects to installers, end-users and facility operators, from across the US and around the world. The hands-on AHR Expo features 1,800+ manufacturers and suppliers (18,000+ personnel) from all over the world showcasing 1,000s of the latest and most sustainable HVAC/R systems, equipment, products, services and technology in 770+ categories, including two special sections: The Building Automation and Control Showcase, and The Software Center. The expansive education program features 120+ sessions including free best practices and industry trends seminars from leading HVACR organizations; continuing education programs from the ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI) (earn PDHs/CEUs); rapid-fire product presentations; 50+ free seminars, and professional certification opportunities. Numerous networking opportunities. Registration is free through January 23.

The co-located ASHRAE Winter Conference convenes 3,000+ buildings-related engineers, architects, contractors, students, and other industry professionals for a 5-day event packed with technical sessions, education, industry-advancing committee meetings and social events. It includes several conference tracks focusing on resources to design, build, control, commission and operate facilities and infrastructure that need to not only be efficient, but resilient. The conference badge provides entrance to the AHR Expo.