Industry professionals from around the world will soon gather for the 2026 International Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Exposition. Held yearly, attendees come together to share ideas, the latest trends and showcase the future of HVACR technology under one roof. The show, co-sponsored by ASHRAE and AHRI, will be held Feb. 2-4 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is held concurrently with ASHRAE’s Winter Conference.
The following is a snippet of what’s in store:
Learning, conversation starters: AHR’s Education Program
The AHR Expo Education Program offers expert advice aimed to better understand real-world application and learning relating to trends and practices across the industry. Areas of niche discipline, as well as broader discussion of topics that stretch the full supply chain, will be available to stimulate industry conversation and professional development.
The program offers panel discussions, industry seminars, rapid-fire new product presentations, for-credit courses and live podcasts. The full program can be viewed here. Highlights of this year’s education program include the following nine panel discussions:
- 10 a.m. Feb 2: State of Play: Refrigerant Policy in the U.S. — Federal and State Activity
- 1 p.m. Feb. 2: Heat Pumps: Scaling for Commercial and Residential Markets
- 2:30 p.m. Feb. 2: The Evolution of Ventilation & Energy Recovery: The Growing Role of ERVs in HVAC
- 8:30 a.m. Feb. 3: Next-Gen HVACR: Developing Skills, Opportunity, Innovation and Collaboration for Sustainable Growth
- 10 a.m. Feb. 3: 2026 State of the Industry: Today’s Market, Challenges, Opportunities & What’s Ahead
- 11:30 a.m. Feb. 3: Data Center Demands: Cooling Solutions, BMS Advancement and the Next Generation of HVAC
- 1 p.m. Feb. 3: The Great Disconnect: Are We Ready for Buildings That Think for Themselves?
- 2:30 Feb. 3: Mitigating Misinformation: Customer Communication That Scales
- 4 p.m. Feb. 3: The Installers Guide to Navigating the Refrigerant Rollercoaster
Presenting product innovations, Product of the Year
On the show’s floor, more than 1,800 manufacturers and suppliers will showcase innovations in heating, cooling, refrigeration, ventilation, plumbing, indoor air quality, building automation and control, sustainable solutions, software and tools & instruments.
In addition, one overall 2026 Product of the Year winner will be announced. This honor, selected from the 10 category honorees of the Innovation Award Winners, is bestowed based on exceptional leadership in HVACR innovation.
“As the industry continues to face workforce challenges alongside rising equipment demand, ever-changing regulations and the need for more innovative solutions, the AHR Expo Innovation Awards will continue to play a critical role in showcasing the pulse of industry advancement,” said AHR Expo education program director. “Participation in the awards — and the distinction of being awarded a win — is a key indicator to the wider industry that your company is leading the way for the future of HVACR.”
For more show details, visit ahrexpo.com.
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