ATLANTA, Georgia, 20 September 2021: ASHRAE said registration is open for the 2022 ASHRAE Winter Conference, from January 29 to February 2 in Las Vegas. Registration for the conference provides entry to the co- sponsored  AHR Expo, from January 31 to February 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, ASHRAE added.

“The ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo bring together the world’s foremost built environment experts, professionals, building owners and exhibitors one place,” said Mick Schwedler, 2021-22 ASHRAE President. “This conference in Las Vegas will mark the Society’s first large in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact and reach of ASHRAE conferences are truly one-of-a-kind. We look forward to providing attendees, both in person and virtual, the resources and business networking to deliver solutions and navigate our rapidly changing building industry landscape.”

For the first time ever, the conference will be in a hybrid format, offering in-person and virtual options for participation for attendees, ASHRAE said, adding that the format will provide convenience and afford global participation with a group of the world’s leading presenters delivering timely and useful industry content.

According to ASHRAE, the conference will feature over 80  technical sessions with updates from Society leaders, tours, social events and live-streamed sessions for virtual attendees. Technical sessions will address building performance, energy system integration, international environmental health and IEQ and challenges and opportunities for industrial and commercial purposes, ASHRAE said, adding that conference registration is open at  ashrae.org/2022winter.

ASHRAE said it is committed to the health and safety of all its members and conference attendees. It said it is closely monitoring guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention for both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, the World Health Organization, and local health agencies regarding travel and events. ASHRAE said its Commitment to Care can be found on ashrae.org/2022winter and explains what in-person attendees can expect before, during and after the conference.

ASHRAE said it will also conduct business, committee and technical meetings in the weeks leading up to, and during the conference.

The technical program, it said comprises seven  tracks, featuring subject matter such as environmental health, energy system integration and examining building performance and resilience.

According to ASHRAE, in-person registration includes:

• Access to technical program from Sunday, January 30 to Wednesday, February 2 (seminars, workshops, paper sessions, debates and panels)
• Conference proceedings
• Access to the virtual conference platform during the conference and for the 12-month, post-conference period
• Entry into the plenary session on Saturday, January 29 at 3.15pm (Pacific Time)
• Networking coffee break on Sunday, January 30 from 9am to 9.30am (Pacific Time)

According to ASHRAE, virtual registration includes:

• Access to up to 10 technical sessions live-streamed from Sunday, January 30 to Wednesday, February 2, with the ability to post questions and comments for the speakers to answer live
• Access to live-streamed meeting of the Members Plenary session on Saturday, January 29, featuring recognition of award recipients of ASHRAE’s most prestigious Society awards
• Access to live-streamed President’s Luncheon on Monday, January 31, featuring Schwedler’s State of the Society address
• Exclusive access to live virtual sessions, presented by speakers unable to attend the in-person conference
• Facility to download technical papers and conference papers
• Access to the on-demand conference content, which includes recordings of the live sessions the day after they are presented. These sessions allow for attendees to take a quiz an earn a PDH certificate.
• Access to the virtual conference environment for 12 months, post the conference

All registered attendees, both in-person and virtual, will have access to the conference platform during the conference and 12 months, post the conference.