ASHRAE releases technical programme for 2026 Winter Conference
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, United States, 20 October 2025: ASHRAE said the full technical programme for the 2026 ASHRAE Winter Conference is now live. Making the announcement through a Press Release, ASHRAE said the event will take place from January 31 to February 4 in Las Vegas, Nevada, alongside the AHR Expo, which will run from February 2 to 4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
ASHRAE said attendees can explore the complete schedule via its 365 app or online and begin planning their custom conference agenda, including technical sessions, committee meetings, industry tours, award recognitions and networking events.
According to ASHRAE, the 2026 conference will feature over 100 technical sessions across nine topical tracks, offering Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for participants. The society added the tracks reflect its focus on integrating new technologies and strategies, such as AI, energy resiliency and decarbonisation, while advancing the fundamentals of HVAC&R design and operation.
Bill McQuade, President, ASHRAE, said: “The ASHRAE Winter Conference is where ideas become action. It’s a place for thought leaders, engineers and practitioners to exchange knowledge, explore the future of building performance and transform innovation into practical solutions. Attendees will leave not only with fresh technical insights, but also with the relationships and inspiration to move their projects forward.”
ASHRAE said key sessions include:
§ AI in Action: A Real-World Application of AI for Campus Energy Optimisation, a seminar exploring practical AI integration in energy systems
§ Development of a Building Services Cybersecurity Profile, a workshop focused on creating secure digital infrastructure for modern buildings
§ Next-Generation Refrigeration Systems for Supermarkets: Performance, Safety Requirements and Implementation Challenges, a panel addressing innovation and regulatory standards in commercial refrigeration
§ Human-Centred IEQ: Advancing Health and Performance in Modern Spaces, a seminar highlighting the role of Indoor Environmental Quality in occupant wellbeing and productivity
ASHRAE said the ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI) will offer 21 professional courses, all approved for continuing education credits towards maintaining P.E. licensure. A new addition, Fundamentals of District Cooling System Design (MENA), will engage practitioners in the Middle East, Africa and Asia with region-specific content delivered in dual units (SI/IP).
Along with this, ASHRAE said, four additional new courses are being offered. They are:
§ Laboratory Controls – Devices and Strategies for Proper Airflow
§ Designing Residential Ventilation Systems to Meet ASHRAE Standard 62.2
§ Demystifying Dehumidification: Designing Efficient and Effective HVAC Moisture Removal Systems
§ Decarbonisation Tactics: Making Buildings Grid-Interactive
ASHRAE said several of these courses provide exam task content for ASHRAE Certifications.
ASHRAE said in-person early bird registration for the 2026 ASHRAE Winter Conference is USD 885 for ASHRAE members and USD 1,160 for non-members, which includes a complimentary one-year membership. Early bird discounts are available through October 31, 2025, with both individual and corporate virtual registration options offered.