ASHRAE to host 2026 Annual Conference in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas, United States, 11 March 2026: ASHRAE said its 2026 Annual Conference will take place from 27 June to 1 July in Austin, Texas, bringing together engineers, architects, designers, researchers, manufacturers, contractors and emerging professionals from around the world to exchange knowledge on HVACR and building science.

Making the announcement through a Press Release, ASHRAE said the conference will provide opportunities for participants to connect with professionals across the industry and gain insights intended to support practical applications in their work. The organiser added that the event is designed to support professional development while enabling attendees to expand their technical expertise and professional networks.

ASHRAE said the conference will feature one of the most comprehensive technical programmes in the HVACR and building science sector, with sessions organised into multiple tracks focused on advancing the science, application and professional practice of the built environment.

According to ASHRAE, the conference tracks cover a broad range of subjects relevant to the industry. ASHRAE said the Fundamentals track will address core engineering concepts including thermodynamics, psychrometrics, heat transfer and fluid flow, providing opportunities for both theoretical and applied discussions in HVACR design.

ASHRAE said another track will focus on HVACR systems and equipment, examining the development of new technologies as well as improvements in existing systems and their application and operation within buildings. The organiser added that the programme will also include the 10th Annual Research Summit, which it said will provide a platform for researchers to share findings from ASHRAE-sponsored and related studies relevant to the HVACR community.

ASHRAE said the conference will also include a Professional Development track designed to support participants in developing presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills as well as broader business capabilities relevant to professional practice.

The organiser added that additional tracks will examine topics such as ground source heat pump systems, building system design and resilience in hot climates, the role of artificial intelligence in building design and construction and strategies for building decarbonisation.

ASHRAE said the technical programme will include a variety of session formats including technical and conference paper presentations, forums, debates, panel discussions, seminars and workshops aimed at supporting knowledge exchange and professional training within the industry. The organiser added that attendees will also have opportunities to earn Professional Development Hour (PDH) credits by attending technical sessions listed within the conference programme.

ASHRAE said the event will form part of its ongoing efforts to support technical exchange, professional collaboration and the advancement of HVACR technologies and building science practices worldwide.