ARBSQLD 2027 will take place on 2–3 June 2027 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, offering Queensland's HVAC&R contractors, technicians, specifiers and consultants two days of immersive product training, technical talks and career pathways. Attendance is free for industry professionals.
The event is built around a training-led format, with pre-scheduled 20-minute product training sessions delivered directly on exhibitor stands across both days. Sessions are bookable at registration and promoted in advance, giving visitors access to multiple suppliers in a single day rather than scheduling individual training visits. Exhibitor options include shell scheme stands at AUD 460/m² [approx. $300/m²] and space-only stands at AUD 410/m² [approx. $265/m²].
The programme is structured around six learning formats. Alongside product training, the event includes roughly 30-minute non-commercial technical talks selected via abstract submission, covering topics such as fan-selection fundamentals, fault-finding workshops and BMS bootcamps. Two-hour accredited micro-credentials will be delivered by industry associations and training academies, serving as an entry point into deeper learning pathways.
A 1.5-day professional development seminar stream, delivered with AIRAH and AMCA, opens on 1 June, the day before the exhibition. The senior leaders' programme covers fire safety, technical research, building performance and licensing. Optional site tours on 3 June will visit major Brisbane infrastructure projects, including Queens Wharf and health sites linked to Olympic and health infrastructure development. Places on the tours are limited.
A dedicated careers hub will connect education providers, government bodies, women in trades groups and employers with school leavers and career-changers, addressing the HVAC&R skills shortage. The hub includes a schools programme and a try-a-trade space. The event targets the Queensland market specifically, reaching contractors and specifiers who often do not attend the biennial national ARBS exhibition.
Full details and registration are available at https://arbs.com.au/arbsqld.