ASHRAE has announced the full technical program for its 2027 Winter Conference, scheduled for January 23–27 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Held alongside the AHR Expo on January 25–27, the conference will feature more than 100 technical sessions across nine tracks covering refrigeration, HVAC&R equipment, building performance, decarbonization and emerging technologies.
The program includes dedicated tracks on thermal network systems, including district heating and cooling, and artificial intelligence in building operations. A new Application Notes in Professional Practice track will focus on practical lessons and approaches applicable to real-world projects. Sessions will also address refrigeration technologies, refrigerant practices, residential HVAC performance and existing-building retrofits.
Data center engineering will be another focus, with sessions examining data-center environments, power delivery, and building and campus design strategies. Discussions will cover technical considerations related to facility performance, reliability and resilience.
The ASHRAE Learning Institute will offer 20 continuing education courses, including new courses on cogeneration, indoor air quality and the design and installation of A2L refrigerant systems. A course on district cooling system design will provide region-specific instruction for practitioners in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, using both SI and IP units. Participants can also earn Professional Development Hours through technical sessions.
Early-bird registration is available through October 28, 2026, at $885 for ASHRAE members and $1,160 for nonmembers, including a one-year membership. On-demand registration will provide access to session recordings, downloadable conference papers and additional learning resources. Full program details are available at ashrae.org/2027winter.
“The challenges facing our industry are complex, and addressing them takes more than new technology alone,” said Sarah E. Maston, 2026–27 ASHRAE President. “We need to share what works, learn from one another and turn technical knowledge into solutions that improve building performance and resilience.”
