ASHRAE has announced the technical program for its 2025 Annual Conference, scheduled for June 21–25 in Phoenix, Arizona. The event will take place at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown and Phoenix Convention Center, offering attendees access to over 80 sessions focused on cutting-edge topics in HVAC&R and building science.
The program spans eight thematic tracks, covering areas such as heat pumps, low-GWP refrigerants, thermal energy storage, decarbonization, and workforce development. In addition to technical content, the conference will feature industry tours, award presentations, and multiple networking opportunities.
“The ASHRAE Annual Conference is more than just a meeting of minds, it's where best practices meet innovation,” said M. Dennis Knight, P.E., BEMP, Fellow Life Member ASHRAE and 2024–25 ASHRAE President. “As our industry evolves, so must our people. This conference is a forum for seasoned experts to share their insights and a launchpad for the next generation of HVAC&R professionals.”
Highlighted sessions include panels and presentations on data center heat recovery, electric heat storage tax incentives, GenAI applications in HVAC, wildfire resilience, and ASHRAE's TRP 1837 on bedroom ventilation.
The ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI) will offer 10 courses during the event, all eligible for continuing education credits required for maintaining P.E. licensure. Notable new or revised courses include:
Ultra-Low-Energy Buildings and Microgrids Tools for Resilience and Decarbonization
Efficient Design for High-Performance DOAS Systems
Tools, Standards, and Designs for Sustainable Laboratories
Advanced Concepts in Designing and Retrofitting Energy Efficient Data Centers
The plenary session will include ASHRAE Society updates, Honors and Awards recognitions, and a farewell address from President Knight. The President’s Luncheon will mark the installation of new officers and directors, and introduce 2025–26 ASHRAE President Bill McQuade, who will outline his theme: “Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life.”
Full program details are available at ashrae.org/2025Annual.