The biggest annual event in HVACR, the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigerating Exposition — best known as the AHR Expo — returns to Las Vegas next month.
The 2026 expo is Monday, Feb. 2, through Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, which has undergone a $600 million expansion and renovation since it last hosted the expo in 2022. Tens of thousands of industry professionals are expected, and more than 1,800 exhibits are planned. The expo will be held in conjunction with the ASHRAE Winter Conference, which is Saturday, Jan. 31, through Wednesday, Feb. 4.
The show is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with the industry and discover what you’ve been missing while immersed in your daily demands,” said Nicole Bush, marketing director for the AHR Expo. “The reality is we, in our fast-paced world — we’re busy running businesses, managing workloads, and designing the next innovation, leaving little time to catch up on emerging trends. Carving out time to refresh and educate yourself on what’s new can be the difference in remaining stagnant or growing in your career.”
The theme of the 2026 expo could be summarized as how the drive toward efficiency and smarter systems continues to drive innovation, Bush said.
“We see this with advancements in AI, smart controls, equipment design, communication technologies, etc., that are reshaping how we deliver reliability, comfort, and safety to customers,” she said. “Along with this trend, there are real considerations for how society supports and powers these emerging technologies.”
The expo will offer educational sessions, experts’ discussions on topics from AI to refrigerant policy to tariffs, more than three dozen podcasts, new product unveilings, and plenty of chances to rub elbows with others in the industry.
“Programming continues to grow, with more educational opportunities to connect … with professionals across all sectors of the industry,” Bush said. “We are excited to see more podcasts expanding into booth spaces hosted by media and exhibitors, as well as more dedicated events on the show floor. This momentum highlights the industry’s excitement for innovation.”
Trane Technologies will introduce its new digital smart building hub, Cloud Building Management System, or CloudBMS, said Kristie Upton, the company’s marketing leader for contractors and engineers. The new system will demonstrate how cutting-edge equipment, advanced automation, AI, and digital tools work together to create smarter, more efficient, future-ready buildings, Upton said.
“These innovations directly address major trends: decarbonization, electrification of heat, building electrification, and smarter, data-driven facility management,” she said.
Trane will also be showing off its latest residential heat pump, Upton said.
The Trane booth will also be a resource for technical support, training opportunities, and a site for hands-on demonstrations.
“The booth will serve as a hub for building relationships and expertise,” Upton said. “Industry professionals can network with Trane experts who provide guidance on system selection, design strategies, and project implementation.”
General Filters Inc., a Michigan company that manufactures air cleaners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and air purifiers, will offer updates on enhancements to its existing products as well as a “sneak peek” at its innovations in air-cleansing, UV lights, humidification, and dehumidification, said Eric Miller, the company’s director of sales and marketing.
“As a legacy, family-owned HVAC manufacturer with over 89 years of experience, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the vast history of innovation and excellence from General,” Miller said.
General Filters’ theme for the 2026 expo, Miller said, could be described as “win-win partnerships” with its customers, from wholesalers to homeowners.
At the Bosch Home Comfort booth, visitors can examine York and Hitachi equipment as well as Bosch products, as Bosch acquired those brands with the purchase of the Johnson Controls residential and light commercial HVAC business, which was completed last summer.
“AHR Expo 2026 is our first big industry event since the acquisition,” said David Budzinski, deputy CEO of Bosch Home Comfort Group and president of its Americas division. “We are redefining comfort, uniting each brand’s excellence in innovation, efficiency, and reliability into a single experience.”
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