About this expo
The AHR EXPO stands as the premier annual event for the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry, recognized as the world's largest marketplace for this sector. It serves as a vital platform bringing together the entire HVACR community to present new products and technologies, share insights, cultivate partnerships, and advance business and career development. The event actively promotes pathways for innovation and the creation of solutions that support healthy and life-sustaining indoor environments and processes.
Manufacturers and suppliers participate to display their latest offerings across a comprehensive range of categories. These include Heating, Cooling, Refrigeration, Ventilation, Plumbing, Indoor Air Quality, Building Automation & Control, Sustainable Solutions, Software, Tools & Instruments, and Business Management. The exhibition also highlights advancements in green building technology, high efficiency, energy conservation, and industry standards.
Designed for HVACR professionals from all industry segments, the AHR EXPO attracts engineers, contractors, OEMs, design/build professionals, wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers' agents, architects, facility managers, and public utility professionals. Attendees represent diverse market segments such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional, seeking to engage with the latest innovations and drive industry progress.
Highlights
5 items- AUMA listed event.
- Held annually at McCormick Place in Chicago, United States.
- Featured 1,956 exhibitors (2026), including 601 from overseas.
- Attracted 53,315 attendees (2026).
- Concurrent ASHRAE Winter Conference offers over 100 technical sessions.
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does it take place?+
The AHR EXPO will be held from January 25-27, 2027, at McCormick Place in Chicago, United States. Show hours are Monday, January 25, 2027, from 10am-6pm; Tuesday, January 26, 2027, from 10am-6pm; and Wednesday, January 27, 2027, from 10am-4pm. The event utilizes the North Building & South Building.
Who organizes it?+
The AHR EXPO is produced by the International Exposition Company (IEC), founded in 1911. It is co-sponsored by ASHRAE and AHRI.
What industries and products are covered?+
The event covers the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry. Exhibited products and technologies include Heating, Cooling, Refrigeration, Ventilation, Plumbing, Indoor Air Quality, Building Automation & Control, Sustainable Solutions, Software, Tools & Instruments, and Business Management, alongside green building technology and energy conservation.
How can I attend or exhibit?+
Registration for the 2027 AHR EXPO is currently open. Advanced badge registration is free if completed by January 23, 2027.
What are the practical participation details and deadlines?+
A $30 fee applies for online registrations after January 23, 2027, and for any onsite attendee badge registrations. Onsite exhibitor badge registrations incur a $10 fee. Key deadlines include the Innovation Awards Entry Deadline on August 4, 2026, and the Free Industry Seminar Program Submission deadline on August 10, 2026.