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ASHRAE Annual Conference goes virtual

USA: Following the success of its recent Winter Conference, ASHRAE has announced that its Annual Conference, scheduled to be held in Phoenix in June, will now also take place virtually.

Designed to provide the latest insights from industry leading expert in the built environment, the 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Annual Conference will provide focused, actionable and innovative content to support HVACR and building systems professionals.

“Our pivot to virtual conferences over the past year has been met with great success,” said 2020-21 ASHRAE president Charles E Gulledge III. “Engagement from members and industry professionals from around the world in these events is a testament to the quality of our conferences and the importance of staying connected within the ASHRAE community.” 

Information on the 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Annual Conference, including committee meetings and registration details, will be made available in the coming weeks. Full information here

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