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Register now for ASHRAE conference

USA: Registration is now open for the 2023 ASHRAE Winter Conference, being held in Atlanta, Georgia from February 4-8. 

Registration for the conference also provides entry to the co-sponsored AHR Expo, being held from February 6-8 at the Georgia World Congress Center.

The conference’s technical programme will offer more than 80 technical sessions, within nine tracks. Tracks will include:

Fundamentals & applications
HVAC&R systems and equipment
Refrigerants and refrigeration
Grid resilience and thermal storage
Pathways to zero energy emissions and decarbonisation
Multifamily and residential buildings
Operations and maintenance
Building simulation and virtual design in construction
Innovative responses to supply chain challenges (mini track). 

In addition to the technical programme and AHR Expo, attendees can look forward to updates from Society leaders, general and technical tours around Atlanta and social events including a welcome party at the Georgia Aquarium. Leading up to and during the conference, ASHRAE will also conduct business, committee and technical meetings.

The cost to attend the conference in person is $680 for ASHRAE members ($935 for non-members, which includes an ASHRAE membership for one year). Early bird discounts are available for registrations completed prior to October 30. The cost to attend the conference virtually is $410 for ASHRAE members ($460 for non-members, which includes an ASHRAE membership for one year). Company packages are also available.

Further details here.

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