ASHRAE has announced that its 2021 Annual Conference originally scheduled to be held June 26-30, 2021 in Phoenix, is now going to be held online in a virtual format. The conference will include a mixture of live, pre-recorded and on-demand sessions. Additional details about the conference and committee meetings will be available in the coming weeks. 

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 HVAC&R 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, P.E. "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. The 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Annual Conference will be a wonderful forum to share fresh ideas and unique approaches to tackle the challenges of our rapidly changing world. I look to extending our digital connection and I anticipate an immense level of interest and participation." 

Conference attendees can expect the following:

• Technical sessions from industry experts and thought leaders.
• Online networking and social opportunities.
• A chance for professionals to come together and connect with collaborators around the world.
• A keynote presentation, roundtable decisions and expanded learning opportunities.
• Updates and announcements from Society leaders.

Additional information on the 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Annual Conference, including committee meetings and registration details, will be made available in the coming weeks. For more information, visit ashrae.org/2021annual.