Registration is now open for the 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference, to be held from Jan. 20-24, 2024, in Chicago. The conference will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about the latest technology in the built environment, as well as network with other professionals in the industry.

In addition to the conference, registration also includes entry to the co-sponsored AHR Expo, which will be held from January 22-24, 2024, at McCormick Place. The AHR Expo is the world's largest HVAC&R marketplace, featuring over 2,000 exhibitors and attracting more than 60,000 attendees from around the world.

"We are thrilled to host the 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo in Chicago," said 2023-24 ASHRAE President Ginger Scoggins, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE. "Chicago, with its rich history and vibrant communities, is the ideal location for these cornerstone events to the built environment industry. The Winter Conference and Expo provide a great opportunity for experts, innovators, and professionals from around the world to explore new concepts and trends, exchange knowledge, and continue our mission of shaping a sustainable future for all."

The ASHRAE Winter Conference technical program will feature over 80 technical sessions. Tracks include the following:

• HVAC&R Systems and Equipment
• Refrigerants and Refrigeration
• Decarbonization and Climate Change
• Hydronic Systems
• Ventilation, Indoor Air Quality, and Air Distribution Systems
• Comfort, Indoor Environmental Quality and Energy Efficiency
• HVACR Controls
• Labs, Clean Spaces, and Mission-Critical Facilities
• Tall Building Design

Attendees will also have the opportunity to earn professional development hours (PDHs) and continuing education units (CEUs) for attending technical sessions. The full technical program will be available later this year.

In addition to offering a number of social events, recognitions, and networking opportunities, ASHRAE will conduct business, committee, and technical meetings leading up to and during the conference.

President Scoggins will provide an update on the 2023-24 Society theme, "Challenge Accepted: Tackling the Climate Crisis."

The cost to attend the conference in person is $755 for ASHRAE members ($1,010 for non-members, which includes an ASHRAE membership for one year). Early bird discounts are available for registrations completed prior to November 26. Company packages are available. Please check the conference webpage for additional pricing.

All registered attendees, both in-person and virtual, will have access to the virtual conference platform during the conference and 12 months post-conference.

To register, or for more information about the 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference and to register, visit ashrae.org/2024winter.