HVAC Conferences and Trade Shows and How They’re Important to Your Business
HVAC conferences are some of the tops sought professional conferences every year. Home service professionals look to trade shows and industry-focused conferences to stay up to date on education, laws, and vendor offerings.
Every year, just in the USA, there are 100+ HVAC trade shows and conferences built to help you understand new processes, tools, and tricks of the trade. Local and national HVAC trade shows can be the difference to learn trade insights and product innovations. Many business owners in the HVAC industry attend these conferences as an investment to keep a pulse on competition and changes in the HVAC industry.
Knowing the latest and greatest tools, supplies and vendors is only one portion of the value you can gain while attending a trade show for roofers.
Many of the educational speakers will share tips and advice on the business side of your HVAC company. Understanding safety, innovation, business management, routing, and managing employees are always key topics at an HVAC conference.
Here is a list of the top HVAC conferences and trade shows to attend this year and beyond. This page is continually being updated with the newest events, conferences, and learning courses for HVAC professionals.
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Join industry professionals at the 2025 ASHRAE Winter Conference from February 8-12 in Orlando, Florida, to explore the latest heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) advancements. This event provides a unique opportunity to network, attend expert-led sessions, and gain insights into cutting-edge technologies, sustainable design practices, and regulatory trends shaping the future of the HVAC&R industry. Don’t miss this chance to connect with industry leaders and advance your knowledge of HVAC&R innovations and best practices.
The AHR Expo, held from February 10-12, 2025, in Orlando, FL, is the HVAC&R industry’s largest event, bringing together professionals from across the globe. Attendees can explore new technologies, network with industry leaders, and discover innovative heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration solutions. With a wide array of exhibitors and educational sessions, this expo offers valuable insights for anyone looking to stay at the forefront of the HVAC&R field. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and advance in a dynamic industry.
The ACCA 2025 Conference & Expo, held March 24-27 in Austin, Texas, is a must-attend event for HVACR contractors and professionals seeking growth, knowledge, and industry connections. This event offers expert-led sessions, top-notch exhibitors, and engaging networking opportunities, including the well-known Copeland Party. Attendees can benefit from valuable insights into the latest best practices, innovative tactics, and inspiration from industry leaders. It’s an opportunity to expand your professional network, gain new perspectives, and drive your business forward in an exciting and collaborative environment.
Join the largest event dedicated to natural refrigeration from March 2-5, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference and Heavy Equipment Expo. This premier gathering offers attendees the chance to connect with industry leaders, engage in a dynamic education program, and gain valuable insights into the latest innovations and strategies in natural refrigeration. With opportunities to explore job openings, internships, and networking, this event is ideal for those looking to elevate their expertise, expand their connections, and drive business growth in the refrigeration industry. Don’t miss the chance to experience cutting-edge technology and collaborate with pioneers in natural refrigeration!
The 2025 HVAC Excellence National HVACR Education Conference, held March 16-19 in Las Vegas, is the premier event for HVACR professionals eager to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. This conference provides hands-on training and expert-led sessions focused on cutting-edge technologies, such as inverter-driven systems, cold climate heat pumps, and heat recovery innovations. Attendees gain invaluable insights from leading manufacturers and industry experts, explore the latest efficiency solutions, and connect with peers dedicated to advancing HVACR. Don’t miss this chance to learn, network, and lead in the future of HVACR.
Making The Most of Your HVAC Trade Show and Conference Experience
Build your wish list: Before you go, make sure you create your list of key questions you’re facing right now in your business, industry, or team. These can be your talking points while meeting with peers or during Q&A time at the end of speaker presentations. It can also help keep you focused on the exhibitor area, knowing who you should spend your time talking to.
Is there a conference app? Find out if there is a conference app. Download it before you go to see the latest announcements and potential peers, and mentors you can meet up with. The best relationships are built outside the HVAC conference. Find out where the after-parties and peer dinner groups are meeting. Wi-Fi is not always a sure thing at the venue. Make sure you download the app before you go.
Get your Twitter account ready – A lot of the conference chatter happens via a Twitter hashtag thread. Find out what the conference hashtag will be, and save it in your search preferences in your Twitter mobile app. Engage. These events are so much better when you can share what you’ve learned, insights, and tips with other HVAC professionals. Great way to see who else is attending and who you may want to follow on Twitter for post-event conversations and networking.
Block out time for meetings. The relationships you make will be better than the presenter’s message (sorry, speakers! I know you agree, though, 🙂 Find time in the conference schedule to have one on one coffee connections or lunch meetings. Get to know other professionals. Many people take the time to build support groups or masterminds with other HVAC professionals. Allows them to have a trusted community of contacts to share ideas and grow alongside.
Take advantage of the early-bird sessions. The more well-known speakers are scheduled during the meat & potatoes time slots of the conference. However, some of my favorite sessions during professional conferences have happened during the pre-conference time slots. The ‘up-and-comers’ are speaking and putting a TON into their presentations. Don’t overlook the newbies to the speaking scene.
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Types Of HVAC Conference Educational Content
Laws and Regulations
Safety – OSHA Inspections
Sustainability
Labor Law Compliance
Sales and Customer Success
Recruiting and Talent Acquisition
Training and Development
Each of these categories of learning content at an HVAC conference will educate you about the current pain points you may be facing. Some of the larger conferences will have breakout sessions for each of these categories, but you will gather more depth at a dedicated conference educating around a very specific niche.
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HVAC Conferences and Trade Shows and How They’re Important to Your Business
Build your wish list: Before you go, make sure you create your list of key questions you’re facing right now in your business, industry, or team. These can be your talking points while meeting with peers or during Q&A time at the end of speaker presentations. It can also help keep you focused on the exhibitor area, knowing who you should spend your time talking to.
