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Posted on: February 24, 2026

Top Hvac Conferences And Trade Shows

Note for readers: We’ve refreshed this article with the latest 2026 HVAC trade shows and events to help you plan ahead.

 

HVAC Trade Shows & Conferences in 2026

 

Disclaimer: This list is for informational purposes only. Event details, including dates and locations, may change, so be sure to visit each expo’s official website for the most up-to-date information before making travel or registration plans.

HVAC conferences are some of the top-selected 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, there are 100+ HVAC trade shows and conferences in the USA built to help you understand new processes, tools, and tricks of the trade. Local and national HVAC trade shows can be the difference in learning trade insights and product innovations.

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Here is a list of the top HVAC conferences and trade shows to attend in 2026. This page is continually being updated with the newest events, seminars, and learning courses for HVAC professionals.

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ASHRAE Winter Conference 2026

 

📅 January 31 – February 4, 2026

📍 Las Vegas, NV

 

This conference is where HVAC professionals come to dive deep into the technical side of the industry, from system design and energy efficiency to the latest codes and standards. It’s designed with engineers in mind, but it’s just as valuable for business leaders and HR managers focused on training, compliance, or developing technical teams. Running alongside the AHR Expo, it gives you a complete picture of where HVAC innovation and real-world applications are heading next.

 

AHR Expo 2026

 

📅 February 2 – 4, 2026

📍 Las Vegas, NV

 

If you’re in the HVAC business ownership or leadership, AHR Expo 2026 is the must-attend event to see the latest heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration tech in one place. You’ll get a front-row seat to innovations from 1,800+ exhibitors and learn about new refrigerants, controls, workforce trends, and systems that will shape how you operate in 2026 and beyond.

 

Plan your 2026 HVAC expo schedule in one place

 

⬇️Download the 2026 HVAC Trade Show Calendar (PDF)

 

All major HVAC conferences and trade shows in one simple file – organized and ready to share with your team.

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EPIC2026

 

📅 February 12 – 13, 2026

📍 Las Vegas, NV

This one is aimed especially at service businesses (including HVAC) and covers operations, leadership, team growth, and marketing. So if you’re looking at the “people/HR/team growing” aspect of your HVAC business, this is a good fit.

 

ACCA Conference & Expo 2026

 

📅 March 15 – 18, 2026

📍 Las Vegas, NV

Tailored for HVACR contractors and business owners, this conference gives you leadership-, operations, and workforce-focused sessions alongside networking with peers. It’s a great choice if you’re looking to sharpen your business side (team building, hiring, growth) rather than just product show-and-tell.

 

✔️Looking beyond HVAC events?

👉Explore all 2026 trade shows across industries

 

InstallerSHOW New York 2026

 

📅 March 18 – 19, 2026

📍 New York City, NY

A brand-new HVAC-focused event in the U.S. market, the InstallerSHOW is aimed at installers, contractors, and companies supplying them. If your business intersects with installation crews, subcontractors, or you’re thinking about how to recruit/retain those teams, this two-day event in NYC could be a timely hit.

 

AQVEC 2026 (12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation)

 

📅 May 18 – 22, 2026

📍 Los Angeles, CA

While it has a strong research and built-environment focus, this conference is increasingly relevant for HVAC business owners who want to stay ahead on the indoor-air-quality, ventilation, and energy-efficiency trends. If your business is shifting toward sustainability, advanced ventilation, or smart building work, this is a strategic place to be.

 

Making The Most of Your HVAC Trade Show and Conference Experience

 

 


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Types Of HVAC Conference Educational Content

 

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.

 

Are You Hiring For Your HVAC Company?

 

Trade shows can bring new leads, new partnerships, and new growth.

The only problem is that growth usually comes with hiring pressure.

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