Frequently Asked Questions

General Info

  • Show Dates
    Monday, Jan 25 > 10am - 6pm
    Tuesday, Jan 26 > 10am - 6pm
    Wednesday, Jan 27 > 10am - 4pm

    Show Location
    McCormick Place
    2301 S Martin Luther King Dr
    Chicago, IL 60616
    view on map

  • Who attends >>> The AHR Expo is designed for HVACR professionals from every segment of the industry, including: Engineers, Contractors, OEMs, Design/Build Professionals, Wholesalers & Distributors, Manufacturers’ Agents/Reps, Architects, Facility Managers, Public Utility Professionals, Publishers, Content Producers, and Educators.

    Who exhibits >>> 1,800+ manufacturers and suppliers will be showcasing products and technology in the following categories: Heating, Cooling, Refrigeration, Ventilation, Plumbing, Indoor Air Quality, Building Automation & Control, Sustainable Solution, Software, Tools & Instruments, and Business Management.

  • The AHR Expo debuted in 1930 as the premier event for the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration industry. Since its inception, the show has been produced by International Exposition Company (IEC). Founded in 1911, IEC is one of the oldest continually operating trade show management companies in the world.

    The AHR Expo had its inaugural launch in Philadelphia nearly 100 years ago at the Commercial Museum as a spin off of The National Exposition of Power and Mechanical Engineering. In 1947, AHR Expo brought in ASHRAE as a show co-sponsor, and in the early 1970s, AHRI joined the co-sponsorship. Both esteemed organizations continue this partnership, validating the importance of the show in HVACR. Additionally, throughout its long history the show has grown to include support from other major industry associations and stakeholders and continues to build on the needs of the industry today.

    The show and its management maintain a deep-rooted history of collaborating with professionals from all corners of the industry—a shared partnership that culminates in an annual three-day forum for the exchange of ideas aimed at strengthening the industry and the world we live in. Since its inception, AHR Expo continues to facilitate relationship pathways for innovation and the development of products and technology that support healthy and life-sustaining indoor environments and processes.

  • Chicago > Jan 25-27, 2027

    Orlando> Feb 7-9, 2028

    Chicago> Jan 22-24, 2029

 

Registration, Hotel & Travel

  • Registration for the 2027 AHR Expo is open.

    Advanced badge registration is free if you register by January 23, 2027. There will be a $30 fee for online registrations after January 23 and for any onsite attendee badge registrations. A $10 fee will apply for onsite exhibitor badge registrations.

    Register for the show

  • On site registration and badge pick up will be available at the below hours at the convention center.

    Location:
    Grand Ballroom S100

    Hours:
    Sunday, Jan 24, 12–4pm
    Monday, Jan 25, 7am–6pm
    Tuesday, Jan 26, 8am–6pm
    Wednesday, Jan 27, 8am–4pm

  • The guaranteed lowest rates are pre-negotiated for select hotels by show management’s travel partner, onPeak, and are designated as “Show Hotels.”

    Free shuttle bus service will operate between the convention center and all Show Hotels (or points nearby) on show days.

    We encourage you to book your show hotel early in order to secure your preferred accommodation.

    Please beware of fraudulent hotel deals and offers.

  • For your convenience, the AHR Expo and onPeak assemble rooms within a group of outstanding hotels that offer a wide variety of accommodations, amenities, and very competitive rates. We appreciate that you have many options for making hotel reservations. By supporting the AHR Expo’s commitment to the Chicago hotel community, you will benefit in a variety of ways including:

    • A wide variety of official hotels with lowest available room rates
    • Exclusive access to the show’s shuttle bus service to and from your hotel
    • One-stop-shopping for your registration and housing needs
    • Convenient customer service for changes and cancellations
    • Networking opportunities with industry associates at the official hotels

    Book your show hotel.

  • Justification letters are coming soon.

    We've outlined the benefit of attending AHR Expo so that you may share with your management and team members. You may download a PDF customizable for your needs. Choose from an attendance justification letter to support approval of time off needed to attend, or a more detailed letter including requests for subsidized expenses to aid in the costs associated with travel.

  • The shuttle bus schedule will be posted in the winter.

 

Planning for the Show

  • The My Show Planner is an agenda building tool built into the AHR online directory.

    My Show Planner features include:

    • Find exhibitors you want to visit and bookmark them
    • View exhibitors on the interactive floor plan
    • Search all educational sessions
    • Create and edit a personalized agenda
    • View and edit your agenda on a mobile device using the AHR Expo App

  • Yes, the AHR Expo App will be made available around December as we get closer to the event.

    With the AHR Expo app, you can:
    • Find exhibitors you want to visit and bookmark them
    • View exhibitors on the interactive floor plan
    • Schedule appointments with exhibitors
    • Search all educational sessions
    • Create and edit a personalized agenda
    • Find Show features and information

    In order to use the My Show Planner on the app, you will need to sign in with the username and password that you created when you registered for your My Show Planner account. If you haven’t registered yet, you can create a My Show Planner account directly from the app.

  • A Pre-Show Checklist page has been created to help prepare you for the show. It features easily organized information to give you everything you need to know leading up to the show all in one place.

  • The Chicago Convention Center and AHR Expo are committed to ensure equal access at the event for all attendees. Visit the McCormick Place website for details.

    Wheelchair and scooter rentals are also available through Scootaround. Advanced reservations are recommended.

  • • Photography and video of an exhibitor's booth, products, or personnel are not permitted without the permission of the exhibitor.

    • The aisles must be kept clear of camera equipment and personnel at all times.

    • Exhibitors or their agents may not photograph/video the exhibit hall, other exhibitors' booths, products, or personnel prior to show opening.

    • Exhibitors may photograph/video inside their own booths prior to show opening on show days beginning at 8:00 AM.

  • Due to safety concerns associated with the nature of exhibitor equipment and products, and to respect the professional show decorum of our exhibitors and show attendees, children under the age of 16 (including infants) will not be permitted to enter the show. Students aged 16 and 17 will be admitted to the show floor during regular show hours if they are registered and accompanied by an adult. These policies will be strictly enforced at the show.

 

ASHRAE

  • The ASHRAE Winter Conference will be held Jan 23- Jan 27, 2027, in Chicago. Learn more

  • The ASHRAE Winter Conference is an independent event managed directly by ASHRAE. For more information, including registration costs and details, please visit the ASHRAE Winter Conference website, or call 404-636-8400.

  • Yes, anyone that registers for the ASHRAE Winter Conference is entitled to attend the show at no charge.

  • ASHRAE (the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) is an American professional association seeking to advance heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems design and construction. ASHRAE has over 57,000 members in more than 132 countries worldwide.

  • AHR Expo and ASHRAE are independent organizations. ASHRAE is a co-sponsor, along with AHRI, of the AHR Expo. While the ASHRAE Winter Conference runs concurrently with the AHR Expo each year, the conference and expo are individual events and are executed and managed by their respective organizations.

 

New Exhibitors FAQ

  • 2027 Show Dates
    Monday, Jan 25 > 10am - 6pm
    Tuesday, Jan 26 > 10am - 6pm
    Wednesday, Jan 27 > 10am - 4pm

    Show Location
    McCormick Place
    2301 S Martin Luther King Dr.
    Chicago, IL 60616
    view on map

  • The cost of space for the 2027 AHR Expo in Chicago is $47.30/Sq. Ft.

    All spaces include:

    • 8’ high booth back drape

    • 3’ high draped side dividers

    • 44” x 7” sign with company name & booth #

    • Advanced badge registration for exhibitor employees


    Spaces will be divided by drapes, all other booth materials and furnishings must be purchased separately.

  • You may view the 2026 AHR Expo Attendance report here.

    Previous Attendance Reports are available upon request. Please email info@ahrexpo.com for inquiries.

  • The Chicago floor plan is sold out. Due to the overwhelming demand, we are only accepting exhibit space requests (for the waitlist) from HVACR equipment/product manufacturers.

    Fill out the New Exhibitor Inquiry Form.