About the Free Industry Seminar Program

The AHR Expo Free Industry Seminar Program is a lineup of noncommercial educational/training presentations that are open for all AHR attendees to attend free of charge and without separate registration. All AHR Expo endorsing associations and specially invited guests are eligible to submit. Applications will be reviewed by Show Management and either approved, returned with comments, or denied if deemed to be outside the guidelines (see below).

Rules & Guidelines

• Session Location | All sessions will be conducted in a meeting space at the convention center provided by Show Management.

• Planning for A/V | Basic A/V (screen, projector and podium with a wired microphone) will be provided. Presenting organization will be responsible to order and pay for any additional equipment. 

  NOTE: Any group with more than four presentations in the same room on the same day will be required to provide ALL of their own A/V equipment unless otherwise arranged with Show Management.

• Who May Present | Speakers can be from exhibiting companies or non-manufacturing organizations. Speakers may not be from an HVACR manufacturer that is not exhibiting at the AHR Expo.

• Noncommercial Content Only | Content of sessions must be noncommercial in nature and may not directly endorse specific companies, products, or organization membership.

• No Products Allowed | No products or equipment are permitted in the meeting rooms.

• Food & Drink | Only non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks may be brought into the rooms and must be ordered through the convention center caterer.

• HVACR Related Content Only | Sessions should address subjects directly related to the HVACR industry and may include business related topics. They are encouraged to address one of the trending topics established for the current show.

• Session Length | Half-hour and 1-hour time-slots are available. Requests for longer sessions will be considered.

• Application Process | Requests for multiple presentations from any one organization will be considered based upon time and space availability. A separate application should be submitted for each presentation. Applications will be reviewed by Show Management and either approved, returned with comments, or denied if deemed to be outside these guidelines. 

Does your presentation fit under one of our trending topics?

If so, please indicate that in your application so that we can better promote the program and your presentation to attendees. If not, please consider how your expertise may address these trending topics and include that content in one or more of your presentations. This will help us keep the program relevant to our attendees and also boost attendance at your sessions.

• A2Ls, Building Codes, and Changing Regulation: The landscape of refrigerant use is changing. The AIM Act, economic considerations, transportation, and market shifts are all factors that will trickle into every facet of HVACR. What conversations should we be addressing, and how can our workforce prepare for changes, challenges, and solutions?

• Decarbonization, Energy Efficiency, and the Race to Meet Benchmarks: While a broad topic, decarbonization and energy efficiency span the full landscape of HVACR and are increasingly sources of innovation and discussion. What opportunities should we be looking for, for both professionals and consumers alike? How will heat pumps and other equipment innovations contribute to meeting the mark? How can HVACR professionals aid customers in understanding electric rates, equipment options, lifecycle costs, and long-term benefits to determine their ROI and make informed decisions?

• The Health Impacts of HVACR: Considerations include air quality, monitoring, control communications, ductwork design, and much more. What are the public's perceptions and levels of interest in HVAC systems when it comes to their presence and performance in schools, hospitals, public buildings, workplaces, and other critical environments? How does the changing role of the conscious customer dictate design and market decisions? 

• Maintenance, Parts, and Replacement: What are the driving trends in determining a focus on repair and maintenance vs. full system replacements? What does the forecasted market look like, and what will this mean for the demand on our professionals?

• Technology Takes Shape: As our buildings get smarter, how can the workforce prepare to work alongside the 'digital coworker’? When buildings are reporting on themselves, what opportunities lie ahead for our industry and what technologies are paving the way forward? What are the pros and cons of AI and similar technologies as they relate to the existing workforce, the incoming workforce, the availability of jobs, and more?

Submit a Seminar

You may submit as many applications as you wish.

Questions?

For assistance, contact Kim Pires at kpires@iecshows.com.