ASHRAE Journal - November 2023 - 6

INDUSTRY NEWS
Register Now for the 2024 ASHRAE
Winter Conference in Chicago
Registration is now open for the 2024 ASHRAE Winter
Conference, to be held from January 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 and include the
following tracks:
* HVAC&R Systems and Equipment;
*
Refrigerants and Refrigeration;
* Decarbonization and Climate Change;
* Ventilation, Indoor Air Quality and Air
Distribution Systems;
* Comfort, Indoor Environmental Quality
and Energy Efficiency;
* Hydronic Systems;
* HVAC&R 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.
Kelley Cramm, P.E., Life Member ASHRAE,
and Drew Champlin, Editor of ASHRAE
Journal, discuss the basics of VRF systems
and how to keep them from failing. Learn
more on installation practices and how
engineers and contractors can ensure
owners are getting a quality installation.
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