Featuring new and expanded offerings in current practices and updates on research, the 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Annual Conference will be held June 28-30, 2021. Registration is now open.

The conference will feature over 100 live and on-demand sessions with updates from Society leaders and virtual networking events. Technical sessions will address the latest information surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, along with eight other tracks on various building systems topics. Attendees will hear updates from the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force and the Task Force on Building Decarbonization.

Interactive Technical Panels and Forums will allow attendees to share their experiences and to ask questions. Topics are as follows:

• Lessons Learned from Adapting BAS to Meet Changing Requirements

• What Indoor Farmers Need and Want from their HVAC System

• Controlled Environment Agriculture and the Future of Secure and Sustainable Food Production

• The Efforts of ASHRAE Chapters to Help Reduce Risks of COVID-19 Transmissions

• Post Pandemic Resiliency Measures for Transportation Facilities

• Is there a Magic Formula for Combining Multiple Air Cleaning Technologies to Improve Air Quality?

8th Annual Research Summit will present active research critical to the development of the HVAC&R industry and built environment. Some 80+ papers will make up the Research Summit, which features on-demand presentations, a live author summary, a live Q&A session and a seminar on research funding opportunities.

The conference will also include Roundtable Discussions and Meet Ups, Sponsor Technology Demonstrations, Research Summit and the opportunity to connect with sponsors in real time.

Outgoing ASHRAE President Charles E. Gulledge III, P.E. will provide his farewell address on the 2020-21 Society theme, “The ASHRAE Digital Lighthouse and Industry 4.0.” 2021-22 ASHRAE President Mick Schwedler will present his inaugural address on “Personal Growth. Global Impact. Feed the Roots.” Members will be recognized for the industry and Society accomplishments throughout the conference during Honors and Awards segments. Major contributors to ASHRAE’s Building campaign and scholarship donors will also be recognized.

To learn more and to register, visit ashrae.org/2021annual.