ASHRAE Unveils Technical Program for 2024 Winter Conference
ASHRAE has unveiled the preliminary technical program for its 2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference, taking place Jan. 20-24 in Chicago, Illinois.
With a focus on addressing the pressing challenges of decarbonization and climate change, the conference will feature 11 technical tracks and over 100 sessions, offering attendees a wealth of knowledge and insights. Participants will have the opportunity to earn professional development hours, while exploring tracks such as Decarbonization and Climate Change, Clean Spaces and Mission Critical Facilities, Tall Buildings Design, Artificial Intelligence, Refrigeration and Refrigerants and more.
Examples of decarbonization related sessions include:
- Decarbonization in Cold Chain Process (Refrigeration and Refrigerants Track)
- The Logical Way to Tap Into Decarbonization: Hydronic District Energy Systems (Hydronic Systems Track)
- Beneficial Electrification (HVAC&R Systems and Equipment Track)
- Grid-Interactive Buildings for a Decarbonized World (Decarbonization and Climate Change Track)
Additional trending session include:
- Laboratory Superhero: The Critical Plan to Save
- Pulling Back the Curtain on DEI
- Standard 241: You Have Questions; We Have Answers
- Artificial Intelligence for Buildings Performance Simulation
- Harmony in Action: ASHRAE Standards Paving the Way for Building Decarbonization
- What’s the Fuss About Zero Trust Cyber Security for BAS Control Systems
- Who’s Afraid of the Net Zero Wolf?
During the plenary session, Canadian climate change solutions expert Chris Turner will give a keynote presentation on the global shift toward clean energy. ASHRAE Executive Vice President and Secretary Jeff Littleton will provide society updates in his report and the accomplishments of ASHRAE’s members will be recognized during the Honors and Awards ceremony.
At the President’s Luncheon, 2023-24 ASHRAE President Ginger Scoggins will deliver her State of the Society address, marking progress toward initiatives outlined in the current society theme, “Challenge Accepted: Tackling the Climate Crisis.”
The ASHRAE Learning Institute will offer 18 courses during the conference. All courses are approved for continuing education credits toward maintaining professional engineer licensure. ASHRAE certification exams will also be administered during the week and business, committee and technical meetings will be conducted in the weeks leading up to, and during the conference.
To learn more, visit ashrae.org/2024winter.
