AHR Expo 2027

DATE

January 25–27, 2027

LOCATION

Chicago, IL

1000+

Project Delivered

AHR Expo 2027: The Biggest Show for Heating, Cooling, and Refrigeration Industry

AHR Expo 2027 is the world’s largest HVACR trade show held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago show will feature the newest advances in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. The Chicago event is from January 25-27, 2027. The show has been around for almost 100 years, starting back in 1930. It is run by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the institute AHRI together, and it runs at the same time as ASHRAE’s winter conference.

1,900 top HVACR-exhibiting companies, including Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc., Aquatherm, EnOcean Alliance, Viega and others and 50,000 attendees are expected to attend AHR Expo 2027. You’ll see contractors, engineers, architects, facility managers, distributors, and equipment makers from all over the world walking the floor. The show covers new heating systems, cooling equipment, refrigeration tech, automated building management software, surface disinfectant systems, integrated water management systems, dynamic thermal insulation tools, and indoor air quality products. There are also free seminars, panel talks, and sessions for non-commercial presentations and discussing macro trends and updates on HVACR, along with 20-minute sessions for exhibitors to show the live demo of their products. In addition, live streams and podcasts featuring media partners & industry leaders. These are the main events organized each year for anyone selling into the HVACR market.

Want your booth to become a showstopper at a show this size? Get a booth built by the best trade show booth builder in Chicago, who has worked multiple times at McCormick Place in Chicago. We’ve set up booths there for years, and we take on last-minute stand requests too. We offer 3D stand design, building, shipping, setup, and takedown, and also provide custom, modular, double-decker, and country pavilion exhibition booths for AHR Expo 2027. Reach out to us for your booth requirements today!

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frequently asked questions

1. What industries and products are represented at AHR Expo 2027?

AHR Expo 2027 brings together manufacturers and suppliers across heating, cooling, refrigeration, ventilation, plumbing, indoor air quality, building automation, sustainable solutions, software, and tools & instruments. It is designed for professionals throughout the HVACR industry.

2. How can exhibitors make complex HVACR products easier to understand at AHR Expo?

Exhibitors can use product demonstration zones, working equipment displays, technical graphics, touchscreen presentations, and clearly organized product categories. This approach allows visitors to understand how a system works instead of simply viewing equipment on the exhibit floor.

3. Is the AHR Expo 2027 exhibit floor already sold out?

Yes. The official AHR Expo site currently states that the 2027 Chicago floor plan is sold out. However, HVACR equipment and product manufacturers can submit a request to join the waitlist.

4. What should exhibitors consider when designing a booth for McCormick Place?

A booth at AHR Expo should balance technical product presentation with visitor accessibility. Demonstration areas, product displays, meeting spaces, storage, branded graphics, and open walkways can help exhibitors present complex solutions while making it easy for contractors, engineers, distributors, and other industry professionals to engage with the team.

5. How can exhibitors generate more qualified conversations at AHR Expo 2027?

Instead of relying only on walk-in traffic, exhibitors can promote specific products or demonstrations before the show, schedule conversations with prospects, and use dedicated meeting areas inside the booth. AHR Expo also provides exhibitor marketing opportunities, including PR exposure and lead-retrieval services through its approved vendors.