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<\/p>\nBill McQuade<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
ASHRAE successfully concluded its 2025 Annual Conference<\/a>, held June 21 to 25 in Phoenix, Ariz. The conference drew 1,990 registered HVAC&R and building science professionals, as well as supporters from around the world to explore critical topics such as heat pumps, refrigerants, thermal energy storage, decarbonization strategies, workforce development and more.<\/p>\n Attendees engaged in over 80 technical sessions spanning eight tracks. The most highly attended sessions included:<\/p>\n Registration<\/a> is still available for virtual access to both conferences, which includes technical session and PDH certificates.<\/p>\n The conference also marked a leadership transition, as Bill McQuade assumed the role of 2025\u201326 ASHRAE society president. In his inaugural remarks, McQuade unveiled the Society Year theme, \u201c<\/em>Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life,\u201d<\/em> calling on the professional community to champion indoor spaces that support health, productivity and quality of life.<\/p>\n \u201cThe ASHRAE vision is \u2018A healthy and sustainable built environment for all.\u2019 We are all so proud of the work that ASHRAE has done to protect our climate and outdoor environment by improving energy efficiency, eliminating ozone depleting refrigerants, conserving resources, and decarbonizing buildings,\u201d said McQuade. \u201cWe have answered the call in the past and helped to solve the difficult problems in times of great need. It is a new day and time for another \u2018good turn.\u2019 We can build on a half-century of progress in the energy performance of buildings and now focus the same effort on the indoor climate and environment. We need to become healthy indoor environmentalists.\u201d<\/p>\n McQuade\u2019s full remarks and presentation can be found at\u00a0ashrae.org\/president<\/a>.<\/p>\n A standout moment of the conference took place during the Women in ASHRAE Happy Hour event, where a proclamation was presented on behalf of Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego declaring June 23, 2025, as International Women in Engineering Day in the City of Phoenix. The proclamation recognized ASHRAE\u2019s efforts to \u201c\u2026include women who are making significant advancements and serving as leaders in their field.\u201d<\/p>\n The conference also featured ASHRAE\u2019s annual Honors and Awards program, celebrating the exceptional contributions of members. Outgoing president, M. Dennis Knight, delivered his final state-of-the-society address, highlighting achievements from the 2024\u201325 Society Year.<\/p>\n \u201cA year ago in Indianapolis, I issued a call to action: to tell our stories \u2013 your stories \u2013 about how ASHRAE and this industry fosters mentors, role models and collaborators,\u201d said Knight. \u201c I encouraged us to articulate our \u201cwhy\u201d: Why HVAC&R is a great career, why it matters and why it is essential to the future of our planet. As I conclude my term, I\u2019m proud of what we\u2019ve accomplished together. I hope this presidency has inspired a new generation to lead with passion and purpose. Remember: every story matters, and every conversation can spark change. Our success \u2013 organizationally and personally \u2013 happens one conversation at a time.\u201d<\/p>\n The ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI) offered 18 courses during the conference. Among the most attended were:<\/p>\n All registered attendees, both in-person and virtual, will have access to the virtual conference platform during the conference and 12 months post-conference.<\/p>\n The 2026 ASHRAE Winter Conference<\/a> will take place Jan. 31 through Feb. 4 in Las Vegas, Nev. The AHR Expo<\/a> will be held Feb. 2 to 4.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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