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The 2026 HVAC Events Calendar: Which Trade Shows Actually Matter?

Being behind on new tech and eco-standards is a bad place to start a season. Our interactive calendar tracks the top HVAC events worth putting on your calendar, with registration deadlines, so you don’t have to hunt for them.

HVAC Events Calendar

How to Use Our HVAC Conventions Calendar

Pick a date range or region to find the nearest HVAC trade show, or sort by scale to focus on major national HVAC conferences. Click any listing for registration details, pricing, and location. New additions go up as they’re announced. So, check back frequently.

Event Name 2026 Dates Location Target Audience Primary Source
Major International Expos
ASHRAE Winter Conference Jan 31 – Feb 4 Las Vegas, NV Technical leaders, design engineers, researchers View Details
AHR Expo Feb 2–4 Las Vegas, NV HVACR professionals, engineers, contractors, OEMs View Details
NAHB International Builders' Show February 17-19 Orlando, FL Builders, contractors, and residential construction professionals View Details
InstallerSHOW New York March 18–19 New York, NY Installers, contractors, mechanical Professionals View Details
ASHRAE Annual Conference June 27 – July 1 Austin, TX HVAC engineers, researchers, technical committee members, and building science professionals View Details
HVAC Contractor Forum November 2-4 Frisco, TX Residential HVAC contractors View Details
Business & Operations Conferences
CEO Warrior Service Business Live March 12–14 Eatontown, NJ Home service business owners View Details
ACCA Annual Conference March 15–18 Las Vegas, NV HVAC contractors, business owners, and managers View Details
QSC Catalyst 2026 March 23-25 Oklahoma City, OK HVAC contractors and business owners View Details
PHCC CONNECT Oct 19–22 Milwaukee, WI Plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors, business owners, technicians, and service professionals View Details
Home Service Freedom (Tommy Mello) September - October Las Vegas, NV Home service business owners focused on marketing and acquisitions View Details
ACCA Smart Tech Summit Nov 2 Frisco, TX HVAC business owners, general managers, and operations managers View Details
Service World Expo Nov 9–12 Las Vegas, NV Residential service contractors, especially those running or managing contracting businesses View Details
Tech & Marketing Summits
Service Edge Conference February 17-18 Nashville, TN Field service business owners and managers (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) View Details
RYNOx Summit Feb 18–19 Scottsdale, AZ Home service business owners, executives, and industry leaders View Details
2026 IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference and Heavy Equipment Expo March 15-18 San Antonio, TX Industrial refrigeration engineers, contractors, operators, manufacturers, and technology providers View Details
ServiceTitan Pantheon Oct 5–7 Orlando, FL Home service business owners, ServiceTitan users, and marketers View Details
Nexstar Super Meeting Sept 2026 San Antonio, TX Service contractors, business owners, CEOs, general managers, and sales/operations leaders View Details
Education & Training Forums
Cooling Technology Institute Annual Conference & Expo February 8-12 Houston, TX Engineers and professionals in large-scale HVAC and cooling systems View Details
EPIC2026 February 12-13 Las Vegas, NV Home service business owners and HVAC contractors View Details
IIAR Natural Refrig. Conf. March 15–18 San Antonio, TX Industrial and commercial refrigeration engineers and contractors View Details
Illinois PHCC EXPO March 20 Oakbrook Terrace, IL Plumbing and HVAC contractors and technicians View Details
National HVACR Ed. Conf. March 22–25 Las Vegas, NV Instructors, trainers, service managers View Details
National Home Perf. Conf. April 13–16 Columbus, OH HVAC and insulation contractors focused on home energy efficiency and building performance View Details
IGSHPA Annual Conf. April 13–15 St. Charles, MO Ground-source heat pump engineers, designers, and installers View Details
Manufacturer & Distributor Events
Gensco-Trane Dealer Mtg. Jan 29—30 Bellevue, WA HVAC dealers and partners, authorized HVAC dealers and business partners of Trane and American Standard View Details
Daikin Elite Workshop Feb 11 Las Vegas, NV Daikin dealers and HVAC contractors View Details
Lennox Live March 9–11 New Orleans, LA Lennox dealers and HVAC contractors View Details
HARDI Focus Conference May 12–14 Clearwater, FL HVAC distributors and supply chain professionals View Details
HARDI Annual Conference Dec 7–10 San Diego, CA HVACR distributors and supply chain professionals View Details

The Biggest HVAC Trade Shows to Attend in 2026

AHR Expo 2026

AHR Expo 2026

The AHR Expo runs bigger than anything else on the calendar. This HVAC show puts hundreds of manufacturers under one roof, with live air conditioner system demos and refrigerant-ready equipment you can actually handle and review before it hits distributor shelves. Plus, you can talk directly with the engineers who designed them

ACCA Annual Conference

ACCA Annual Conference

The ACCA Annual Conference isn't about product demos. This HVAC convention is built for business owners: sessions run deep on financial management, leadership, and scaling a company that holds up in a tough labor market.

PHCC Connect

PHCC Connect

Running both Plumbing and HVAC means double the complexity. PHCC Connect is the HVAC tradeshow built with dual-trade contractors in mind, offering targeted sessions, structured roundtables, and supplier access that addresses both sides of the operation.

ServiceTitan Pantheon

ServiceTitan Pantheon

Pantheon pulls in contractors who want their software working harder. One of the more operationally focused HVAC expos on the calendar, it covers dispatching systems, automated workflows, and reporting tools that cut the admin overhead most shops quietly absorb every day.

Why You Need to Attend HVAC Conferences This Year

The ROI case isn’t complicated. One direct conversation with a manufacturer rep can save thousands on an equipment decision. Seminars cover technician recruiting, heating system updates, and financial planning built specifically for contractors. Then there’s floor time: validating new heat pumps and air conditioner systems hands-on before you commit any budget. That combination is hard to replicate from a desk.

Benefit What You Get
Networking Face time with manufacturers, distributors, and peers you'd never otherwise reach
Education Sessions on recruiting, financial management, and compliance you actually have to worry about
Gear Try new heating equipment and air conditioner systems before the purchase order goes out

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the largest HVAC convention in the US?

The AHR Expo is the largest by far. It pulls 50,000-plus attendees and more than 2,000 exhibitors annually. No other HVAC convention is close.

Are HVAC trade shows open to the public?

Most require proof of trade affiliation at registration. National events are built for licensed contractors, business owners, and industry professionals, not general consumers.

How do I add my event to your calendar?

Email contact@netrocket.pro with your event details, and the Netrocket team will take a look and get back to you.

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