Trade shows and events

AHR Expo 2027

One of the biggest HVACR shows in the world, every winter in the US. Equipment, controls and tools from across the industry, free education sessions, and the ASHRAE Winter Conference alongside.

Where

McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

Hours

Mon and Tue 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wed 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission

Free if you register by January 23, 2027, then $30. No one under 16.

Run by

IEC, with ASHRAE and AHRI

• Free education sessions
• New Product Theaters
• AHR Innovation Awards
• ASHRAE Winter Conference alongside

HPB Expo 2027

Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo

The whole hearth, patio and barbecue industry in one place: fireplaces, stoves, chimneys and venting, barbecues, outdoor kitchens and outdoor living, for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, installers and service pros.

Where

Music City Center, Nashville, TN

Run by

HPBA

MCEE 2027

Quebec's big mechanical and electrical show, every two years in Montreal. Plumbing, heating, HVAC-R, electrical and lighting suppliers under one roof, with a judged New Products Competition and free seminars, mostly in French.

Where

Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, QC

Who goes

Contractors, wholesalers, engineers, builders and maintenance staff

Run by

CIPH, CMMTQ, CMEQ and CETAF

• New Products Competition and Showcase
• Free seminars, mostly in French
• Product presentations on stage
• Mechanical, electrical and lighting in one hall

Heat Pump Symposium 2027

A day on heat pumps for the people who sell, install and fund them: keynotes, technical breakouts, the latest on incentive programs, and a trade floor of the major brands.

Where

The International Centre, Hall 5, Mississauga, ON

Run by

HRAI

• Keynotes
• Technical breakouts
• Incentive program updates
• Trade floor

Retrofit Canada Conference 2027

Two days on upgrading existing buildings for energy and carbon: case studies, regulatory updates, tracks for owners and engineers, and tours of real retrofit sites.

Where

Mississauga Convention Centre, Mississauga, ON

Admission

Paid. Early-bird passes from $695 to $1,295 plus HST.

Run by

Energy Conference Network

• Retrofit site tours
• Case studies
• Regulatory updates
• Networking

CIPHEX West 2027

CIPHEX + Electrical Learning Expo West

Western Canada's show for plumbing, hydronics, HVACR and water treatment, together with electrical and lighting. Two days in Calgary with a New Products Showcase and seminars.

Where

BMO Centre, Calgary, AB

Who goes

Contractors, engineers, wholesalers, property managers, builders and inspectors

Run by

CIPH, the BC Electrical Association and the Alberta Electrical Alliance

• New Products Showcase
• Seminars and workshops
• Show specials from exhibitors
• Plumbing, HVACR and electrical in one hall

CMPX 2028

Canadian Mechanical and Plumbing Exposition

Canada's largest HVACR and plumbing show, every two years in Toronto. More than 500 brands show new equipment, with three days of seminars, live demos and the New Product Preview.

Where

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Toronto, ON

Hours

Exhibit hall Mar 22 and 23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Mar 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Who goes

Contractors, technicians, engineers, wholesalers, designers and building managers

Run by

HRAI and CIPH

• CMPX Learning Forum seminars
• Live demos and the New Product Preview
• Mechanical Systems Showcase tours
• Student HVACR Skills Competition