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logoShaping Tomorrow’s Global Built Environment Today

2024 ASHRAE Winter Conference
January 20-24, 2024

Technical Program | upcoming deadlines

 View ScheduleACCESS TO SPEAKER CENTER & REVIEW PORTAL   

Technical Program Chair: Som Shrestha  | shresthass@ornl.gov

Overview of Conference Tracks:

1. Fundamentals are the foundation for understanding applications in engineering. Key components of ASHRAE fundamentals include thermodynamics, psychrometrics, fluid and mass flow. This track provides opportunities for papers and presentations of varying levels across a large topic base. Concepts, design elements and shared experiences for theoretical and applied concepts of HVAC&R design are included.

Track Chair: Erik Sanchez  | esanchez@prmech.com

2. HVAC&R systems and equipment are constantly evolving to address the changing requirements of the built environment. Papers and programs in this track focus on the development of new systems and equipment, improvements to existing systems and equipment and the proper application and operation of systems and equipment.

Track Chair: Li Song | lsong@ou.edu

3. Refrigeration is a critical element of modern life, from preserving food and medicine to maintaining comfort. With significant changes on the horizon for refrigerant regulations, along with new applications for refrigeration systems, understanding both the fundamental and advanced concepts and issues related to refrigeration is more important than ever before. Papers and programs in this track focus on refrigerants and their regulations, refrigeration cycles and applications.

Track Chair: Jon Cohen  | jonjcohen1@gmail.com

4. Thermal and electrical energy storage can alleviate the mismatch between renewable energy availability and peak building energy demands, enabling the incorporation of more renewable energy into the grid. Integration of thermal energy storage (TES) with residential and commercial building envelopes or HVAC systems would reduce buildings’ heating and cooling loads, level out peak energy demand, reduce HVAC size, increase energy savings, improve occupants’ thermal comfort and allow flexibility for shedding and shifting building loads. These benefits will improve grid resiliency, thereby enabling more cost-effective electrification of buildings. Papers and programs in this track focus on advances in cost-effective TES materials and systems, integration of thermal TES in building envelopes or HVAC systems and grid resiliency.

Track Chair: Robin Bryant | RBryant@bandiflorida.com

5. Decarbonization is urgently needed to slow climate change that is affecting the planet. Approximately 10% of global CO2 emissions is attributable to embodied carbon in building materials and construction processes. Energy use in buildings accounts for about 40% of energy-related carbon emissions. Therefore, to accomplish building decarbonization goals, accounting for embodied carbon and carbon emissions from operational energy use is essential. ASHRAE and its members are leading the advancement of carbon neutral, net zero energy and decarbonization strategies in new construction, renovation and HVAC&R design for residential and commercial buildings.

This track highlights case studies and research across the globe on the methods being developed and policies being evolved to reduce carbon impacts on the global environment; tools and resources to make zero energy design and operation more easily achievable; innovative low-carbon materials and state-of-the-art technologies and strategies to achieve zero energy communities and campuses; and policies, regulations, codes, standards and utility and government programs for adoption and scale up of net zero (or net positive) energy building and community initiatives.

Track Chair: Joe Chow | joe.ashrae@gmail.com

6. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being adopted by many aspects in our life. As sensor systems, internet connectivity, building management software and data collection become more sophisticated and ubiquitous, substantial opportunities exist to make buildings and HVAC systems and equipment “smarter.” Implementation of AI in building automation and control systems enables using data from Internet of Things devices and occupant behavior to improve operational energy efficiency, occupant comfort, security and maintenance, and to enhance utilization of renewable energy resources (e.g., wind, solar) and energy storage. Submissions in this track focus on applications for AI and machine learning technology in building automation and controls to enhance energy efficiency and comfort, cyber security, fault detection and diagnosis, operation of HVAC systems and equipment for load flexibility, and benefit from time-of-day energy prices.

Track Chair: Suzanne LeViseur | sleviseur@haddadeng.com

7. Development and adoption of industrialized technologies and methodologies can accelerate construction speed, scale and quality. Whereas most other industries have capitalized on digitization and process improvements, building construction practices have experienced slow, incremental changes. Industrialized construction can address shortages in skilled labor while increasing throughput, safety, quality and affordability. Examples include prefabricated mechanical pods, prefab panelized components for building envelopes and modular construction, although more innovation is needed to increase the cost-effectiveness of these approaches.  This track disseminates advancements in building construction practices and workforce development and discusses opportunities and challenges associated with conventional and industrialized construction.

Track Chair: Stephanie Mages | s_mages@yahoo.com

8. Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) is a vital consideration during all phases of a building’s life because the indoor environment is closely linked to occupant comfort, satisfaction, productivity and health. Proper fire and smoke control design is also crucial for protecting building occupants. This track explores the design, operation and studies of ventilation, air distribution systems, and all IEQ aspects, including noise, vibration and lighting in residential and commercial buildings. Topics include aspects of ventilation and IEQ, such as filtration, changeovers, best practices for maintainability, fire ratings/dampers, detection and ventilation for toxic gases, operator safety in equipment rooms, OSHA requirements, industrial and hazardous spaces, additional occupant health and safety considerations and new building materials.

Track Chair: Ehab Mamdouh | ehab.mamdouh@ipec-eg.net

9. In the face of climate change, weather extremes and energy supply disruptions and shortages, methods for designing, constructing and operating buildings and HVAC&R systems must be resilient and sustainable. In fact, resilience is a highlighted aspect of the current ASHRAE strategic plan. This track highlights innovative technologies and strategies that are evolving across the globe that reimagine our relationship with the built environment now and into the future, including design strategies for extreme climates and weather, appropriate responses to energy supply disruptions, and how all these factors are tied to resilience and energy conservation efforts.

Track Chair: Joshua Vasudevan | joshuavasudevan2011@gmail.com

Types of Presentations Presented

These sessions present both technical and conference papers. Conference papers are written on current applications or procedures, as well as papers reporting on research in process. These papers differ from technical papers in that they are shorter in length and undergo a much less stringent peer review. Technical papers cover current applications or procedures, as well as papers resulting from research on fundamental concepts and basic theory. Papers presented in these sessions have successfully completed a rigorous peer review. PowerPoint presentations with audio descriptions of the presentations are posted online in the Virtual Conference. Preprints of the papers are available to all attendees who have purchased a conference registration.

Forums are “off-the-record” discussions held to promote a free exchange of ideas. Reporting of forums is limited to allow individuals to speak confidentially without concern of criticism. There are no papers attached to these forums.

Debates highlight hot-button issues. Experts, either on teams or as individuals, present different sides of an issue in debate format. Each participant presents evidence for or against a specific statement or question such as ‘Is Sustainability Really Sustainable?”.

Panel discussions can feature a broad range of subjects and explore different perspectives on issues in the industry. A panel may feature discussions about integrated project delivery among designers, builders and facility management professionals.

Seminars feature presentations on subjects of current interest. Papers are not available from the Society; however, seminar PowerPoint presentations with audio descriptions of the presentations are posted online in the Virtual Conference. Access is free for attendees who purchase a conference registration. Seminars are available as a collection via subscription to the Technology Portal online and include video files synched with audio, audio files and PDF files of the presentations.

Workshops enable technical committees and other ASHRAE committees to provide a series of short presentations on a topic requiring specific expertise. These short presentations are provided with an increased emphasis on audience participation and training in a specific set of skills. PowerPoint presentations with audio descriptions are posted online in the Virtual Conference.

>> Upcoming Deadlines

        • Friday, January 3, 2025 | Presentation PPTs Due

      Technical Papers

      Technical Papers most often report on ASHRAE-sponsored research and unsolicited research in HVAC&R technical areas.
      All Technical Papers undergo critical, double-blind peer review by three or more specialists to ensure high quality of content. A paper must be accepted by three reviewers to be approved for an ASHRAE Winter or Annual Conference.

      File submission is done online via Manuscript Central. Submission requirements and upload Instructions are available in
      the “Instructions & Forms” section of that website.

      Submit a Technical Paper

      Checklist for 2025 ASHRAE Annual Conference Sponsorship Deliverables

      Thank you for sponsoring the 2025 ASHRAE Annual Conference. Our objective is to provide a valuable service to your company in reaching the most valuable audience of top leaders in the HVAC&R industry and build credibility as innovators in the industry. With your help, we wish to provide a valuable service to ASHRAE members and other industry professionals by providing the opportunity to learn and connect with both in-person and virtual experiences.  

      Your main point of contact for your 2025 Annual Conference sponsorship is Selina Parks. Please send Selina and/or other listed contacts the assets and information requested below. Selina can also help you with any questions you may have related to your sponsorship.

      Below is a check list of information and deadlines to help you receive full value from your sponsorship opportunity.

      Base Sponsorship:

      Dedicated Sponsor Page in ASHRAE 365 Conference App and Website

      Provide all digital materials to ASHRAE for Dedicated Sponsor Page in conference app and website –  any time before May 23

      In addition to your logo, ASHRAE can accept a combination of up to 5 items for your page. Send all items such as your official logo to be used on the site, up to 150 words of promotional copy, links to videos, PDFs, or other information you wish to be displayed on your page. Please also send contact information (name, email address, physical address, and website) as you wish it to be displayed.

      Send all information to Heather West at hwest@ashrae.org. She will be your main contact for building your dedicated Sponsor Page in the ASHRAE conference app and website.

      The sooner the materials are provided to ASHRAE by the sponsor, the longer the exposure on the website and app. Please allow 2 days upon submitting materials to construct your page in the app and website.

      Complimentary Registration

      Submit Registration Information for (1) Complimentary Attendee – please use code provided to you via email from Selina Parks. 

      If your sponsorship includes complimentary tickets to an event, please submit a request for those tickets to Tracy Keller at tkeller@ashrae.org before May 23. 

      Logo Recognition

      Submit a high resolution, vector image of your logo and URL for redirecting clicks – As Soon As Possible

      Your logo and URL will be added to the following locations as soon as it is received.

      • promotional emails
      • conference website
      • ASHRAE home page
      • conference app
      • virtual conference platform
      • onsite signage

      Homepage Recognition

      Submit a 300x250 banner that rotates on the ASHRAE home page– As Soon As Possible

      Recognition on the ashrae.org home page which has 125,000 unique visits average per month. Send 300x250 banner to vjohnson@ashrae.org and abrafford@ashrae.org.

      Attendee Lists and Metrics

      1. ASHRAE will send Opt-In Attendance Lists – by July 16
        A list of all opted-in attendees’ mailing address included in your sponsor thank you packet from 2025-26 ASHRAE President, Bill McQuade
      2. ASHRAE will send Dedicated Sponsor Page Analytics – by July 16
        Includes pageviews of your dedicated sponsor page from the date of creation through the end date of the conference and number of PDF downloads where available.

      Livestream Sponsor Add-On

      1. Submit logo– ASAP

      Logo will be added to conference app for livestreamed sessions. 

         2. ASHRAE will send Opt-In Attendance Lists – by July 16

      A list of opted-in virtual attendees who joined the livestreamed session will be sent to you following the conference.

      Keynote Sponsor Add-On

      1. Submit logo – ASAP

      Logo will be used for onsite signage, printed program and other conference materials.

         2. Opportunity to provide branded merchandise on the chairs –  Week of June 9

      If you wish to provide branded merchandise on the chairs of the plenary session, please plan for 1,000 attendees and reach out to your ASHRAE staff contact for shipping instructions to be shipped to arrive at ASHRAE HQ  

         3. Tabletop for branded literature, giveaways and company representatives for meet and greet –   Week of June 9

      ASHRAE staff will contact you with information related to where the tabletop will be located as well as recommended timing for company representatives.

         4. Reserved premier seating for sponsors –   

      ASHRAE staff will contact you to make sure the appropriate number of seats are saved for your company’s representatives, seated next to ASHRAE leadership at the front of the plenary session. The Opening Plenary Session will take place at 3:15 p.m. ET at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

      Welcome Party Sponsor Add-On

      1. Submit logo – ASAP

      Logo will be used for onsite signage, branded napkins, and event tickets

         2. Tabletop for branded literature, giveaways and company representatives for meet and greet – Week of June 9 

      ASHRAE staff will contact you with information related to where the tabletop will be located as well as recommended timing for company representatives.

         3. Specialty Drink –  

      Sponsor has the option to create a specialty drink to be promoted and served at the Welcome Party bar. ASHRAE staff will contact you to coordinate ingredients and name of the drink.

         4. Submit Names for (3) Complimentary Tickets –  May 23

      Please send the following information to Tracy Keller by May 23.

      First and Last Name

      Company

      Address

      Email

      1)

       

       

       

      2)

       

       

       

      3)

       

       

       

      President’s Luncheon Sponsor Add-On

      1. Submit logo – ASAP

      Logo will be used for onsite signage, event tickets and printed program.

         2. Tabletop for branded literature, giveaways and company representatives for meet and greet – Week of June 9

      ASHRAE staff will contact you with information related to where the tabletop will be located as well as recommended timing for company representatives.

         3. Reserved premier seating for sponsors – Week of June 9

      ASHRAE staff will contact you to make sure the appropriate number of seats are saved for your company’s representatives, seated next to ASHRAE leadership at the front of the President’s Luncheon. The President’s Luncheon will take place at 12:00 p.m. ET at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown on Monday, June 23.

         4. Submit Names for (3) Complimentary Tickets – by May 23

      Please send the following information to Tracy Keller by May 23 

      First and Last Name

      Company

      Address

      Email

      1)

       

       

       

      2)

       

       

       

      3)

       

       

       

      Women in ASHRAE Sponsor Add-On

      1. Submit logo – ASAP

      Logo will be used for onsite signage, event tickets and branded napkins.

         2. Tabletop for branded literature, giveaways and company representatives for meet and greet – Week of June 9

      ASHRAE staff will contact you with information related to where the tabletop will be located as well as recommended timing for company representatives.

         3. Submit Names for (3) Complimentary Tickets – by May 23

      Please send the following information to Tracy Keller.  Tickets may be picked up from the ASHRAE Information Desk in the ASHRAE Conference Registration area located at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, as early as Friday, June 20.

      First and Last Name

      Company

      Address

      Email

      1)

       

       

       

      2)

       

       

       

      3)

       

       

       

       

      Members’ Night Out Sponsor Add-On

      1. Submit logo – ASAP

      Logo will be used for onsite signage, event tickets and branded napkins.

         2. Tabletop for branded literature, giveaways and company representatives for meet and greet – Week of June 9

      ASHRAE staff will contact you with information related to where the tabletop will be located as well as recommended timing for company representatives.

         3. Submit Names for (3) Complimentary Tickets –

      Please send the following information to Tracy Keller by May 23

      First and Last Name

      Company

      Address

      Email

      1)

       

       

       

      2)

       

       

       

      3)

       

       

       

       

         4. Opportunity to provide raffle prizes –  

      Confirm with ASHRAE the prize or prizes you wish to raffle off during the event (i.e., item name, description, value, etc.). ASHRAE staff will work with you on a promotion strategy for the raffle and will provide you with details on how to announce the winner.

      Sponsor Tech Talk Add-On

      1. Select Time Slot for 30-Minute In-Person Talk (slots are first come, first served) – ASAP (at the latest by May 23)

      Sunday, June 22 from 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. ET – 4 slots available
      Monday, June 23 from 2:15 – 2:45 p.m. ET – 4 slots available
      Tuesday, June 24 from 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. ET – 4 slots available

         2. Provide title and description of talk including name, title, company, email address bio and headshot for speaker– ASAP (at the latest by May 23)

         3. ASHRAE will send Opt-In Attendance Lists – by July 16

      The list will include attendees scanned into the session upon arrival and opted-in virtual registrants who attended the Tech Talk virtually.

      Coffee Break Sponsor Add-On

      1. Submit logo – ASAP

      Logo will be used for onsite signage, event tickets and branded napkins.

         2. Select Day of Coffee Break – 

      • Sunday, June 22
      • Monday, June 23
      • Tuesday, June 24
      • Wednesday, June 25

      ASHRAE staff will help you determine the best time for the coffee break conjunction with the scheduled Technical Sessions for the day selected.

         3. Tabletop for branded literature, giveaways and company representatives for meet and greet – Week of June 9

      ASHRAE staff will contact you with information related to where the tabletop will be located as well as recommended timing for company representatives.

      Livestream Sponsor Add-On 

      1. Submit logo– ASAP

      Logo will be added to conference app for livestreamed sessions. 

      2. ASHRAE will send Opt-In Attendance Lists – by July 16

      A list of opted-in virtual attendees who joined the livestreamed session will be sent to you following the conference.

      Swag Sponsor

      1. Submit logo – ASAP

      Logo will be used for onsite signage and other conference materials.

         2. Opportunity to provide branded giveaway to in-person attendees at Registration – 

      If you wish to provide branded giveways to in-person attendees, please plan for 1,500 attendees and reach out to your ASHRAE staff contact for shipping instructions to be shipped to arrive at ASHRAE HQ by June 2025.

         3. Schedule Meet and Greet with ASHRAE Staff – 

      ASHRAE staff will contact you with information related to where the tabletop will be located as well as recommended timing for company representatives to be included in the conference schedule and promotional materials.

      Wi-Fi Sponsor Add-On

      1. Submit logo – ASAP

      Logo will be used for Wi-Fi login splash page and other conference materials.

      Know Before You Go Email Sponsor Add-On

      1. Submit Banner Ad for Know Before You Go Email –  

      Dimensions for the skyscraper ad are 160 pixels wide by 90 pixels high. JPG, GIF and PNG are accepted formats. Please also send the URL it should link to. The Know Before You Go email will be sent to all conference registrants the week before the conference. Please send all materials and correspondence to Joslyn Ratcliff at jratcliff@ashrae.org.

         2. ASHRAE will Provide Email Metrics –  No later than July 16

      ASHRAE will provide number of emails sent, number of emails opened, clickthroughs within the email and number of clicks on your banner ad.

      Dedicated Post-Conference Email Sent to All Opted-In Registrants Sponsor Add-On

      1. Please contact Joslyn Ratcliff at jratcliff@ashrae.org to coordinate the contents and timing of this sponsorship add-on purchase.  Your email will be scheduled first come, first serve basis within 4 weeks of the conference and there is a limit of one message per week. – 

         2. Submit content for email to Joslyn Ratcliff – A proof will be sent for approval 2 business days after content is received.

         3. ASHRAE will provide email metrics on number of emails sent, number of emails opened   – 7 days after dedicated email is sent

      Daily Prize Sponsor Add-On

      1. Select Day of Prize –  

      • Sunday, June 22
      • Monday, June 23
      • Tuesday, June 24
      • Wednesday, June 25

         2. Submit information about the Prize for Promotion –  

      Submit name of item, value, and message for ASHRAE to include in conference promotional materials. This information will be used for drafting remarks for the plenary session to promote the raffle item.

      On-Demand Session Sponsor Add-On

      No additional deliverables are required. As long as sponsoring company’s logo and URL have been submitted, that is all ASHRAE needs for this sponsorship.

      Member Lounge Sponsor Add-On

      1. Submit logo – ASAP

      Logo will be used for onsite signage and other conference materials.

         2. Schedule Meet and Greet Time Slot –  

      ASHRAE staff will contact you with information related to where in the Members Lounge the tabletop will be located as well as recommended timing for company representatives to be included in the conference schedule and promotional materials.

      ASHRAE 365 App Dedicated Sponsor Add-On

      • Submit logo – ASAP

            To be featured on the main Conference Graphic within the main Event Section of the ASHRAE 365 app, visible to all event users.

      • Submit Banner Add to be featured at the bottom of the Annual Conference Event page in ASHRAE 365 – By May 23
         
        • Accepted formats: PNG or JPEG
        • Dimensions: 300×50px, 600×100px, 900×150px, or 1200×200px
        • Maximum file size: 400kB (animated GIFs not supported)

      • Submit content for a push notification to be sent to opted-in conference attendees during the event. – By May 23
        • Headline: 35-60 characters (emojis supported)
        • Message copy: 100 characters recommended (flexible if needed)
        • Optional: Logo and link for added visibility

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