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Innovation Prevails: Meet the 2026 AHR Expo Innovation Awards Winners

The battle to be the best is on.

The AHR Expo has announced the winners of the 2026 AHR Expo Innovation Awards in 10 industry categories: building automation, cooling, heating, indoor air quality, plumbing, refrigeration, software, sustainable solutions, tools and instruments and ventilation.

These 10 products will compete head-to-head to be awarded the coveted AHR Expo Product of the Year award at the 2026 Show, scheduled for Feb. 2-4 in Las Vegas.

Meet the 2026 AHR Expo Innovation Awards Winners.

Know Before You Go

Innovation on Display


Thousands of industry professionals explored countless products at the 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando, Fla.

ASHRAE is looking forward to returning to Las Vegas for the AHR Expo, held from Feb. 2-4!

 At this year’s Show, over 1,800 exhibitors are expected to spread out across the Las Vegas Convention Center. Air-conditioning units, building materials and more will fill out that floor space as engineers, contractors and facility operators flock to the Show in search of products that can help them find solutions to the latest industry challenges.

Visit https://ahr26.mapyourshow.com for more detailed information on exhibitors, products, the floor plan, et cetera.

If you’re not using a smart phone or prefer paper, a paper floor plan and a Show directory are available and contain information on product categories and booth numbers. Read more

2026 AHR Expo Education Program Revealed 

The free AHR Education Program includes industry seminars, panel discussions, rapid-fire new product presentations, for-credit courses and live podcasts.

Explore the Education Program. 

Trends Report: Looking Ahead to 2026

The 2025 AHR Expo will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-4, 2026.

HVACR is a uniquely dynamic industry, uniting professionals from cross-disciplinary sectors. While our day-to-day roles may differ, we share common goals that drive progress with the objective to advance HVACR. The Industry Trend Report reflects this diversity, offering insights that bridge perspectives and spark meaningful conversations regarding the state of the industry ahead of Vegas. Insightful contributions from our endorsing associations alongside perspectives from the various voices that make up the industry make for a unique compilation that captures the breadth of roles within HVACR and highlights key topics shaping today’s discussions. We are grateful to all who participated—your perspectives are essential to understanding both the challenges and opportunities facing our industry.
As we prepare to meet in person, we recognize that aligning our varied approaches is critical to continued growth and shared success—a commitment that grows more important each year.
Download the 2026 AHR Expo Trend Report.

ASHRAE has compiled this publication with care, but ASHRAE has not investigated and ASHRAE expressly disclaims any duty to investigate any product entered in the 2026 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. The appearance of any technical data or editorial material on any product does not constitute endorsement, warranty or guarantee by ASHRAE.

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