ASHRAE will offer a dynamic technical program for the 2026 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium, taking place April 13-14, 2026, in Los Angles, California. Following a sold-out inaugural event in 2025, the symposium returns with an expanded agenda designed to empower women and allies across the HVAC&R and built environment industries.
The event offers professionals at every career stage, from students and early-career practitioners to seasoned executives, the opportunity to enhance leadership skills, grow their professional networks, and explore inclusive strategies for advancing women in the HVACR industry.
2026 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium key breakout sessions include:
- Building Future Makers: How to Inspire the Next Generation into the Trades explores strategies to empower young talent and expand pathways into HVAC&R and related technical careers.
- Smarter Buildings Start with You: AI and IoT in HVAC provides practical insights into how artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things technologies are being applied to improve building performance and commissioning.
- Executive Presence Without Pretending focuses on developing authentic confidence, clear communication and personal influence in both technical and leadership roles.
- Inside the Walls of Net-Zero: Women Designing the Future highlights real-world case studies showcasing women leading decarbonization, electrification and net-zero building projects.
- Managing Technical Teams with Emotional Intelligence offers tools and approaches for effective leadership across varying backgrounds, roles and experience levels.
About ASHRAE
ASHRAE is an international society of more than 50,000 heating, refrigerating and air-conditioning professionals from over 132 nations dedicated to serving humanity and promoting a sustainable world.
