AHR Expo 2022 is on! Exhibitors prepare to once again take over the Show floor and attendee
metrics are trending positively for a return to business in a big way as we head to Vegas
WESTPORT, Conn. – Representatives from AHR Expo show management,
along with Co-Sponsors ASHRAE and AHRI, met last week in Vegas for an in-person planning
meeting for the 2022 event. Though pre-Show meetings in the event city and venue are not
unusual at this stage in the planning cycle, this year’s meeting was especially important. After
spending nearly a week in Vegas for meetings and multiple site visits, leadership concluded the
trip with positive momentum for the return to large-scale, in-person events, and the 2022 AHR
Expo as the kick-off that will welcome back the HVACR and water heating community.
“We want exhibitors and attendees of the 2022 AHR Expo to be assured that safety is a top
priority as we return to our first in-person show since 2020,” said Jeff Littleton, ASHRAE
Executive Vice President. “While we are aware of the concerns regarding the evolving state of
the COVID-19 pandemic, AHR Expo Show Management, AHRI and ASHRAE are committed to
taking every precaution possible to provide a safe, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere, in full
compliance with all public health guidelines. We are thrilled to welcome everyone back to this
industry-leading event, where ideas and emerging HVACR technologies will be shared.”
The meeting’s agenda included typical topics, such as Show floor planning and general logistics;
however, this year the committee prioritized new considerations for COVID-19 and related
industry challenges.
“We are aware of the challenges that members of our industry are navigating, including safety
concerns,” said Mark Stevens, manager of AHR Expo. “The JEPC serves as our opportunity to
stay informed of these concerns and challenges and to work together in devising solutions that
mitigate them. At the top of our list for the 2022 Show is hosting a safe event to welcome
everyone in the industry back to business and large-scale networking. We are energized by last
week’s meeting, as well as the work our partners are continuing to get us back on the floor for
crucial face-to-face meetings. I am confident as we head into Vegas, it’s really going to be a
great Show and a much anticipated welcome back.”
The JEPC brings together a sharing of ideas and action items to prepare for a successful event.
This year, time in Vegas was spent at length planning safety measures that will roll out onto the
Show floor. Show Management remains in contact with city and state officials for updates to
the latest government mandates and recommendations. The JEPC takes careful consideration
of HVACR community organizations, as well as expert guidelines released by ASHRAE when
planning guidelines for the AHR Expo. While recommendations will continue to be updated as
January approaches, at the present time, we are planning to implement the following safety
measures:
● Masks will be required for all attendees indoors, including vaccinated individuals
● No masks will be required in outdoor spaces
● Social distancing in small areas such as bathrooms will be encouraged
● A designated first aid area will be provided for any immediate needs or medical issues
● Hand sanitizer stations will be located throughout the building
Additionally, the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) was awarded the Global Biorisk Advisory
Council (GBAC) STAR facility accreditation by ISSA: The Worldwide Cleaning Industry
Association, the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. Considered the gold
standard for safe facilities, the GBAC program was designed to control the risks associated with
infectious agents, including the virus responsible for COVID-19. The LVCC was the first facility in
Nevada to receive the accreditation. (source: LVCC website)
Show Management continues to maintain open lines of communication with the Las Vegas
Convention Center and all partnering vendors that affect Show attendees and exhibitors.
Leadership is especially encouraged by the discussion of the successful events happening now
around the country, including in Vegas at the Show venue, as well as those scheduled to take
place between now and AHR Expo’s kick-off in the new year. Just recently, PACK Expo wrapped
up a successful event, exceeding their expected attendance by nearly 5,000. This encouraging
news further demonstrates the desire to return to larger-scale events, where innovation and
business networking are uniquely offered.
“AHRI and our member manufacturers are very much looking forward to reconvening the
industry at the 2022 AHR Expo in Las Vegas,” said AHRI President & CEO Stephen Yurek. “The
Expo is truly where the global industry meets, and having the manufacturers, distributors,
contractors, technicians, and engineers gathered once again under one roof will reconnect us
and reinvigorate our shared goal of providing the most innovative, most energy-efficient
equipment to improve the health, safety, and comfort of our customers,” he added.
Additionally, AHR Expo Mexico recently hosted a successful event at Cintermex in Monterrey,
N.L. on September 21-23, 2021. Exhibitors and attendees alike shared enthusiasm to once again
gather for a jam-packed week of new products, technology, innovation, education and
networking.
“AHR Expo Mexico was such a positive and safe experience full of energy and excitement to be
back together,” continued Stevens. “It was an excellent opportunity to see how safety protocols
and planning are the key to getting us back to business. Last week’s AHR Expo Vegas JEPC
meeting reassured just that – we are fortunate in this industry to have such skilled and strong
partners and we are unified in securing the success of the HVACR industry, including getting us
back to events such as the AHR Expo that are crucial to future growth. Let’s get back to
business, we look forward to hosting you in Vegas!”
ABOUT THE AHR EXPO
The AHR Expo is the world’s premier HVACR event, attracting the most comprehensive
gathering of industry professionals from around the globe each year. The Show provides a
unique forum where manufacturers of all sizes and specialties, whether a major industry brand
or innovative start-up, can come together to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR
technology under one roof. Since 1930, the AHR Expo has remained the industry’s best place
for OEMs, engineers, contractors, facility operators, architects, educators and other industry
professionals to explore the latest trends and applications and to cultivate mutually beneficial
business relationships. The next Show, co-sponsored by ASHRAE and AHRI, will be held Jan. 31 –
Feb. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas, and is held concurrently with ASHRAE’s Winter Conference.
For more information, visit ahrexpo.com and follow @ahrexpo on Twitter.
The AHR Expo is produced and managed by:
International Exposition Company, Inc.
15 Franklin Street
Westport, CT 06880
Telephone: 203-221-9232
Fax: 203-221-9260
Email: info@ahrexpo.com
