ASHRAE Announces 2027 Global TechCon in North America, Focusing on AI in Built Environments
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has announced its 2027 Global TechCon North America conference, which will take place in Ottawa. The event will focus on the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of the built environment. ASHRAE is seeking innovative presentations that showcase real-world applications, emerging research, and lessons learned from AI deployments in buildings. The conference will feature six key tracks, including Climate Change and Resilience, Residential Buildings, Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), International Best Practices and District Energy, Energy Management, and Portfolio Planning, Business Strategy, Finance, & Accountability. Topics will cover AI-enabled decarbonization, climate risk assessment, load flexibility, intelligent thermostats, occupant behavior modeling, sensor fusion, predictive control, and business cases for sustainability. Researchers, practitioners, building owners, technology...