ASHRAE Releases Program for Fall Decarbonization Conference
PRESS RELEASE
Atlanta GA (June 18, 2025) — ASHRAE has released the technical program for the 2025 Building Decarbonization Conference, October 22-24, in Chicago, IL, at the Westin Chicago River North. The technical program is now available and registration is open.
"This conference is part of the movement shaping the future of sustainable buildings—join us in Chicago in 2025," said Conference Chair Luke Leung. "Discover groundbreaking strategies, forge lasting partnerships, and gain practical insights to drive decarbonization at scale — all in a city renowned for turning bold ideas into real-world impact. As the global response to climate change grows more complex, this is the moment to connect, collaborate, and lead.”
The two-and-a-half day event includes 21 seminars, 14 panels, and three keynote sessions. The technical program is structured around four key tracks: Scaling Decarbonization, Innovator’s Showcase, Blueprints for Change and Beyond Decarbonization.
Presentations from invited speakers include:
- “Beyond Energy: A Workshop on Tackling Whole Life Carbon” – Wyatt Ross, CMTA, Cincinnati, OH, and Juan Guarin, Perkins Eastman, Washington, DC;
- “Is Zero Even Possible” – Moderated by Elizabeth K Tomlinson, Stantec, Calgary, AB Canada;
- “Similar Decarbonization Goals, Different Decarbonization Paths for Two District Energy Systems” – Blake Ellis, Burns & McDonnell, Kansas City, MO;
- “Careers in Building Decarbonization: Navigating an Emerging Industry” – Moderated by Amanda Webb, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH;
- “Decarbonizing Campus Infrastructure: A California College Example” – Kent Peterson, P2S Inc., Long Beach, CA.
For more information, to see the full program, or to register for the 2025 Building Decarbonization Conference, visit ashrae.org/2025decarb.
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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.
Founded in 1894, ASHRAE is an industry leader in research, standards writing, publishing, certification and continuing education, ASHRAE and its members are dedicated to promoting a healthy and sustainable built environment for all, through strategic partnerships with organizations in the HVAC&R community and across related industries.
The Society is showcasing integrated building solutions and sustainability in action through the opening of the ASHRAE Global Headquarters building in metro-Atlanta, Georgia.