Join Johnson Controls at AHR 2026

February 2-4 | Las Vegas | Johnson Controls: Booth C2925, Central Hall

AHR 2026 floor plan

AHR Expo - Display of HVACR & Controls innovations

The AHR Expo provides an opportunity to bring us face-to-face with the entire spectrum of the HVACR industry and controls in order to maintain and grow existing relationships.

Once again, our leading portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services will be on display to help you choose and implement solutions that drive more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable spaces.

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AHR Press Release

View our online press kit for the latest news, product images and executive bios.

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This year at AHR, our booth transforms into a live podcast studio hosting a dynamic lineup of sessions with industry leaders, innovators, and big thinkers shaping the future of HVACR. From energy efficiency breakthroughs to decarbonization strategies and next‑generation building technologies, each episode brings fresh insights and real‑world perspectives straight from the heart of the expo.

Join us throughout the show and be part of the ideas, stories, and sparks of inspiration driving our industry forward.

Monday, Feb.2nd
Podcast Session
Speakers and Title


10:00 AM
Mission Critical: How next gen HVACR controls are powering the building lifecycle
Tyler Smith, VP, Global Lifecycle Solutions
Faisal Pandit, President, Building Management Systems


10:30 AM
Catching up at AHR 2026
Lei Schlitz, Vice President & President, Global Products & Solutions
Faisal Pandit, President, Building Management Systems
Tyler Smith, VP, Global Lifecycle Solutions

11:00 AM
ESCO Institute: The Future of Cooling: How Environmental Pressures Are Reshaping HVAC
Rob Tanner, Applied Product Marketing

11:25 AM
ESCO Institute: Metasys 15 sets a new standard
James Burke, VP of Product and Lifecycle Solutions
JJ Plotz, Program Manager

12:30 PM
HVAC On-Air: Chiller Trends in 2026 & What To Expect Moving Forward
Rob Tanner, Applied Product Marketing

2:30 PM
How High-Density Chillers Unlock Scalability and What it Means for Data Centers
Aaron Lewis, Chief Commercial Officer GDCS & VPGM Applied Equipment
Mihir Nandkeolyar, Director Bus Development & Techn Strategy, Thermal Mgmt
Rob Tanner, Applied Product Marketing

3:30 PM
HVAC Jess: Women Leading the Way
Liana Domena, Sr. Product Manager
Snita Menon, Product Management Director - Control Systems
Pamela Padgett, Engineer – Controls

4:45 PM
Building lifecycle industry perspectives and shifting dynamics
Todd Grabowski, Vice President and President, Americas
Tyler Smith, VP, Global Lifecycle Solutions

Tuesday, Feb. 3rd
Podcast Session
Speakers and Title


10:15 AM
Navigating the A2L & A3 Refrigerant Transition
Brandon Steward, OEM Channel Manager
Keith Gifford, Senior Product Manager
Bill Merritt, Director, Business Development

11:00 AM
Applying ASHRAE 36 in real projects + demo
Dave Kadera, moderator
Bernard Clement, Global Portfolio Leader Technical and Engineer

12:00 PM
Trends in Intelligent Buildings
Chris Bontempo, Chief Marketing Officer
James Burke, VP of Product and Lifecycle Solutions
Kaishi Zhang, VP Product Management, Smart Building Systems

1:00 PM
Staying Ahead in HVAC/Controls: The Owner’s Reality
James Burke, VP of Product and Lifecycle Solutions
Cochrane Supply, owner
Bedard Controls, owner
Controls Co, owner

2:00 PM
Better Together Metasys & OpenBlue
Kaishi Zhang, VP Product Management, Smart Building Systems
Tushar Kshirsagar, Assoc. Director, Product Operations OpenBlue
Babak Haghayeghi, Product Management Director – BAS

2:30 PM
Reliable Trades: Reliable Field Devices Unlock Better BAS Outcomes
Babak Haghayeghi, Product Management Director – BAS
Snita Menon, Product Management Director - Control Systems

4:00 PM
AI Powered customer outcomes with OpenBlue
Robbie Glen Davis, Sr Product Manager
Brian Treu, Digital Sales Director

4:30 PM
Reflections from a former Customer and current vendor
Kate Anderson, Digital Sales Engineer
Mark Allan Thompson, Digital Sales Engineer

Wednesday, Feb. 4th
Podcast Session
Speakers and Title


10:00 AM
HVAC trends for 2026
Rob Tanner, Applied Product Marketing

11:00 AM
Compliance‑Driven Environmental Monitoring in Healthcare Facilities
Kate Anderson, Digital Sales Engineer
Brian Treu, Digital Sales Director

11:30 AM
Crafting a strong business case with central plant simulation
Kate Anderson, Digital Sales Engineer
Brian Treu, Digital Sales Director

Live at the Tradeshow : Innovation You Can See, Touch, and Experience

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Experience the Next Era of High‑Density Cooling​

At this year's show we’re unveiling new YORK technologies engineered for unprecedented cooling capacity, smarter load management, and efficiency levels that challenge industry assumptions. Think tighter footprints. Higher output. More flexibility for demanding applications. And a platform designed to scale with the future. experience the future of cooling power.

If you’re planning tomorrow’s high‑performance environments, you won’t want to miss what’s coming.

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Building Automation and Controls

Revolutionize Your Facility’s Performance with Intelligent Control Technologies

Discover the power of Metasys at the show

See how Johnson Controls’ Metasys building management system brings HVAC, chillers, fire, lighting, security, and more together on one powerful platform. Version 15.0 now supports 1,000 IP devices per server and 50,000 objects, giving large campuses and multi‑site portfolios room to grow without costly hardware upgrades. It also adds an advanced Energy Management suite for real‑time emissions tracking and smarter decarbonization.

Experience a Metasys demo - the future of connected buildings at our booth.

Metasys 15.0

Building Automation and Controls portfolio

Our full portfolio includes everything from cutting-edge building automation platforms and commercial refrigeration systems to precision HVAC controls—empowering you to elevate performance across your building, including:

OpenBlue - Creating efficient, sustainable & resilient buildings across your real estate portfolio

Leverage building data and integrated AI to achieve impactful outcomes throughout the building lifecycle.

OpenBlue is a smart building ecosystem that combines a secured and scalable open data platform with AI powered applications to deliver impactful business value across the entire building life cycle.

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OpenBlue Key Portfolio

Delivering proven energy savings, substantial increases in equipment uptime, measurable gains in space efficiency and maximizes asset value with improved occupant experiences.