A major Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) and building services exhibition is scheduled to take place in Queensland later this year.
Reported to be among the largest of its kind in Australia, the ARBS Exhibition will be conducted across two days, 27-28 August 2025, at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
ARBSQLD is expected to feature more than 100 exhibitors who will showcase their latest products and services. The event also serves as a networking opportunity for attendees, allowing them to source new products, collaborate on projects or advance their careers.
This year’s edition is expected to attract thousands of professionals from facility management, engineering, architecture, construction, development, government, education and the trades fields. Registration for the event is free and now open.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for professionals from across the state to view the latest products, network with industry leaders and observe hands-on solutions aligned to the evolving needs of our industry. From those working on major projects to just commencing their career, ARBSQLD will help provide the insights and connections to support their next steps,” ARBS Exhibitions CEO Amanda Searle says.
The ARBS legacy
The ARBS exhibition is held every two years, with the first event taking place in 1998 from what was originally known as the AIRAH show.
For more than two-and-a-half decades, the event has been held in Sydney and Melbourne, travelling to Brisbane for the first time.
A statement on the ARBS website attributes the decision to “Queensland’s booming construction and infrastructure sectors” that now requires an event that shines the spotlight on the state’s growing opportunities.
ARBSQLD coincides with the international IBPSA Building Simulation Conference hosted by AIRAH, which attracts global experts in energy-efficient and sustainable building design and will also take place 24-27 August in Brisbane.
The previous edition of the show, the ARBS 2024, was held at the International Convention Centre Sydney with 350 exhibitors showcasing their latest advancements to 9,378 visitors. One of the highlights of the event included an exclusive tour of Sydney’s Salesforce Tower plant room.
The ARBS 2024 Exhibition Report revealed that 68 percent of attendees identified as either primary decision-makers or influencers in purchasing decisions. Further, 76.75 percent of visitors discovered products or services they plan to use or purchase within the next two years, and 77.61 percent found new suppliers they intend to engage with over the same period.
ARBS 2026, meanwhile, will be held on 5-7 May 2026 at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre.
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