Registrations have opened for ARBS 2026, Australia’s leading exhibition for the air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry.
ARBS 2026 will return to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 5-7 May and will host more than 10,000 industry professionals, 350 exhibitors and more than 100 seminars and technical sessions, making it the most comprehensive ARBS program to date
It will showcase the latest in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) and building services technology, spanning equipment, components, controls, software, automation, digital engineering and energy-optimisation solutions.
The event will also introduce several new dedicated precincts:
– The IBTech Pavilion features the latest in intelligent building technology, with daily expert presentations in the IBTech Talks Theatre.
– The International Pavilion brings global manufacturers and innovators to Australian audiences, offering a snapshot beyond our borders.
– The Education Pavilion connects apprentices, students, educators and employers with the skills and workforce pathways necessary to shape the sector’s future.
Also on the show floor is the Presentation Theatre, which will host free live demonstrations.
Visitors will see real-time product testing, system walk-throughs and new product launches, which provide practical, hands-on insight into the latest industry innovations.
“ARBS 2026 is our most ambitious and comprehensive program yet,” ARBS Exhibitions chief executive officer Amanda Searle says. “The industry is evolving at a rapid pace, whether through electrification, digitalisation, workforce development or energy innovation and ARBS 2026 is where every part of our sector comes together to share knowledge to shape its future direction.”
The event is also expected to feature a content-rich seminar program, industry tours, networking events and the prestigious ARBS Awards, which recognise excellence, leadership and innovation across a new two-stream format: the ARBS Industry Excellence Awards and the ARBS Future Leader Awards.
Registration is free for all industry professionals. Further information is available at arbs.com.au/arbs2026
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