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Step into the world of HVAC Hero and test your problem-solving skills!

ASHRAE Region-at-Large invites members, students, and young engineers to play, learn, and discover how smart HVAC decisions can save energy and improve building performance.

Navigate the building with Muggy, solve real HVAC challenges, and see how many kWh you can save.

Play. Learn. Save Energy. Be an HVAC Hero.

Visit: https://lnkd.in/dpDwVf2V

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Sarah E. Maston, P.E., BCxP, LEED AP

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ASHRAE Region-at-Large successfully participated in Big 5 Construct Egypt 2026 through an impactful program featuring keynote speeches, a panel discussion, and an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer session.

The event brought together ASHRAE leaders, distinguished speakers, and industry professionals to share insights, leadership perspectives, and regional expertise with the HVAC&R and built environment community.

Special appreciation to the keynote speakers, panelists, ASHRAE DL, members, and organizers for supporting this successful industry gathering.

ASHRAE Region-at-Large — Where Things Happen.

The continued collaboration between Empower and ASHRAE represents an important step toward advancing best practices in district cooling, energy efficiency, and sustainability across the region.

The development of the District Cooling Guide will support the industry by providing practical guidance, improving operational excellence, and strengthening the role of district cooling as a key solution for sustainable urban development.

A strong example of how collaboration between industry leaders and technical societies can create meaningful impact for the built environment.

William McQuade
Ashrae Social Media

This year’s CRC will bring together ASHRAE leaders, chapter members, young engineers, students, sponsors, exhibitors, and industry professionals from across the region for an engaging program featuring:

Venue: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Dates: 1st October – 4th October 2026

This is an important opportunity for ASHRAE members and industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the continued growth of ASHRAE Region-at-Large.

Register now and secure your participation:

https://lnkd.in/diJk_e9s

ASHRAE Presidential Visit in Region-at-Large | Dubai

The ASHRAE Presidential Visit across Region-at-Large continued in Dubai with a series of meaningful engagements focused on leadership, collaboration, sustainability, and the future of the built environment.

As part of the visit, ASHRAE representatives were honored to participate in a meeting with H.E. Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure — MOEIUAE, alongside William McQuade, 2025–26 ASHRAE President, Dr.Ahmed Alaa Eldin Mohamed Mahmoud, Abdallah Mahmoud, MSc, CEM®. , and Osama Khayata.

The meeting provided a valuable platform to discuss the future of sustainable and healthy buildings, strengthen cooperation between ASHRAE and MOEI, and explore opportunities to support the continued development of building codes, standards, and best practices in the UAE.

The Dubai visit also included an engaging evening hosted by the ASHRAE Falcon Chapter UAE, bringing together chapter leadership and members for an open exchange with the ASHRAE President on sustainability, energy efficiency, chapter impact, and the evolving direction of the built environment.

This important stop reflected the strength of ASHRAE’s regional presence, where global leadership, local expertise, and government collaboration come together to advance a more sustainable, resilient, and healthy built environment.

The Presidential Visit journey continues across Region-at-Large — connecting chapters, strengthening partnerships, and shaping the future of the built environment.

ASHRAE RAL Chapter Regional Conference Participation Awards 2026

The ASHRAE RAL Student Competition Committee is pleased to announce a special opportunity for outstanding student members to participate in the upcoming Chapter Regional Conference 2026.

Three selected students will receive special recognition, conference participation support, and the opportunity to shadow RAL Leadership during the conference.

Students are encouraged to connect with their Student Branch Advisor and/or Chapter President for nomination details.

ASHRAE Presidential Visit in Region-at-Large | Jordan Chapter

The ASHRAE Presidential Visit in Region-at-Large began with a successful and engaging visit to the ASHRAE-Jordan Chapter in Amman.

The chapter had the honor of welcoming Mr. William McQuade, 2025–26 ASHRAE President, together with Mr. Bassel Anbari PE, ASHRAE Director and Regional Chair — Region-at-Large, for an open discussion session with ASHRAE members, industry professionals, engineers, academics, students, and volunteers.

The event provided a valuable platform for meaningful dialogue on ASHRAE’s global vision, Indoor Environmental Quality, sustainability, energy efficiency, and the future of the built environment. It also highlighted the important role of chapters in strengthening professional engagement, advancing technical knowledge, and supporting ASHRAE’s mission across diverse communities.

This visit marks an important beginning to the President’s journey across Region-at-Large, celebrating chapter leadership, volunteer commitment, and the shared responsibility of shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment.

Sincere appreciation to the ASHRAE Jordan Chapter for hosting this successful event and to all attendees for their active participation.

The journey continues across Region-at-Large.

Regional leadership participation, encouragement, and collaboration took center stage at the ASHRAE NIGERIA CHAPTER 2026 Distinguished Lecture Program.

Successfully concluded at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, the program brought together ASHRAE leaders, industry professionals, students, and key stakeholders for an impactful gathering focused on advancing the future of sustainable HVAC&R in Africa.

ASHRAE Region-at-Large leadership showed strong support for the Nigeria Chapter, reinforcing the value of regional engagement, technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and leadership development across the ASHRAE community.

The regional leadership participation included:
Farooq Mehboob – ASHRAE Presidential Member
Adeeba Mehboob – ASHRAE RAL RMCR
Abbas Sajid – ASHRAE RAL Regional Nominating Committee Member
Ade Awujoola Adulooja – ASHRAE RAL Regional DEI Chair

From distinguished lectures and masterclasses to technical talks, panel discussions, networking, and industry engagement, the program served as a powerful platform to connect people, exchange ideas, and inspire action toward a more sustainable built environment.

Congratulations to the ASHRAE Nigeria Chapter for delivering a successful and high-impact program that reflects the growing strength of ASHRAE in Africa and the continued commitment of Region-at-Large to support its chapters, members, and future leaders.

Together, we continue shaping the future of sustainable HVAC&R.

ASHRAE Region-at-Large was proudly represented at The HVACR Nigeria and Big 5 Construct Nigeria, strengthening our presence and engagement within the region’s growing built environment and HVAC industry.

As part of this representation, the visit also supported RVC regional chapter engagement and visits, reinforcing the connection between regional leadership and local chapters while creating opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and stronger member involvement across Nigeria.
ASHRAE RAL was represented by:

• Mohammed Heider – RVC CTTC, ASHRAE RAL
• Patrick Ata – RAL Financial Support, ASHRAE RAL
• Ade Awujoola – Regional DEI, ASHRAE RAL

Their presence reflects ASHRAE RAL’s continued commitment to supporting chapters, strengthening regional relationships, and advancing our mission across the Region-at-Large.
It is encouraging to see ASHRAE leadership actively engaging with industry platforms such as The Big 5 Construct Nigeria while also maintaining close connections with our regional chapters.

We are pleased to announce that HVACR Nigeria is endorsed by ASHRAE RAL.

ASHRAE is a global society advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, supporting the development of sustainable and high-performing built environments through research, standards and education.

Through its Region-at-Large, ASHRAE connects professionals across Africa, the Middle East, Türkiye and Pakistan, promoting knowledge sharing, technical excellence and industry collaboration across diverse and emerging markets.

This endorsement reinforces the technical credibility of HVACR Nigeria as a platform bringing together engineers, contractors, consultants and industry professionals aligned with global standards and best practices.

Running alongside the exhibition, HVACR Talks will feature expert-led sessions focused on system performance, energy efficiency and real-world HVACR applications.

✅ Register for free: https://lnkd.in/gsCbtF5v
🔗 View the full agenda: https://lnkd.in/g5UHaWBd

📅 9 April 2026
📍 Landmark Centre, Lagos