AHR Expo 2021 cancelled, ASHRAE now virtual
USA: ASHRAE has announced that the 2021 AHR Expo, originally scheduled to be held January 25-27, 2021, in Chicago, has been cancelled.
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AHR Expo postponed until at least March
The decision to postpone was taken following consultation with exhibitors and attendees, 80% of whom were in favour of moving the event to the available dates of March 15-17 at McCormick Place.