Innovate
See the technologies, control systems and VRF thinking moving the industry forward.
01 Pakistan's premier HVACR exhibition & conference
HVACR
Trends
6.02026
The built environment meets the future of climate technology.
Conference theme
VRF: Evolution, Innovation
and the Future
and the Future
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Architecture is a system.Better air. Better buildings. Better cities.
DATE16–17 OCTOBER 2026
VENUEPEARL CONTINENTAL HOTEL, KARACHI
ADMISSIONFREE · REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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02 / THE GATHERING
One room for the people who specify, shape, install and operate the spaces we live in.
06editions of
HVACR Trends
HVACR Trends
02days of talks,
forums & expo
forums & expo
01shared direction:
a resilient future
a resilient future
03 The event
Pakistan's HVACR
community, in focus.
HVACR Trends 6.0 is a dedicated meeting point for the engineers, consultants, manufacturers, facility teams and building professionals responsible for the next generation of Pakistan's built environment.
Efficiency
Put energy performance and practical building outcomes at the centre of the conversation.
Sustain
Examine refrigerant transitions, low-GWP alternatives and the path to more responsible systems.
Connect
Build working relationships across the people who design, supply, commission and maintain.
04 The conference theme
VRF: Evolution,
Innovation and the Future
Variable Refrigerant Flow has changed how buildings are conditioned. HVACR Trends 6.0 asks what comes next.
From flexible zoning and simultaneous heating and cooling to smart controls and large-scale commercial deployment, VRF is no longer a niche solution. This is the moment to examine its evolution, its practical limits and its role in the buildings Pakistan will inhabit next.
Innovate. Sustain. Connect.
SESSION DIRECTIONSVRF / 6.0
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SEM
PORTRAIT
TO FOLLOW
TO FOLLOW
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP / 2026–27
05 Confirmed keynote
Sarah E.
Maston, P.E.
BCxP, LEED AP · ASHRAE Society President 2026–27
We are honoured to welcome Ms. Sarah E. Maston, P.E., the 2026–27 President of ASHRAE, to HVACR Trends 6.0. Her presence brings global perspective and Society leadership to Pakistan's engineering community.
ASHRAE's network spans more than 57,000 members in 180+ countries. Her leadership theme, “Changing the Game: Retrofitting for Resilience,” speaks directly to the work of improving existing buildings and preparing them for a more resilient future.
“Changing the Game:ASHRAE Presidential Theme · 2026–27
Retrofitting for Resilience.”
06 Conference Programme
Two days.
One direction.
7 technical papers · ASHRAE Presidential Address · Networking Breakfast with Sarah E. Maston · Panel Discussion · Exhibition & Ribbon-Cutting.
DAY 01 / 16.10.26Opening
the conversation
the conversation
Assembly of GuestsPearl Continental Hotel, Karachi
OpeningRecitation & National AnthemFormal opening of HVACR Trends 6.0
CeremonyOpening RemarksOmer Khan · Chairman, Organizing Committee
WelcomePresidential AddressIbad Hasan · President, ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter
Chapter AddressPaper 1 — VRF 2.0: From Variable Refrigerant Flow to Intelligent HVACBilal Javed · Channels Manager Sales HVAC, Bosch Home Comfort Group (Hitachi / York / Bosch) — Pakistan
Technical PaperProduct PresentationDiamond Sponsor
SponsorPaper 2 — Topic to be confirmedKashif Ali
Technical PaperProduct PresentationDiamond Sponsor
SponsorPaper 3 — Evolution of New Refrigerants and Practical ApplicationsZeeshan · Country Manager, AHI Carrier Pakistan · ASHRAE Regional Representative at Large
Technical PaperQ&A / Open DiscussionMorning papers session
DiscussionLunch & Jumu'ah Prayer Break
BreakAssembly of Guests — Formal CeremonyVIP addresses, Presidential Address & Ribbon-Cutting
CeremonyOpening RemarksOmer Khan · Chairman, Organizing Committee
CeremonyAddressIbad Hasan · President, ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter
CeremonyAddressFarooq Mehboob · Presidential Member, ASHRAE
CeremonyAddressMr. Yousuf Hasan · President, Pakistan HVACR Society (PHVACRS)
CeremonyASHRAE Presidential AddressSarah E. Maston, P.E., BCxP, LEED AP · ASHRAE Society President 2026–27
KeynotePresentation of Souvenir to Sarah Maston
CeremonyRibbon-Cutting Ceremony & Exhibition WalkthroughOfficial opening of the HVACR Trends 6.0 Exhibition Floor
ExhibitionDAY 02 / 17.10.26Building
what's next
what's next
Networking Breakfast — Arrival & BreakfastAn Intimate Morning Conversation with the ASHRAE President
NetworkingWelcome & IntroductionNetworking Breakfast Programme
NetworkingOpening RemarksSarah E. Maston · ASHRAE Society President
NetworkingConversation with the PresidentModerated session — open dialogue with global ASHRAE leadership
NetworkingAsk the PresidentNext Generation round, then open floor
NetworkingPaper 4 — Future Design: What is Our Standard of Care?Luke Leung, P.E. · ASHRAE Fellow · LEED Fellow · BEMP · P.Eng
Technical PaperProduct PresentationDiamond Sponsor
SponsorPaper 5 — VRF Flow Design and ApplicationHesham Safwat, Ph.D. · ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer & VRF Training Instructor
Technical PaperProduct PresentationDiamond Sponsor
SponsorTea Break
BreakPaper 6 — Topic to be confirmedTahir Raza · ASHRAE Regional Representative at Large
Technical PaperProduct PresentationDiamond Sponsor
SponsorLunch & Prayer Break
BreakPanel DiscussionParticipants to be announced
PanelPaper 7 — VRF: Modern TechnologyAhmed Hossam Antar · ASHRAE Regional Representative at Large
Technical PaperClosing RemarksEnd of HVACR Trends 6.0
Closing07 The expo floor
Where ideas
become systems.
HVACR Trends 6.0 gives manufacturers and solution providers a direct platform to meet the people who influence, specify, procure and operate HVACR systems in Pakistan.
Enquire about exhibition spaceWHO SHOULD EXHIBIT01—09
- 01 VRF & multi-split system manufacturers
- 02 Chiller, AHU & packaged unit suppliers
- 03 Smart controls, IoT & BMS providers
- 04 Low-GWP refrigerant solutions
- 05 Energy efficiency & green building technologies
- 06 Filtration, IAQ & ventilation specialists
- 07 Contractors, integrators & turnkey providers
- 08 Commissioning & maintenance platforms
- 09 Fire protection & safety systems
08 Partners & endorsers
A shared standard
for what comes next.
HVACR Trends 6.0 is supported by organisations connected to Pakistan's engineering, water, energy and safety communities.
ACEPAssociation of Consulting
Engineers Pakistan
Engineers Pakistan
CESSPakistan
IEPInstitution of
Engineers Pakistan
Engineers Pakistan
IWAYoung Water
Professionals
Professionals
REAPRenewable Energy
Association Pakistan
Association Pakistan
PSPPPakistan Safety
Professionals
Professionals
FPAPFire Protection
Association Pakistan
Association Pakistan
PBFPakistan Business
Forum
Forum
For industry partners
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Diamond, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship packages are available.
09 Be in the room
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Serious conversation.
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