With just one week to go, ARBS 2026 is set to open its doors at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Running from 5–7 May, ARBS 2026 will bring together thousands of industry professionals, over 300 exhibitors and an unprecedented line-up of speakers, sessions and product launches under one roof.
ARBS is Australia’s largest industry event for the refrigeration, air conditioning, and building services sector and 2026 is shaping up as the biggest and most impactful edition in its history. With exhibitors spanning the full supply chain, from manufacturers and equipment suppliers to engineers, contractors, consultants and training providers, the three-day event will deliver an unrivalled opportunity to see the latest technology, make new partnerships and engage with every corner of the industry.
Set against a backdrop of rapid industry change including refrigerant phase-downs, net zero mandates, the imminent release of the National Construction Code 2025 and a growing workforce challenge, ARBS 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment for the built environment.
ARBS CO – Amanda Searle
The exhibition floor and seminar program together give professionals the tools, connections and knowledge they need to navigate what’s coming.
This year’s ARBS seminar program sets a new benchmark. A high-calibre local and international speaker lineup which includes Matt Kean of the Climate Change Authority, Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece, ASHRAE President Bill McQuade, ABCB CEO Adrian Piani and leaders from Canada, Korea, Europe and the United States who will tackle the issues that matter most across specially curated sessions which include topics from net zero, data centres, IAQ, NCC, workforce challenges and more.
Amanda Searle, CEO, ARBS says: “The energy heading into ARBS 2026 is extraordinary. We have hundreds of brands showcasing the very best the industry has to offer, the exhibition floor that will bring the entire supply chain together in one place and a seminar program that tackles the issues keeping our sector up at night. If you work in HVAC&R, refrigeration or building services this is the three days you need to be in Melbourne.”