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2026 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium

April 13-14, 2026

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2026 Women in ASHRAE
Leadership Symposium 

Omni Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA

April 13-14, 2026

Save the Date!

 

After a sold-out debut, the Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium returns—bigger, bolder, and more empowering than ever!

Join us for two full days of connection, inspiration, and leadership growth with women from across the HVACR industry—from students and early-career professionals to seasoned veterans. This isn’t just for engineers—it’s for every woman making an impact on the built environment.

Whether you’re here to build your network, develop your leadership skills, or cheer on the next generation through the Young Women in ASHRAE EmpowerHERment Award competition—YOU BELONG HERE!

 Empower, Elevate, Lead. Belong!

“Whether you’re just starting your career or leading the charge, this is your moment to grow, recharge, and build meaningful connections. Two powerful days. Game-changing inspiration. Unforgettable energy. Don’t just hear about it—be part of it.”

Conference Chair, Karine Leblanc

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  • Keynote Speaker


    Gail Brager, Ph.D.

    Gail Brager holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and is a Distinguished Professor of Architecture at UC Berkeley in their Building Science, Technology & Sustainability program. She also serves as Director of the Center for the Built Environment (CBE), an industry/university collaborative research center with nearly 50 diverse partners from the building industry. Since joining the faculty in 1984, Professor Brager remains passionate about teaching and conducting applied research focused on reducing energy use while enhancing indoor environmental quality and occupant experience. She co-developed ASHRAE Std 55’s adaptive thermal comfort model and more recently co-authored Experiential Design Schemas, a book that bridges data-driven building science with the more poetic sensorial perspectives of architecture, aimed at expanding the joy and nature connections in buildings. A long-time champion for women in the industry, she was featured in Women in Green: Voices in Sustainable Design, and annually hosts her “Gail’s Green Goddess Garden Party”, a networking event bringing together 60-80 women in the sustainability field. Her greatest pride comes from mentoring students and supporting their growth as future leaders who strive to make a positive impact on the world.

  • THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

    Diamond Sponsor

  • Sponsorship

    The conference organizers are pleased to offer several sponsorship opportunities to engage industry participation. All sponsors will have their company logo on the conference web site and recognition during the conference. A summary of the specific benefits of each sponsorship level is included. If you have questions or are interesting in being a sponsor, please contact Staci Loeffler,  sloeffler@ashrae.org

    Sponsorship Prospectus

  • Hotel

    The conference will be held at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel located at 251 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

    ASHRAE has a block of rooms available at the negotiated group rate of $249 + tax per night

  • Steering Committee

     

    Karine Leblanc, Chair

    Nancy Kohout, Co-Chair

    Tiffany Abruzzo

    Kellie Huff

    Jennifer Leach

    Elyse McBride

    Jennifer Mott

    Heather Schopplein

    Davide Ziviani, CEC Representative

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