ARBS 2026 will deliver its most expansive exhibition yet when it returns to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 5–7 May. More than 350 exhibitors will showcase HVAC&R and building-services innovation including equipment, components, controls, automation, digital engineering solutions and optimised building-performance systems.
On the show floor, ARBS 2026 also introduces a series of dedicated precincts designed to deepen industry knowledge and spotlight emerging innovation. These precincts sit within the exhibition and provide targeted experiences for professionals looking to explore specific areas.
Here’s what’s on show.
IBTech Pavilion
Developed in collaboration with industry partners, the IBTech Pavilion puts a spotlight on automation, digital engineering and high-performance building technology. The IBTech Talks Theatre will host daily sessions featuring experts who are reshaping how intelligent buildings are designed and operated.
International Pavilion
The International Pavilion brings together manufacturers and innovators from around the world. Attendees can compare global HVAC&R and building-services technologies, discover future-focused equipment, and engage with brands driving international best practice.
Education Pavilion
Positioned as the sector’s workforce hub, the Education Pavilion connects students, apprentices, educators and employers. With TAFEs, universities, RTOs and WorldSkills Australia represented, the precinct highlights the training pathways and emerging skills that underpin the industry’s future talent pipeline.
Presentation Theatre
Running across all three days, the Presentation Theatre offers free, live technical sessions from exhibitors. These include real-time product testing, system walk-throughs, performance showcases, technical briefings and new product launches, giving attendees hands-on, practical insight into the latest technologies.
Plus: The Full ARBS 2026 Experience
Beyond the precincts, ARBS 2026 features the sector’s most extensive commercial showcase:
350+ exhibitors across HVAC&R equipment, controls, software, automation and building optimisation
100+ seminars and technical sessions covering IAQ, electrification, heat pumps, smart buildings, net-zero, digital twins and more
10,000+ industry professionals across engineering, construction, facilities management, design, consulting and development
Full industry awards program celebrating the people, products and projects driving advancement in our sector.
ARBS 2026 is the meeting place for the entire HVAC&R and building-services community.
Registration for ARBS 2026 is now open and is free. Stay tuned for more Exhibitor announcements and program updates which will continue to roll out in the lead-up to the show May 2026.