Mobile Air Climate Systems Association - MACS 2027
Event Date
January 20–23, 2027
Location
Savannah, GA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe MACS 2027 Annual Conference is the flagship event of the Mobile Air Climate Systems Association (MACS), bringing the mobile air climate industry together in Savannah, Georgia. The Mobile Air Climate Systems Association is bringing the mobile air climate industry together in Savannah for four days of education, innovation, and connection.
The MACS 2027 Annual Conference offers technicians, business owners, manufacturers, suppliers, educators, and industry leaders the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge, discover new solutions, and build relationships that extend well beyond the conference. The program combines expert-led technical education with a trade show floor showcasing the latest tools and technologies.
Attendees gain access to mobile A/C and engine cooling service and repair information for accurate diagnosis and reliable repairs, to the experts who create repair processes and equipment, and to professionals across manufacturing, distribution, service and repair, and regulatory agencies. It is a focused, hands-on event well worth attending for anyone serving the mobile air conditioning and thermal management trade.
Show Highlights
Key features of the MACS 2027 Annual Conference include:
- Expert-led technical sessions, hands-on learning opportunities, and a dynamic trade show floor showcasing the latest tools, products, equipment, and technologies moving the industry forward.
- The new MACS Certified Training Intensive (MCTI), an immersive training and certification experience combining live instruction, practical shop-based labs, and real-world mobile A/C and thermal management skills.
- A Call for Speakers program and sponsorship/exhibitor opportunities for industry partners.
The conference is hosted at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, with the historic charm of Savannah as a backdrop. A full session schedule was still to be announced at the time of writing.
Registration
Registration opens Friday, August 14, 2026. Registration is handled online through the official conference website (macsmobileairclimate.org/conference/register). Exhibitor and sponsor registration is also available via the conference site's Exhibitors and Sponsors sections. Check the official site for pass types, pricing, and deadlines as they are published.
History
In answer to the need for a central source of unbiased information for automotive service technicians who worked on mobile A/C systems, the MACS Mobile Air Climate Systems Association was founded and incorporated on October 14, 1981. Early on, founder Simon Oulouhojian, along with other technician trainers, traveled around the country hosting service training sessions to bring information and training from the OEMs to auto technicians and mechanics.
When the U.S. Clean Air Act of 1990 required service technicians to gain their EPA 609 Certification, MACS pioneered and facilitated the training program, and was the first organization the EPA recognized for its 609 Certification program. MACS began hosting the MACS convention—one of the most popular training events and trade shows in the mobile cooling system industry. In 2020, MACS changed its name from Mobile Air Conditioning Society to Mobile Air Climate Systems Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the MACS 2027 Annual Conference?
The MACS 2027 Annual Conference takes place January 20–23, 2027 in Savannah, Georgia. It is hosted at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, located on Hutchinson Island adjacent to the Savannah Convention Center.
Who should attend the MACS Annual Conference?
The event is designed for technicians, business owners, manufacturers, suppliers, educators, and industry leaders in the mobile air climate and automotive A/C field. It brings together professionals from manufacturing, distribution, service and repair, and regulatory agencies.
How do I register for the conference?
Registration opens Friday, August 14, 2026, and is handled online through the official conference website. Exhibitor and sponsor registration is available through the Exhibitors and Sponsors sections of the same site.
What can attendees expect at the event?
The program features expert-led technical sessions, hands-on learning, and a trade show floor showcasing the latest tools, products, equipment, and technologies. MACS is also offering its new MACS Certified Training Intensive (MCTI), combining live instruction with practical shop-based labs.
How do I get to the venue and where should I stay?
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), about 15 miles from the host hotel, with taxi and rideshare readily available. The official host hotel is The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, and additional Historic District hotels are a short, free Savannah Belles Ferry ride across the river.
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