What two main goals are highlighted as essential for ASHRAE’s future in the leadership plan?

• A. Significant membership growth and a bold AI leadership role
• B. Stable membership with no AI involvement
• C. Global retreat from AI initiatives
• D. Focus on internal governance only

Answer: (A)

Two main goals highlighted are significant membership growth and a bold AI leadership role. Expanding membership strengthens the organization’s resources, volunteer base, and influence across regions and disciplines, which supports more robust programs, research, and standards development. At the same time, taking a bold AI leadership role shows a commitment to guiding how artificial intelligence transforms building design, commissioning, operation, and energy management. This involves creating standards, guidelines, and education that help members adopt AI responsibly, drive innovation, and keep ASHRAE at the forefront of industry practice.

Other approaches—sticking to stable membership with no AI involvement, retreating from AI initiatives, or focusing only on internal governance—miss the opportunity to grow impact, shape technology use, and lead in a rapidly evolving field.