Every year the biggest, most influential trade event for the roofing construction and maintenance industry provides total coverage of the innovative equipment, suppliers, resources, information and technologies that are shaping the future of our industry.
Everyone who has a role in the industry comes together at this powerful event to conduct face-to-face meetings, experience the newest innovations, participate in cutting-edge conference sessions and demos, and build relationships at high-level networking events.
This unique gathering offers extensive business development opportunities, by presenting the broadest array of solutions to support each individual segment and creating worldly connections to grow operations of every size.
- Who Attends: The IRE is designed for commercial and residential roofing contractors, builders, remodelers, building owners, facility managers, estimators, specifiers, architects and engineers of any level.
- The Show Floor: The show floor will feature manufacturers and suppliers of all sizes displaying the full gamut of products, value-added services and the most innovative ideas in roofing materials and technology. From major corporations to innovative new start-ups, you will find every conceivable segment of the industry in one place, at one time.
- Educational Conference: Learning is a vital part of the IRE. Much more than just a trade show, we offer brilliant speakers, fresh ideas and continuous inspiration through 122 education hours and 44 sessions. Whether you want to tap into technology-based session, polish your professional skills in business courses, spark your imagination at a workplace safety class, our unique and idea-generating educational conference program has it covered.
- Special Events: Experience the full spectrum of business and fun while making those all-important connections through a variety of networking opportunities. Special events include the Keynote by Julius “Dr. J” Erving, the Welcome Party at Generations Hall, the Community Service Day, the National Women in Roofing Reception, as well as collection of NRCA events through the NRCA Annual Convention.
No other event brings it all together like this, or impacts more sectors of the market. To increase results, streamline efficiencies and transform your business, register to attend now.
Special Events and Promotions on the Floor:
- Angie's List will be signing up contractors at booth 662.
- Atlas Roofing will have a fully restored '51 Chevy 3100 – find out how it can be yours at booth 1833!
- DuPont™ Tyvek® Protec™ will have demos at booth 2109.
- Duro-Last will be at booth 717.
- Leister Technologies will be at booth 1609.
- Cotney Construction Law will be at booth #2639. Sign up here for a free 10-minute consultation!
- Nearmap will be at booth 256.
- Acme Cone will have a flashing contest where you can win $100 at booth 764. Sign up today.
- American Weatherstar will be at booth 2351.
- CertainTeed will be at booth 1901.
- DECRA will show you how to get a JumpStart at booth 913.
- FCS Control will be at booth 362.
- Visit Hapco/BAK at booth 740.
- KARNAK will be at booth 1617.
- Malarkey will be at booth 1133.
- Polyglass will be at booth 701.
- A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply Cubs & Cruise Chicago Weekend Sweepstakes will be announced at booth 2221.
- Acculynx will be at booth #758. Come by to register for daily prizes. Fill out a pre-registration form to win a drone!
- Art Unlimited will be at booth 2742. Set up a FREE 30 minute meeting.
- GAF will be at booth 1101.
- Harness Software will be at booth #148.
- Roof Hugger will be at Booths 2320 & 2322 come see what's new in Building Products Development (BPD).
- FiberTite will be at booth #625. Stop by to re-fuel, re-charge and learn more about FiberTite and roofing industry.