NRCA invites all industry professionals to Las Vegas to attend its 139th annual convention and Sarasota, Fla.-based Informa’s 2026 International Roofing Expo Jan. 20-22. The convention will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, which boasts more than 2.5 million square feet of exhibit space.
“After the overwhelming success of the 2025 IRE in San Antonio, it’s exciting to be heading to Las Vegas and its new convention center,” says McKay Daniels, NRCA’s CEO. “With new products, old friends and some of the best educational sessions in the industry, it’s sure to be the event of the year!”
Before the convention
The tenth annual National Women in Roofing Days, a conference for multidisciplinary female professionals, will be held in advance of IRE Saturday, Jan. 17, from 2-6 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 18, from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Sahara Hotel. The two-day program offers participants an opportunity to network with peers while learning about the latest business strategies, tactics and secrets to success. Additional information is available at nationalwomeninroofing.org.
NRCA events begin Monday, Jan. 19, with NRCA’s Executive Committee meeting from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and NRCA’s board of directors meeting from 1:30-4 p.m., held at Resorts World. NRCA’s Affiliate Executives meeting will take place the following day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
To ensure roofing professionals attending the expo for the first time make the most of their experience, a First-Time Attendees Reception will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 4:30-5 p.m. at the terrace of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall, where participants can network with peers and chat with NRCA and IRE staff.
Educational opportunities
Roofing professionals can increase their knowledge and skills by participating in NRCA educational programs during the convention and expo.
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, an NRCA Safety Leadership Workshop will be held from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Attendees will learn about a variety of safety and health topics including safety culture, legal and regulatory issues.
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, NRCA will hold its Foreman Leadership Training, Level 1, program from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Field managers and foremen will learn how to manage and lead effectively, work well with all types of people, handle tough situations tactfully and motivate workers to improve job-site productivity.
Community service day
IRE’s 17th annual Community Service Day will be held Monday, Jan. 19, from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Sika® Sarnafil, Canton, Mass., and hosted by IRE and Rebuilding Together® Southern Nevada, volunteers will help renovate and repair the homes of Las Vegas residents in need. A volunteer registration fee will cover the costs of transportation, breakfast, lunch and beverages.
Attendees also can donate to help reach a goal of $10,000 to fund home repairs and spread the word about Community Service Day. To volunteer or make a donation, visit theroofingexpo.com/en/events.html or contact Brandi McElhaney, Informa’s senior conference manager, at brandi.mcelhaney@informa.com.
At the expo
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, a guest speaker will give the keynote address from 9:30-10:50 a.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The EmpowerAll Together Reception will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 4-5 p.m. Attendees can connect with industry leaders and peers to celebrate unity in the roofing community.
A welcome party will be held at the terrace of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 5–7 p.m. Guests are invited to relax and connect with friends and peers while enjoying drinks and appetizers.
During the trade show, NRCA staff and members will be at NRCA Booth 2345 to speak about the benefits of NRCA membership and offerings.
ROOFPAC
On Monday, Jan. 19, ROOFPAC, NRCA’s political action committee, will host its fundraising event from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Attendees are invited to enjoy a cocktail reception and live auction with opportunities to bid on vacations, artwork and more.
ROOFPAC’s annual silent auction will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Participants can view silent auction items at NRCA Booth 2345 and place bids via roofpac26.givesmart.com. All proceeds will support ROOFPAC. For more information and to register, contact Teri Dorn, NRCA’s director of political affairs, at (202) 510-0929 or tdorn@nrca.net.
Student competition
The Roofing Alliance’s 12th annual Construction Management Student Competition will be held Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 8-11:30 a.m. where five finalist teams selected by the competition’s judges will have 15 minutes each for oral presentations. The Cannery Casino and Hotel has been selected as this year’s student project. The competition is designed to challenge students’ roofing knowledge, construction management skills, time management, and organizational and presentation skills.
Honors and awards
Join NRCA in recognizing the recipients of the roofing industry’s most prestigious awards during NRCA’s Industry Awards and Celebration Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 5-7 p.m.
During the ceremony, the winning teams of the Roofing Alliance’s Construction Management Student Competition will be announced and NRCA’s Future Executives Institute—Class 11 will graduate after meeting twice during the week and completing their three-year-program.
A highlight of the event will be the presentation of the industry’s top awards: NRCA’s J.A. Piper Award; NRCA’s John Bradford Volunteer Award; the CNA/NRCA Community Involvement Award; NRCA’s Gold Circle Awards; and the Roofing Alliance’s Most Valuable Player Awards.
Registration information: For more information and to register for NRCA’s 139th Annual Convention and the 2026 International Roofing Expo,® contact IRE’s Registration Customer Service team at (866) 860-1970 or (224) 563-3147 for individuals outside the U.S. You also can visit IRE’s website, theroofingexpo.com.
For more information about NRCA events and classes, contact the following:
- NRCA convention events and the Roofing Alliance: Alison L. LaValley, CAE, NRCA’s vice president of strategic initiatives and partnerships and the Roofing Alliance’s executive director, at (847) 493-7573 or alavalley@nrca.net
- Workforce development: Amy Staska, NRCA’s vice president of workforce development, at (847) 493-7566 or astaska@nrca.net
- ROOFPAC: Duane Musser, NRCA’s vice president of government relations, at (202) 400-2592 or dmusser@nrca.net
The J.A. Piper Award was established in 1947 to honor former NRCA President J.A. Piper’s extraordinary efforts to keep the association alive during the Great Depression. The award is presented annually to a roofing professional who has demonstrated outstanding service to NRCA and the industry. Previous winners have included NRCA presidents/chairmen of the board, committee members and other professionals who have dedicated their lives to advancing the industry.
Established by NRCA’s Awards Committee and named after a former NRCA president, the John Bradford Volunteer Award will be presented to a roofing industry professional who has demonstrated exceptional volunteerism with NRCA and in his or her community.
The annual CNA/NRCA Community Involvement Awards, a collaboration between CNA Insurance, Chicago, and NRCA, recognizes charitable works performed by NRCA contractor member companies between Jan. 1 and Oct. 1, 2025. The winning charity will receive $7,500; a second-place winner will receive $5,000; and a third-place winner will receive $2,500. A People’s Choice winning charity selected via online voting will receive $1,500.
NRCA’s Gold Circle Awards honors members for their outstanding contributions to the industry in the form of unique roofing projects, programs and services. The 2025 award categories include Outstanding Workmanship and Innovative Solutions.
The Roofing Alliance’s MVP Awards recognize roofing professionals who achieve work-related and personal goals to which others aspire. Recipients are recognized for their outstanding performance/leadership and community involvement. One MVP Awards winner will be named Professional Roofing’s Best of the Best—an elite recognition co-sponsored by Professional Roofing magazine and OMG® Roofing Products, Agawam, Mass.—and will be featured in an article in Professional Roofing.
All convention and expo attendees are invited to the ceremony to honor the winners and enjoy a cocktail reception during which complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. The event is free though advance registration is requested.
Don't miss it!
You won’t want to miss out on learning about roofing industry advancements and connecting with other professionals during NRCA’s 139th Annual Convention and the 2026 IRE.
Avery Timmons
Professional Roofing’s editorial assistant
NRCA
