You’ve got 100+ roofing trade shows and events to pick from in 2026. Most aren’t worth the plane ticket.
Here’s what matters: which 2-3 shows will actually put money in your pocket, introduce you to suppliers who’ll move your margin, and connect you with other owners solving the same problems you’re wrestling with right now.
This guide cuts through the noise. We’ve sorted the major events by what they deliver, not by who shouts the loudest on LinkedIn.
Quick Reference: 2026 Major Roofing Events
| Event | Dates | Location | Best For |
| RoofCON 2026 | Jan 5-7 | Oklahoma City, OK | Business growth, solar, leadership |
| CRCA Trade Show | Jan 14-16 | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Chicago-area contractors |
| IRE 2026 | Jan 20-22 | Las Vegas, NV | Largest event, all segments |
| NERCA Convention | Feb 10-12 | Uncasville, CT | Northeast regional |
| SRC Summit | Feb 10-11 | Irving, TX | Storm restoration focus |
| FRSA Convention | June 10-12 | Kissimmee, FL | Florida & Southeast |
| Western Roofing Expo | Sept 27-29 | Las Vegas, NV | Western U.S., Roofing Games |
| METALCON | Oct 7-9 | Orlando, FL | Metal roofing specialists |
| Texas Roofing Conference | Oct 21-23 | Grapevine, TX | Texas market |
| Win the Storm | TBA | Dallas, TX | Storm/restoration, 10K+ attendees |
Note: Dates are confirmed where available. Some details may change—always verify with official event sites before booking.
The Can’t-Miss Shows
These are the heavy hitters. If you’re picking just one or two events for 2026, start here.
International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026
January 20-22, 2026 | Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV
The biggest show in North America. Period.
IRE brings 15,000+ roofing pros, 45+ education sessions across 9 tracks, and an expo floor packed with every manufacturer, distributor, and vendor that matters. You’ll see product launches before they hit the market. You’ll sit through sessions led by people who’ve built what you’re trying to build.
Why it moves the needle: If you’re looking to compare suppliers side-by-side, this is where you do it. No phone tag. No waiting for callbacks. Walk the floor, shake hands, see demos, ask hard questions. The education program covers everything from technical installs to business operations—marketing, sales, CRM, crew management.
Who should go: Everyone. Owners, ops managers, sales leaders. If you can only attend one show, make it IRE.
Cost: Expo Hall pass starts at $110 (member) / $130 (non-member)
Book early: Las Vegas fills fast.
Official site: theroofingexpo.com
RoofCON 2026
January 5-7, 2026 | Oklahoma City Convention Center | Oklahoma City, OK
RoofCON focuses on growth. Not just revenue growth—personal growth, leadership, systems that scale.
Expect 50+ breakout sessions, 200+ exhibitors, and a community that’s serious about dominating their markets. If you’re in residential or light commercial and you want to scale past $5M, this crowd gets it. Roofing and solar pros converge here to swap strategies on hiring, marketing, operations, and leadership.
Why it moves the needle: You’ll leave with a roadmap. RoofCON is built for contractors who want to run their business, not just work in it. The speakers bring real systems, stuff you can implement Monday morning.
Who should go: Owners and leaders in the $1M-$20M range who want to 10X their operation.
Cost: Ticket options from Expo Only to VIP. Early bird discounts available.
Note: Oklahoma City is centrally located, easy to fly into, and the vibe is pure hustle.
Western States Roofing Expo 2026
September 27-29, 2026 | Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino | Las Vegas, NV
The premier regional show for the West.
This expo is laser-focused on contractors in the Western U.S.—California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Oregon, Washington, and beyond. You get multiple educational seminars, keynote luncheons, a huge trade show floor, and the legendary Roofing Games™ shingling competition.
Why it moves the needle: Regional means relevant. The suppliers here know your climate, your codes, your challenges. You’re not wading through product demos for markets that don’t apply to you. Plus, the Roofing Games add energy. It’s part education, part entertainment, all networking.
Who should go: Western contractors. If you’re running jobs in California or anywhere west of the Rockies, this is your event.
Cost: Registration typically opens in spring. Past years have been very accessible.
Mark your calendar: September in Vegas. Before the weather turns cold and everyone’s scrambling to close out the season.
Official site: westernroofingexpo.com
Win the Storm 2026
March 2026 (Dates TBA) | Fort Lauderdale Convention Center | Fort Lauderdale, FL
The monster storm restoration event. Thousands of attendees, 100+ vendors, and a packed schedule of main-stage talks and breakout sessions.
Win the Storm bills itself as the #1 conference for the $100B+ roofing, solar, and storm restoration industry. This is the 12th annual event, and it’s grown into something massive—bringing together roofing contractors, solar dealers, public adjusters, policyholder attorneys, fire and water restoration companies, and even commercial building owners.
Why it moves the needle: This isn’t just a roofing show. It’s a storm restoration ecosystem under one roof. You’ll learn how to scale 8-9 figure businesses, master canvassing and storm damage sales, navigate insurance claims, and build systems that handle the chaos when hail hits.
The breakout sessions cover everything—sales, marketing, operations, finance, recruiting, commercial large loss, water/fire restoration, and Latino roofing markets. Keynote speakers include billion-dollar entrepreneurs and industry trailblazers who’ve built what you’re trying to build.
Who should go: Storm chasers, restoration contractors, anyone running a mixed retail/insurance model, solar installers, public adjusters.
Cost: Tiered ticketing from General Admission to VIP packages. Register early for best pricing.
Fort Lauderdale in March: Perfect weather, direct flights from everywhere, and a venue built for massive events. Expect high energy, hustle culture, and serious networking.
Note: 2026 dates weren’t confirmed at time of writing. Check official site for updates.
Official site: winthestorm.com
Regional Powerhouses
These shows deliver massive value if they’re in your backyard—or if you’re eyeing expansion into these markets.
Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo (FRSA)
June 10-12, 2026 | Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center | Kissimmee, FL
The largest regional roofing show in the country. Over 5,200 attendees, 200+ exhibitors, and a trade show floor built for Florida’s unique roofing market.
Florida codes are different. Hurricane standards are stricter. FRSA brings contractors, building officials, architects, and suppliers together to address those specifics.
Why it moves the needle: If you’re in Florida or thinking about Florida, you need to be here. You’ll learn the latest code changes (2026 Florida Building Code updates will be hot topics), meet local suppliers, and network with contractors who’ve navigated Florida’s insurance chaos.
Who should go: Florida contractors, Southeast expansion-minded owners, anyone doing commercial or residential work in hurricane zones.
Cost: FREE for roofing contractors. Yes, free.
Bonus: The convention includes fishing tournaments, golf, a casino party, and other networking events. It’s three days of education and relationship-building in one package.
Official site: floridaroof.com
Texas Roofing Conference (RCAT)
October 21-23, 2026 | Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center | Grapevine, TX
Texas is its own beast, and RCAT is the show that matters if you’re operating in the Lone Star State.
This is the 51st annual event—over 50 years of bringing together residential and commercial roofing pros. Expect exhibitors, educational seminars on both residential and commercial roofing, and a community that understands Texas-specific challenges.
Why it moves the needle: Texas is booming. Population growth = roofing demand. But it’s also competitive and unregulated. RCAT helps you operate at a higher level through education, networking, and access to top vendors.
Who should go: Texas contractors, anyone eyeing the Texas market for expansion.
Cost: Member pricing starts around $350 for full access, with discounts for additional attendees.
Mark it: Late October. After summer heat, before holidays. Good timing to close out the year strong.
NERCA Convention & Trade Show
February 10-12, 2026 | Mohegan Sun | Uncasville, CT
The Northeast Roofing Contractors Association’s 98th annual event. Nearly a century of serving contractors in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
NERCA mixes education, networking, and a solid trade show floor. It’s a go-to for staying plugged into what’s shaping the Northeast roofing market—codes, regulations, supplier relationships.
Why it moves the needle: Regional focus means relevant content. You’re learning from and connecting with contractors who deal with the same snow loads, freeze-thaw cycles, and building codes you do.
Who should go: Northeast contractors, anyone operating in the I-95 corridor.
Cost: Registration typically opens in late fall.
Venue: Mohegan Sun is a destination. Casino, resort, easy access. Good spot for bringing the team.
Niche & Specialized Events
These shows are laser-targeted. If they match your business model, they’re gold.
METALCON 2026
October 7-9, 2026 | Orange County Convention Center | Orlando, FL
The largest international event dedicated to metal construction. If you install metal roofing—or want to—this is your conference.
METALCON covers standing seam, metal shingles, corrugated panels, metal wall systems, and everything in between. You’ll see 275+ exhibitors, hands-on training in the METALCON Training Zone, and education sessions from the Metal Construction Association (MCA) and Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA).
Why it moves the needle: Metal roofing is growing fast—driven by durability, fire resistance, and sustainability. Homeowners want it. Insurance companies prefer it. If you’re not offering metal installs, you’re leaving money on the table. METALCON teaches you how to do it right.
Who should go: Metal roofing contractors, anyone diversifying into metal, architects and specifiers.
Cost: Registration includes education sessions. Early bird pricing recommended.
Bonus: The Design District within METALCON targets architects and designers. If you’re chasing commercial work, this is where those decision-makers hang out.
SRC Summit 2026
February 10-11, 2026 | Irving Convention Center | Irving, TX
The #1 storm restoration conference. Period.
SRC Summit is built for contractors who chase hail, wind, and storm damage. The focus is on insurance restoration—navigating claims, working with adjusters, maximizing legitimate claim values, and scaling a storm-based business model.
Why it moves the needle: If you’re in storm restoration, this is where you sharpen your edge. You’ll learn the latest on supplements, how to ethically maximize claim values for homeowners, and how to build systems that handle the chaos of storm season.
Who should go: Storm chasers, restoration specialists, contractors who do a mix of retail and insurance work.
Cost: Tiered pricing from one-day passes to VIP Platinum. Early bird rates save money.
Note: This is a fast-paced, high-energy event. Expect packed sessions and a trade show floor full of restoration-specific vendors.
Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) Trade Show
January 14-16, 2026 | Drury Lane | Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Since 1983, CRCA has served roofing and waterproofing contractors in the greater Chicagoland area. The three-day event features 150+ manufacturers and focuses on technology, safety, and product enhancements.
Why it moves the needle: If you’re operating in or around Chicago, this is where your local suppliers and peers gather. It’s not flashy, but it’s practical—you’ll walk away with solutions you can implement immediately.
Who should go: Chicago-area contractors, Midwest operators looking to expand into Illinois.
Cost: Reasonable pricing for a regional show.
Venue: Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace—easy access from Chicago.
Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) Trade Show
January 29 | Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Event Center | Denver, CO
A one-day, table-top trade show that’s been running since 1985. It’s low-cost, high-value for Colorado contractors.
You’ll meet local suppliers, compare products, and swap notes on what’s happening in the Colorado roofing scene. Over 1,200 installers, builders, architects, and manufacturers attend.
Why it moves the needle: Colorado has unique challenges—hail damage, altitude, rapid weather changes. This show addresses those specifics. Plus, admission is FREE (with advance registration).
Who should go: Colorado contractors, Front Range operators.
Cost: Free for attendees.
Note: It’s a table-top show, so expect a more intimate vibe. Good for face-to-face conversations with suppliers.
Official site: coloradoroofing.org
How To Pick Your Events
You can’t go to everything. Here’s how to choose.
1. Know your goal.
- Hunting for new suppliers? Go to IRE or METALCON.
- Want to scale your operation? Go to RoofCON.
- Expanding into a new market? Hit the regional show for that area.
- Storm restoration focus? SRC Summit is your spot.
2. Check your calendar.
- January and February are packed. You’ll have to choose.
- Summer and fall spread things out more.
3. Budget realistically.
- Factor in airfare, hotel, registration, meals, and time away from the business.
- One national + one regional is a solid strategy for most $3M-$10M companies.
4. Bring the right people.
- Owners should go to business/leadership events.
- Sales managers should go to sessions on CRM, lead gen, and closing.
- Ops managers should hit technical sessions on installs, safety, and efficiency.
5. Block out follow-up time.
- Don’t fly home Sunday and jump into a full week Monday.
- Block Monday morning to process leads, send follow-ups, and debrief your team.
Final Thoughts
Trade shows are one of the few times you can compress months of phone calls, email chains, and supplier meetings into three days.
But only if you show up with a plan and execute on follow-up.
Pick your 2-3 events. Register early. Book your hotel. And when you’re walking the floor, remember: every conversation is either a future customer, a better supplier relationship, or a peer who’s solved the problem you’re stuck on.
Don’t just attend. Profit.
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