Why Roofing Conferences and Trade Shows Are Important to Your Business
Roofing professionals are one of the most active professional industries. Every year, just in the USA, there are 100+ roofing trade shows and conferences built to help you understand new processes, tools, and tricks of the trade. Many business owners in the roofing industry attend these conferences as an investment to keep a pulse on competition and changes in the roofing industry.
Knowing the latest and greatest tools, supplies and vendors is only one portion of the value you can gain while attending a trade show for roofers. Many of the educational speakers will share tips and advice on the business side of your roofing company. Understanding online marketing, CRM, sales process, routing, and managing employees are always key topics at a roofing conference
Here is a list of the top roofing conferences and trade shows to attend this year and beyond. This page is continually being updated with the newest events, conferences, and learning courses for roofing professionals.
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Roofing Professionals Trade Shows & Conferences in 2025
The 2025 SRC Summit, held February 4-6 in Texas, is a leading event for storm restoration and roofing professionals. This summit provides roofers with exclusive insights into best practices for handling insurance claims and managing restoration projects. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge from expert-led sessions and interactive workshops covering critical roofing, insurance restoration, and business growth topics. The summit also features a trade show with top industry vendors showcasing the latest roofing products, tools, and technologies. With networking opportunities and access to cutting-edge resources, the SRC Summit is ideal for roofers looking to enhance their skills, stay competitive, and connect with industry leaders.
The 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), held February 19-21 in San Antonio, TX, is North America’s largest event for roofing and exterior professionals. This premier expo provides roofers access to hundreds of suppliers and the latest products, tools, and equipment essential for their work. With over 60 educational sessions and hands-on demonstrations, IRE offers a wealth of knowledge on industry innovations, techniques, and best practices. Attending IRE is an excellent opportunity for roofers to expand their expertise, connect with industry peers, and gain insights that can drive business success.
The 2025 Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Expo, held June 4-6 in Kissimmee, FL, is an essential event for roofing and sheet metal professionals in the Southeast. As Florida’s largest roofing expo, this event provides access to the latest roofing products, materials, and innovations tailored to the region’s unique needs. Attendees can participate in educational sessions focused on hurricane-resistant materials, energy efficiency, and industry regulations while networking with suppliers, contractors, and industry leaders. Whether you want to expand your expertise or connect with local professionals, this expo is a valuable opportunity to grow your roofing business in Florida.
The 2025 Texas Roofing Conference, held September 17-19 in Round Rock, TX, is a key event for roofing professionals looking to stay ahead in a competitive market. This conference offers valuable insights into Texas-specific roofing challenges, including energy-efficient materials, weather resilience, and industry regulations. Attendees can explore new products, connect with top suppliers, and learn from expert-led sessions designed to enhance skills and business practices. With ample networking opportunities, this event is ideal for Texas roofers seeking to build professional connections, discover innovations, and grow their businesses.
The 2025 Western Roofing Expo, held September 28-30 in Las Vegas, NV, is the top event for roofing and waterproofing professionals in the western United States. This expo offers attendees access to the latest products, tools, and materials designed for the unique climate and challenges of the region. With educational seminars, hands-on demos, and workshops, roofers can learn new techniques and best practices that directly benefit their business. Networking opportunities abound, making it an ideal event for industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and stay current with trends and innovations in roofing.
How to plan for your upcoming Roofing trade show and conference
Build your wish list: Before you go, make sure you create your list of key questions you’re facing right now in your business, industry, or team. These can be your talking points while meeting with peers or during Q&A time at the end of speaker presentations. It can also help keep you focused on the exhibitor area, knowing who you should spend your time talking to.
Is there a conference app? Find out if there is a conference app. Download it before you go to see the latest announcements and potential peers, and mentors you can meet up with. The best relationships are built outside the roofing conference. Find out where the after-parties and peer dinner groups are meeting. Wi-Fi is not always a sure thing at the venue. Make sure you download the app before you go.
Get your Twitter account ready – A lot of the conference chatter happens via a Twitter hashtag thread. Find out what the conference hashtag will be, and save it in your search preferences in your Twitter mobile app. Engage. These events are so much better when you can share what you’ve learned, insights, and tips with other roofing professionals. Great way to see who else is attending and who you may want to follow on Twitter for post-event conversations and networking.
Block out time for meetings. The relationships you make will be better than the presenter’s message (sorry, speakers! I know you agree, though 🙂 ). Find time in the conference schedule to have one on one coffee connections or lunch meetings. Get to know other professionals. Many people take the time to build support groups or masterminds with other roofing professionals. Allows them to have a trusted community of contacts to share ideas and grow alongside.
Take advantage of the early-bird sessions. The more well-known speakers are scheduled during the meat & potatoes time slots of the conference. However, some of my favorite sessions during professional conferences have happened during the pre-conference time slots. The ‘up-and-comers’ are speaking and putting a TON into their presentations. Don’t overlook the newbies to the speaking scene.
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Types Of Roofing Conference Educational Content
Laws and Regulations
Safety – OSHA Inspections
Sustainability
Labor Law Compliance
Sales and Customer Success
Recruiting and Talent Acquisition
Training and Development
Each of these categories of learning content at a roofing conference will educate you about the current pain points you may be facing. Some of the larger conferences will have breakout sessions for each of these categories, but you will gather more depth at a dedicated conference educating around a very specific niche.
Why Roofing Conferences and Trade Shows Are Important to Your Business
Build your wish list: Before you go, make sure you create your list of key questions you’re facing right now in your business, industry, or team. These can be your talking points while meeting with peers or during Q&A time at the end of speaker presentations. It can also help keep you focused on the exhibitor area, knowing who you should spend your time talking to.
