Call for Presentations
Working as partners with NRCA and the IRE Education Alliance (IREEA), Hanley Wood Exhibitions is committed to providing in-depth and comprehensive education for the entire roofing industry. We are currently seeking speakers for our 2011 IRE Conference Program. This is your opportunity to share your knowledge and skills and make a difference in the lives of roofing professionals.

Following are details of our upcoming show:

Dates: February 16-18, 2011
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Audience: Roofing Contractors, Architect/Engineers, Consultants, Building Owners/Facility Managers, Manufacturers, Distributors, Foremen, Superintendents, Project Managers
Courses: 48 sessions in 90 minute blocks
Deadline: Complete the attached Call for Presentations Form and submit by April 9, 2010 (e-mail submissions preferred).

Educational Tracks will include:

Technical -- roof systems, techniques, product & industry trends, design theory/analysis, legal issues
Workplace Safety -- risk management, safety procedures, insurance, OSHA
Business -- human resources, leadership/management skills, business "best practices," sales/marketing, client relationships, money management, field management, money matters, legal
Green Building -- green building practices, solar energy, energy efficiency, sustainable and renewable resources to ensure environmental responsibility
 
Here is what we are looking for:

• Information that can be immediately implemented in the workplace
• How-to classes that stimulate and provide attendees with a new skill, technology or process
• Topics that are innovative, stimulating and cutting-edge for the construction and roofing industry
• Strong proposals that provide a better understanding of processes and techniques
• Presenters with strong speaking experience and in-depth knowledge of subject matter presented
• Topics related to roofing professionals, not generic in nature

What we are NOT looking for:

• Product pitches
• Topics that require the use of your organization's product
• Niche focused topics that would only be relevant to a small audience
• Final acceptance will be based on (but not limited to) the course's ability to meet submission standards, overall program/track specification and industry need. Additionally, our Advisory Committee (made up of NRCA staff, Hanley Wood representatives, industry leaders and editors) will review the proposed topics for relevancy and industry feedback. All approved courses will be submitted for continuing education and will therefore require syllabus handouts for attendees. Please note that vendors must be exhibitors in the show to be considered for a presentation.
• The deadline for returning your submission for consideration is April 9, 2010, but you may continue to submit proposals after this date in the event of a cancellation or change to the schedule.

Click to see a list of suggested educational session topics from attendees of the 2009 IRE. 

To be considered as a speaker, please download and complete the 2011 Call for Presentations form. Questions? Contact Brandi McElhaney at 972.536.6392.