2014 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 2014 IRE Conference Program. This is your opportunity to share your knowledge and skills and make a difference in the lives of roofing professionals.  Click to review suggested educational session topics from attendees.

Following are details of our upcoming show:

Dates: February 26-28, 2014

Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

Audience: Roofing Contractors, Architect/Engineers, Consultants, Building Owners/Facility Managers, Manufacturers, Distributors, Foremen, Superintendents, Project Managers 

Courses: 43 sessions in 90 minute blocks 

Deadline: Complete the Call for Presentations Online Form and submit by April 15, 2013. 

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 15, 2013, 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 IRE attendees.  

To be considered as a speaker, please complete the 2014 Call for Presentations Online Form. Questions? Contact Brandi McElhaney at 972.536.6392 or Katie Thompson at 972.536.6366.