IRE 2020 Recap
Big Past. Bigger Future.
Roofing leaders from across the world descended onto Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas from Feb. 4-6 for the International Roofing Expo®. The IRE returned to the city for the first time since 1988 and had another record-breaking year with 17,060 in attendance. The exhibit hall continued to expand with 170,980 square feet of booth space featuring over 541 companies displaying thousands of products and services.
“Cutting-edge education, influential show-floor demos, and emerging technology helped to drive record numbers at IRE 2020,” said Ray Giovine, Group Director for IRE.
“The 2020 IRE has once again exceeded attendees’ expectations. With a record crowd, record number of exhibitors and record attendance at the education classes, the IRE has become the must attend event of the year! Plan now to attend the 2021 IRE in Las Vegas,” said Reid Ribble, NRCA ‘s CEO.
Exhibit Hall
The expo hall was 170,980 square feet of booth space with 541 companies displaying products and services.
Conference Sessions
The conference program featured 44 educational sessions covering a broad range of topics.
Community Service Day
Over 65 volunteers came together with our sponsors to help the local community for the 11th year in a row.
First-Time Attendee Reception
Frist time IRE attendees came together to network before the opening day of the show.
New Product Pavilion
Attendees viewed new products in the pavilion and voted on the best product in three categories.
Show Floor Education and Demos
Over 35 free education sessions were available and the show floor was packed with live product demos.
Keynote Speaker - Charlotte Jones
Charlotte Jones, the Dallas Cowboys Executive VP and Chief Brand Officer, was the first female IRE keynote.
Outdoor Events
Attendees stepped outside to enjoy live demos, watch NRCA exams and for a little tailgating fun.
Welcome Party
Enjoying good music, food and friends is what the IRE Welcome Party is all about.
IRE Lobby
From the Firestone Music Stage to the new video wall, the lobby was filled with activity.
Quick Links
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