Special Events
Experience Connection & Inspiration
The International Roofing Expo offers a wealth of special events throughout the week, designed to create networking opportunities for you to mix and mingle with peers, colleagues, friends, mentors, and vendors from the roofing and exteriors industry.
18th Annual Community Service Day
- Date: Monday, February 15, 2027
- Time: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Description: Help us revitalize Las Vegas homes and give back to the local community by participating in the 18th Annual Community Service Day Project. Volunteers will be donating their time to repair homes for low-income Las Vegas residents.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2027
General Session - Leading Legacy Teams: Attracting and Retaining Talent
- Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2027
- Time: 9:30 AM to 10:50 AM
- Speaker: Eric Boles
- Description: In today's competitive marketplace, winning top talent requires more than compensation—it demands culture, leadership, and purpose. Leadership authority and former NFL wide receiver Eric Boles reveals how to maximize your most valuable asset: your people. Drawing from corporate and elite sports experience with the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets, Eric shares practical frameworks to engage teams, retain peak performers, and build intentional cultures that drive commitment and success. Discover actionable strategies to attract next-gen talent, bridge generational gaps, and create mentorship pathways that inspire loyalty. Leave with a definitive playbook to transform your workplace into a destination for elite talent.
First Timer's Reception
- Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2027
- Time: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Description: First time at IRE? Let's Deal You In! Ready to hit the jackpot at your first International Roofing Expo? Start your Vegas adventure at our exclusive First-Time Attendees Reception! This is your chance to connect with other first-timers who are just as excited as you are, build relationships that'll benefit your business long-term, learn how to navigate IRE like a seasoned pro, and take in the Las Vegas Strip from our prime location at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Don't miss this must-attend event to jumpstart your IRE journey and feel confident before you hit the show floor! Followed by the Welcome Party: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
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Welcome Party
- Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2027
- Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Description: Get the IRE Party started as we celebrate the opening day of the 2027 International Roofing Expo. Connect with your fellow attendees during an evening of conversation, networking fun. The IRE Welcome Party will kick off at 5:00 pm on terrace of the West Hall Convention Center, right upstairs from the expo floor. The party will feature drinks and appetizers and lots of connections!
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Wednesday, February 17, 2027
Tomorrow's Roofing Leaders Compete Today: The Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition
- Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2027
- Time: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
- Admission: FREE
- Description: The Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition is more than a showcase—it’s a front-row seat to the future of our industry. This annual signature event challenges students to demonstrate their roofing knowledge, master project planning and excel under pressure. By attending, you’re not only supporting students, you’re also investing in the next generation of roofing professionals.
NRCA Industry Awards and Reception
- Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2027
- Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Description: Join us as we celebrate excellence in the roofing industry as we honor the distinguished winners of our most prestigious awards. Enjoy an evening of recognition, camaraderie and connection with peers.
Partner Events
NRCA Events
Join your roofing industry colleagues for NRCA's special events being held at the International Roofing Expo.
National Women In Roofing Days
Join NWIR for a premier conference for multidisciplinary women professionals in the roofing industry.
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