Find your community at IRE 2027

By Emma Peterson.

From developing tomorrow’s leaders to celebrating today’s professionals, IRE 2027 puts connection front and center at their events.

It might be hard to believe, but 2027 is just around the corner and with it comes another International Roofing Expo (IRE)! IRE is the largest roofing and exteriors even in North America and the 2027 show will be hosted February 16-18, 2027, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This show not only promises attendees a dynamic expo floor and empowering education, but also the opportunity to build your industry community at a variety of events. These events include:

• Community Service Day: before the show officially kicks off, the 18th annual Community Service Day will bring show attendees together to give back to a Las Vegas neighborhood the best way we know how – through construction repairs. Run in partnership with Rebuilding Together, this year’s event is sponsored by Sika, Atlas Roofing Products and Roofing Contractor.
• Keynote speaker: the first day of the show will kick off with a keynote sponsored by Amrize and presented by former NFL wide receiver Eric Boles! The talk, titled “Leading Legacy Teams: Attracting and Retaining Talent,” will dive into actionable strategies for attracting new talent, bridging generational gaps and building stone mentorship pathways.
• First Timer's Reception: later that first day, RoofersCoffeeShop® will be sponsoring the First Timer’s Reception! This reception is designed for newcomers to IRE and gives you the opportunity to “build relationships that'll benefit your business long-term" and “learn how to navigate IRE like a seasoned pro.”
• Welcome Party: right after the First Timer’s Reception, ABC Supply is sponsoring the much-anticipated IRE 2027 Welcome Party! Always a good time, this party features drinks, appetizers and networking fun.
• The Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition: Day two (2/17/26) starts bright and early with the Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition. This is not only a showcase of students’ roofing knowledge and project planning skills, but also a front-row seat to see the future of our industry today.
• NRCA Industry Awards and Reception: closing the second day is the National Roofing Contractor Association (NRCA)’s award reception. These awards celebrate the professionals who go above and beyond in our industry, and the evening is always full of community and camaraderie.

And if these IRE-official events weren’t enough, there are a variety of partner events running the same week as IRE, such as the National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Days. This event is a premier conference for women professionals in the industry to learn and grow in together.

Registered to attend IRE 2027 and start building your roofing community!