The Top Roofing Industry Conferences and Expos to Attend in 2026
The roofing industry has one of the most active event calendars in the trades. Whether you’re a contractor looking to grow your business, sharpen your skills, or connect with suppliers and manufacturers, there’s a conference built for you in 2026.
Here’s a full breakdown of the must-attend events — in date order.
1. RoofCON (Winter)
January 5–7, 2026 | Oklahoma City Convention Center — Oklahoma City, OK
RoofCON has quickly become one of the most recognizable leadership-focused events in roofing, built around mindset, business growth, and contractor development. The January edition featured powerful general sessions, 50+ breakout sessions, and 175+ vendor exhibits. If you missed January’s event, the good news is RoofCON goes twice in 2026 — see #8 below.
Learn more: roofcon.com
2. International Roofing Expo (IRE)
January 20–22, 2026 | Las Vegas Convention Center — Las Vegas, NV
The IRE is the largest roofing event in North America and the industry’s flagship trade show. Over 15,000 industry leaders attend each year for nine specialized education tracks covering 45+ targeted topics, an enormous exhibit floor, and networking opportunities that are hard to match anywhere else in the industry. The 2026 event also included NRCA’s 139th Annual Convention.
If you’re only going to one roofing event a year, the IRE is hard to beat for sheer scale and value.
Learn more: theroofingexpo.com
3. FRSA 104th Annual Convention & Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Expo
June 10–12, 2026 | Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center — Kissimmee, FL
The FRSA Convention is the largest regional roofing show in the country, drawing 5,000+ contractors, building officials, architects, and suppliers. The 2026 edition — the 104th annual — featured over 30 hours of continuing education covering Florida building codes, sales training, metal roofing, fall protection, and more, along with 230+ companies on the expo floor.
The best part? The expo is free for all roofing contractors.
Learn more: floridaroof.com
4. Western Roofing Expo
September 27–29, 2026 | Paris Las Vegas — Las Vegas, NV
Organized by the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA), the Western Roofing Expo is the premier regional roofing and waterproofing event in the U.S. The 2026 show features a two-day trade show with ~90 exhibitors, 28 educational seminars, two keynote luncheons, and the fan-favorite Roofing Games shingling competition. Golf and sporting clays tournaments round out the networking side of things.
If you’re based in the West or do any work in that market, this is the regional event to have on your radar.
Learn more: westernroofingexpo.com
5. METALCON
October 7–9, 2026 | Orange County Convention Center — Orlando, FL
METALCON is the only annual tradeshow and conference devoted exclusively to metal in the building envelope — making it a must for any roofing contractor who works with metal roofing systems. Now in its 35th year, the show brings together manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and architects to explore the latest in metal construction and design.
Learn more: metalcon.com
6. Texas Roofing Conference (RCAT)
October 21–23, 2026 | Grapevine, TX
The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) annual conference is the go-to event for roofing pros operating in one of the country’s largest and most storm-active markets. The event brings together Texas-based contractors alongside national suppliers and manufacturers for education, networking, and an industry trade show.
Learn more: rcat.net
7. Win The Storm
October 28–30, 2026 | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center — Dallas, TX
Win The Storm has built a reputation as one of the most energetic and contractor-focused events in the roofing space. The 2026 conference draws 2,000–5,000 attendees and features 20+ breakout sessions per day, 200+ industry experts, proven growth tactics, and leadership training — plus the Roofer Olympics, where attendees compete in dodgeball, volleyball, and tug of war.
If you want business growth content delivered with high energy, WTS delivers.
Learn more: winthestorm.com
8. RoofCON 8 (Fall)
November 10–12, 2026 | Oklahoma City Convention Center — Oklahoma City, OK
RoofCON’s fall edition — RoofCON 8 — brings the same format as the winter event: high-energy general sessions, 50+ breakouts, and 175+ vendor exhibits, all focused on roofing and solar. If you’re looking to end the year with a jolt of motivation and actionable takeaways heading into 2027, this is a strong choice.
Learn more: roofcon.com
9. Best of Success Conference
December 7–9, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Coconut Point — Bonita Springs, FL
Now in its 22nd year, Best of Success is a more intimate gathering — 500+ roofing professionals — designed for candid peer-to-peer learning. Presented by Roofing Contractor Magazine, the conference covers workforce challenges, roofing technology advancements, sustainable practices, and insights from industry leaders. It’s a great way to cap the year with serious conversations in a relaxed setting.
Learn more: roofingcontractor.com
Pick Your Events and Make the Most of Them
With nine major events spread across the year, you don’t have to attend them all — but you should have a strategy. Think about what your business needs most right now: new leads, better systems, supplier relationships, or leadership development. Let that guide where you spend your time and travel budget.
And if you want to make sure your roofing company is showing up online the way it should — so the leads keep coming in whether you’re at a conference or not — reach out to Justified Media. We help roofing companies build a digital presence that works year-round.
