The countdown to IRE 2026 has begun!

By Emma Peterson. 

Get ready for three days full of roofing education, networking and innovation. 

January 2026 might seem far away right now, but with the holiday season quickly approaching, it’ll be here before we know it! And with January comes the International Roofing Expo (IRE). This year’s IRE will be hosted from January 20–22, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada. 

If you’ve never been to IRE before, it is the place to be for roofing and exterior professionals! From an expansive trade show floor to countless education sessions, IRE will be full of learning, networking and fun! The Coffee Shops™ crew will be there hosting our LIVE soundstage sponsored by our friends at SRS Distribution in the lobby, so make sure to stop by, say hi and see what’s happening. 

Education en Español  

This year’s show features 45 different educational sessions! Be on the lookout for an article focused on these sessions as we get closer to IRE. For now, we wanted to highlight the Spanish offerings!  

This year, one of the nine different education tracks available at IRE is designed specifically for Spanish-speaking roofing professionals. The sessions available in this track will feature incredible speakers, like Yessie Gomez (SRS), Alan Diaz (Elevate), Amparo Sancen (Latinos en Roofing) and Moises Morales (Advosy Construction).  

The trade show floor 

Over in the expo hall, IRE will be hosting over 500 exhibitors! Again, The Coffee Shops will be in the lobby, but a lot of our partners, such as All Weather Insulated Panels (Booth 1601), A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply (Booth 2131), BITEC (Booth 2313), Equipter (Booth 4231), Service First Solutions (Booth 1855) and Van Mark Products (Booth 4744) will be on the show floor. Go and say hello to them as you explore the new products available and connect with other roofing professionals.  

In addition to the large number of exhibitor booths in the Expo Hall, there are also a variety of show-floor demonstrations and building clinics! These are a great way to sharpen your business and roofing skills as you explore.  

Check out the full list of exhibitors!

Networking events 

There are numerous networking events to attend, and we are especially excited about these:  

• Annual Community Service Day: Happening preshow on Monday, January 19, this is the 17th annual service project hosted in conjunction with IRE. At this event, you will get the chance to work side-by-side with your peers to repair and revitalize homes for low-income families in Las Vegas.  
• Welcome Party: Wrap up the first day of IRE 2026 at the beloved welcome party! This event kicks off at 5 p.m. on Tuesday and is a great opportunity to network and have fun with industry professionals. 
• EmpowerAll Reception: This special National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) event, happening on Tuesday from 4-5 p.m., celebrates the unity in our roofing community. 
• The Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition: A highlight every year, this competition challenges students around the country 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.” 

The Coffee Shops are also proud to be sponsoring the annual IRE First Timer's event! This is the perfect opportunity for people new to the show to meet network in an informal setting. 

Register and reserve 

Planning to make the trip to Vegas for IRE 2025? Book your hotel and register now! The team at IRE has worked with onPeak to secure a discounted rate on hotel rooms for attendees of the show. These rates average 30% less than what you would find on other travel sites! 

As for your registration, there are a variety of options for show passes that you can choose from:  

• Expo Pass: Gives you show access for all three days, access to the show floor demos and access to general sessions.  
• Super Pass: Everything included in the Expo Pass plus access to all the conference sessions and a ticket to the welcome party!  
• Day Conference Pass: Everything in the Expo Pass with the addition of a single (1) day of conference sessions (Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday). If you choose Tuesday, it includes a welcome party ticket.  

Do note, NRCA members do get discounts on all pass types! 

Book your hotel and choose your pass today!