Don’t Miss These Special Sessions at IRE 2024 – Day One!

By Anna Lockhart.  

Mark your calendars for the must-see educational sessions being held on day one of the industry’s most anticipated and action-packed event of the year!  

As the largest roofing and exteriors tradeshow in North America, the International Trade Show (IRE) is the event of the year for industry professionals. Each year, attendees from across the world gather at the three-day event to see the latest and most innovative products on the market, network with fellow industry professionals and participate in engaging educational sessions. The 2024 trade show will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada from February 6-8 and will showcase hundreds of exhibitors on the tradeshow floor.  

With over one hundred educational sessions being held at the 2024 expo, attendees won’t have to worry about the lack of possibilities. As an experience unlike any other, those attending the event will want to have their pick of educational sessions from an array of topics and interests.  

At IRE 2024, many friends of the RoofersCoffeeShop® community will be moderating sessions, too! Check out the following sessions to hear from the industry’s greatest:  

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 

• Diversity and Inclusion for the Hispanic Community - Sit in on this informative educational session featuring Teresa Ramirez of Southeast Contracting Services as she shares personal insights and ways to best reach workers and customers in the Hispanic community.  
• Reduce Energy Use in Your Customer’s Building with Their Roof - Glen Clapper and Kurt Fester of the National Roofing Contractors Assocation (NRCA) share how to reduce energy use and the break down the details of the IECC referenced energy standard, ASHRAE 90.1. 
• Turning Workforce Development into Dollars: Recruitment, Train, Retain - Hear from industry experts John Esbenshade, Jared Ribble and Amy Staska of the NRCA as they share how the NRCA strives to be a valuable resource for roofers in providing ways to best find and retain quality employees.  
• NRCA 2024 Safety Leadership Workshop - Cheryl Ambrose of the NRCA leads this special workshop designed to educate participants in safety prevention and familiarize them with OSHA regulations and the Falls National Emphasis Program. Attendees will learn about all facets of safety from risk management and safety culture to insurance and legal regulations.  
• The Sales Process for Achieving Maximum Results - This session featuring Scott Siegal of Certified Contractors Network will cover a range of topics relevant to setting up sales professionals for success!  
• Energy Efficiency Mandates and the 2024 Energy Code - This special session featuring Glen Clapper and Nick Sabino of NRCA will feature a panel discussion in which the special guest speakers will share their insights of the new 2024 Energy Conservation Code.  
• Top Business Management Practices to Focus on in Today’s Business Environment - Gary Cohen of the Certified Contractors Network leads this session highlighting the ways that business leaders can change their outlook to better succeed in today’s business environment.  
• Retrofit with Metal Systems, Day One - DJ Highnote of Roof Hugger and Charlie Smith of McElroy Metals will cover key learning objectives designed to teach participants the basics of metal roofing and retrofitting techniques.  

Register for the 2024 International Roofing Expo!