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

By Anna Lockhart.  

Mark your calendars for the must-see educational sessions being held on day three 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: 

Thursday, February 8, 2024 

• 5 Keys to “Sell” Safety to Latinos  - Tune in to this session led by Luciano Perez from KPOST Roofing & Waterproofing as he imparts five key strategies to successfully implement safety procedures with Latino crews.  
• Being an Ally and Advocate for Women in the Roofing Industry - “I Just Want to Do the Right Thing” - Hear from industry professionals Jennifer Keegan of GAF, Anna Anderson of Art Unlimited and Ellen Thorp of National Women in Roofing (NWiR) as they discuss the qualities and actions allies of women in the industry can bring to the table in promoting an inclusive workplace.  
• Field-Applied Roof Coatings: Increasing Your Understanding - Glen Clapper of NRCA leads this session dedicated to covering the ins and outs of roof coatings! Learn how to choose the correct coatings for a project and properly apply them.  
• Profitability in Roofing Operations Mastering the Art of Estimation and Project Transition - Join roofing expert, John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group, as he shares the presents this special session dedicated to streamlining your business operations to run smoothly in order to maximize profits and success! 
• NRCA Foreman Leadership Training, Level 1, English - Check out this special training session led by Jon Goodman and Amy Staska of the NRCA in which they educate participants in the best skills needed to be a quality leader for your crew. 
• Operational Excellence: Key Principles and Strategic Implementation - Sit in for this special presentation from John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group as he shares his expert knowledge and insights into the best practices and strategies to implement in your business to optimize operations.  
• Selling Strategies and Lead Generation Through Service Departments - Join Jill Tacket and Will Riley of Centerpoint Connect as they co-host this special session dedicated to the best sales strategies to generate quality leads! 
• The New 2024 I-Codes: Roofing-Related Changes - Mark Graham of the NRCA leads this session dedicated to covering the latest changes to the I-Codes and what they could mean for your business and crews! 
• Retrofit with Metal Systems, Day Three - 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!