The Canadian Roofing Expo: Mark your calendars for April 15-16, 2025!

By Emma Peterson.

Get ready to explore Canada’s only dedicated show for roofing systems and technologies.

With over 150 exhibitors, education sessions and demonstrations, the 2025 Canada Roofing Expo (formerly Rooftech) is the place to be! Hosted in Toronto, Canada at the International Centre, this is Canada’s biggest trade show and forum dedicated to “the industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) roofing community, construction and property management industries.” The show is hosted by the Canadian Roofing Contractor’s Association (CRCA) in collaboration with Mediaedge Communications and will introduce professionals to cutting-edge technology, innovative solutions and expert knowledge.

Show floor

Explore an extensive trade show floor and learn from leading suppliers and manufacturers from both the U.S. and Canada. The Coffee Shops™ crew will be there (booth #202) along with many of our friends, like Vicwest, FlashCo, GAF, Georgia-Pacific, KARNAK and Malarkey.

Check out the full map of the show floor!

Education sessions

This is a great opportunity to learn from the industry’s leading experts and professionals. Here’s the education session schedule at a glance:  

• Tuesday, April 15 at 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • “ESG and Roofing Projects: Requirements vs. Budgets” moderated by Brian Brill of Tri-Tech.
• Tuesday, April 15 at 9:30-10:30 a.m.
  • “Use of BIM in Construction” taught by Claudia Cozzitorto of buildingSMART Canada and Yuri Bartzis from Building Operations Pomerleau.
  • “Staying on Top of Research, Technology and Change: Roofing at the National Research Council” taught by Sudha Molleti of the Construction Research Center.
• Wednesday, April 16 at 8:30-9:30 a.m.
  • “Improving the City of Toronto's Rebate Program for Green and Cool Roofs” taught by Ana Cuciureanu and Emma Tamlin from the City of Toronto.
  • “Rooftop safety in Ontario” featuring Francois Malette of the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Theo Heinemen from 1Life Workplace Safety Solutions, Kevan Thompson of Fenn & Fenn Construction Practice and Jeremy Power of Pallett Valo LLP.
  • “How Reducing Carbon Emissions and Climate Change Adaptation are Shaping Building Practices” taught by Alex Lukachko, assistant professor at the University of Toronto.
• Wednesday, April 16 at 9:30-10:30 a.m.
  • “Drone Use in Roofing and Building Science” taught by Steve Priestley from Altomaxx Technologies Inc.
  • “Wind Uplift for Roofing Systems” featuring Wendy Fraser and Troy Ferreira of Canadian Roofing Contractors Association  

Learn more about each session online.

Demonstrations

In addition to these in-depth education sessions, there will be a variety of opportunities to see demonstrations of new products and practices on the show floor. Here are some things to look forward to:  

• Thermoplastic roofing systems: Get the scoop on the thermoplastic membranes, from their development to how to use them in a roofing assembly.
• EPDM roofing systems: Understand and see firsthand how EPDM can be used in new, re-roofing and recovery applications.
• Steep slope roofing systems: Explore the different steep-slope roofing materials (shingles, slate and metal) and how they should be installed.
• Vegetative roofing systems: Learn about one of the hottest topics in roofing today, the green roof.  
• Modified bitumen roofing systems: See how modified bitumen roofing is installed, including techniques for working with base and cap sheets; edges and corners; and fasteners and attachments.  
• Liquid applied roofing systems: Find out about the newest innovations and solutions for the liquid applied sector.  

Learn more about the different demos that will be at the show!

You do not want to miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience, network and explore all at once!  

Get your tickets to the 2025 Canadian Roofing Expo today!