Photos by Bilaal Khan and RC staff

Uncharacteristically frigid Texas weather didn't stop thousands of roofing professionals from heading to the 2025 International Roofing Expo, held at the Henry B. González Convention Center Feb. 19-21 in San Antonio.

The massive crowd gathered for the largest IRE in the event's history, with more than 600 exhibitors and 47 educational sessions.

"Our expanded content, education and show floor space reflect the rapid growth in roofing and exteriors along with regulatory changes and infrastructure demands within the construction sector," said Rich Russo, IRE show director. "From our expanded content appealing to the Spanish-speaking community that reflects the demographic changes in the workforce, to education on key trending topics that incorporate technology and other growing segments, IRE has a finger on the pulse of the roofing industry to navigate what is on the horizon."

The expo included other roofing-related events held before the actual IRE itself. National Women in Roofing held a successful, two-day NWIR Days, while dozens of volunteers helped improve living conditions for San Antonio residents during the Community Service Day. ROOFPAC held its annual auction fundraiser the day before IRE, followed immediately by a reception for the Roofing Alliance, NRCA's philanthropic arm.

The show itself offered plenty of networking opportunities as well as its traditional events, including the Student Competition, where college students put their estimating and presentation skills to the test with mock roofing project bids. The NRCA and Roofing Alliance honored distinguished members of the industry with an awards ceremony Thursday evening.

Check roofingcontractor.com for more IRE news and post-event coverage. In the meantime, enjoy this exclusive photo gallery from the 2025 IRE.