Roofing Events
Mexico Roofing Day 2026 to Spotlight Data Centers, Solar Roofing
Expo adds 17 sessions on roofing techniques
Mexico Roofing Day will return to the World Trade Center Mexico City on Nov. 11–12 for its fourth edition, with sessions on data center roofing, rooftop solar and cold-storage roof design.
Organizer Circular Events said the expanded exhibition will feature more than 35 exhibitors and a new stage with 17 sessions, including demonstrations on welding seams in thermoplastic roofing membranes. Other sessions will cover reroofing, insulation and anchoring rooftop equipment.
The conference comes as the Mexican Association of Private Industrial Parks projects that investment in industrial parks will rise about 37% to $5.8 billion in 2026, according to figures cited by organizers.
The Mexican Data Center Association projects that spending on data center construction and equipment in Mexico will reach $82.5 billion from 2026 through 2031, according to figures cited by organizers.
The program includes a session on U.S. data center roofing and another on fire performance in high-value buildings, with a focus on data centers.
- Jennifer Hogan, president of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, will discuss when to replace a roof before installing solar panels.
- Andrea Wagner-Watts of GAF will cover design considerations for commercial roofs that will support solar panels.
- Reid Ribble, a former U.S. representative and former CEO of the National Roofing Contractors Association, will deliver the closing keynote.
- Lorna Rojas of National Women in Roofing will discuss why U.S. workplace safety standards matter to Mexican suppliers looking to expand in that market.
- Amparo Sancen of Latinos en Roofing will speak about building business partnerships.
Attendees can register and view the full agenda on the Mexico Roofing Day website.
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