Roofing professionals seeking intensive, high-energy
educational sessions that will take their business to the next level should
plan to attend the 2009 International Roofing Expo, Feb. 3-5, in the Shoreline
A&B Halls at the Mandalay
Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Roofing professionals seeking intensive, high-energy
educational sessions that will take their business to the next level should
plan to attend the 2009 International Roofing Expo, Feb. 3-5, in the Shoreline
A&B Halls at the Mandalay
Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The 48
in-depth sessions will cover eight educational tracks addressing key roofing
segments including technical, workplace safety, leadership/management, green
building, legal/HR, money matters, sales/ service and general business.
“Our educational conference program offers a unique
curriculum designed to grow skills and enrich personal development,” said Donna
Bellantone, Director of the International Roofing Expo. “There is no
better opportunity for roofing professionals to learn the best practices in the
industry.”
The target audience includes commercial/residential/metal
contractors, owners/CEOs/general managers, superintendents/foremen,
architects/designers/consultants, salesmen/estimators, manufacturers/ suppliers
and building owners/facility managers.
Of the 48 sessions, 92 percent feature new topics with six
of last year’s most popular sessions back by demand. Also, 33 of the
sessions involve issues relevant to the residential roofing professional, while
the Spouse Program offers 28 sessions for the involved spouses who are looking
for ways to help manage and grow their businesses.
With sustainability and environmental-friendly roofing
growing in demand, the new green building track will teach attendees about
energy efficiency, green roofs, solar energy and how the green movement affects
the roofing industry.
“The educational conference features the most relevant
topics taught by the industry's leading authorities,” said Bill Good, Executive
Vice President of NRCA, the show’s official sponsor. “Each session offers
educational content that is the best available.”
Continuing Education Opportunities
All 48 sessions have been approved by the American Institute
of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) learning units (Lus) and
the RCI, Inc. continuing education hours (CEHs).
In addition, 23 courses have been approved by Florida’s Department of
Business and Professional Regulation and the Construction Industry Licensing
Board (DBPR/CILB) (Education Provider No. 0003200).
Speakers
Top-notch industry leaders and innovators presenting
cutting-edge sessions that will help attendees grow their company’s bottom line
include Dave Harrison, Rick Davis, Monroe Porter, Paul
Montelongo, Martin Gould, Leslie Shiner, Michael Morgan and Kevin Kennedy.
Visitwww.TheRoofingExpo.comto search the full conference
schedule by track, title, date, time or speaker.
Keynote Address
An additional highlight of the conference program is the
inspirational Keynote Address, “Nothing but Net,” by NBA superstar Bill Walton.
Held Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Walton will discuss the
characteristics that create success in business, including focusing on
teamwork, overcoming adversity, hard work, the fundamentals and a positive attitude.
Taking place in the South Pacific Ballroom E, the Keynote is free to all show
participants, but registration is required. United Solar Ovonic located in
booth #1935 sponsors the Keynote Address.
Exhibit Hall
Complementing the educational conference is the
product-filled show floor of nearly 500 exhibiting companies in 1,050 booths.
Offering the newest, most advanced materials, equipment, tools, services and
technology, the exhibitor base features manufacturers and distributors of all
sizes representing the United States, Canada and abroad.
Registration Savings
Attendees can save money by registering before Thursday,
Jan. 8, 2009. Early-bird conference registration packages range from $205-$305
for a Day Pass and $355-$455 for a Super Pass. All conference packages provide
free admission to the Exhibit Hall, Keynote and Welcome Party at TAO. NRCA
members receive a discount on all packages. Space in educational sessions is
limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration
is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. For more information regarding
registration, visitwww.TheRoofingExpo.comor call 972-819-7606 or 866-860-1970.
NRCA Annual Convention
The 122nd NRCA Annual Convention takes place during the Expo
offering members a full slate of events, including educational classes, the
NRCA Luncheon featuring Notre Dame’s Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger, the NRCA Cocktail
and Awards Reception, and the NRLRC Breakfast - as well as ROOFPAC’s golf
tournament and Richard Petty Rookie Experience and High-Performance Kart Racing
at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.