A PREVIEW OF THE NEXT 12 MONTH’S SHOWS. By W&C Staff
Walls & Ceilings is proud to present its annual Convention Companion Guide, offering a snapshot of the year’s trade shows, conventions, meetings, and other key industry events. This guide serves as a resource to keep our readers informed about a growing lineup of trade events shaping our industry.
Please note that some events are still finalizing dates and details. Visit wconline.com for the latest updates as information becomes available.
March 12-15, Sacramento, Calif.
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) Convention & Trade Show
Come learn from some of the top minds in building science with expertise in building enclosures, moisture management, air barriers, sustainability and enclosure commissioning. Exhibiting companies send knowledgeable staff to the IIBEC trade show to provide building enclosure consultants with answers to important questions about material characteristics and application. The conference provides a comprehensive learning curriculum for design professionals, consultants, subcontractors, GCs and others interested in the building science industry. For more information, visit iibecconvention.org.
March 15-18, New Orleans
AWCI/BUILD26 Convention & Expo
Highlighting the latest and greatest products, services and solutions to help your company thrive, all market segments are represented at BUILD26, including drywall, ceilings and acoustics, lath and metal framing, plaster, EIFS, insulation, tools, software and more. The AWCI Convention and Expo brings people together from across the industry for a variety of in-depth education sessions and stellar networking receptions. For more information, visit awci.org/events/build-convention.
March 22-25, Las Vegas
Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) SprayFoam Convention & Expo
This year’s SprayFoam Convention & Expo will be held at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. This is the #1 event for spray foam pros with educational breakout sessions, expo hall, certification activities and networking. For more information, visit sprayfoamshow.org.
March 25-27, Washington, D.C.
EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) Annual Meeting 2026
The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held for the first time ever in Washington, D.C. The meeting hotel is the Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill, just steps away from many of the city’s most significant landmarks. For more information, visit eima.com.
April 20-23, Grapevine, Texas
Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association (CISCA) Summit and Connect Conferences
This April, CISCA Summit will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Conference Center in Texas. The show promises to be full of exciting opportunities, such as the Contractor Challenge, Product Showcase, Construction Excellence Awards Dinner, Education Sessions, Emerging Leaders and Women Enhancing Business Meetings and much more. This fall, join the Association at CISCA Connect. This annual event is another opportunity to network with others in the industry and to spend some time with the exhibitors at “Meet the Vendors” and attend thought-provoking education sessions.
CISCA is still finalizing the Connect conference, but wherever the host location is, expect to have a fun and informative time. Visit CISCA.org for more information.
April 30-May 2, Las Vegas
Northwest Wall & Ceiling Bureau (NWCB): Wall & Ceiling Conference & Trade Show
The 2026 Wall & Ceiling Conference & Trade Show is the premier event for signatory wall and ceiling contractors, gathering hundreds of the industry’s leading professionals and companies. This event features a cutting-edge exhibit hall, inspirational speakers, educational seminars, an Industry Summit and fun events to connect with your peers.
The conference offers an opportunity to engage with top industry leaders, explore the latest innovations in the exhibit hall, and gain valuable insights through a diverse range of educational sessions. For more information, visit its website wallceilingshow.org or contact the NWCB at events@wallceilingshow.org.
May 5-6, Minneapolis
Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA): Building Enclosure Conference
The ABAA annual Building Enclosure Conference will be held in Minnesota. This event is the only conference that focuses on air barriers and building airtightness. The conference provides two full days of comprehensive learning tracks specific to design professionals, consultants, general contractors, subcontractors and others interested in the air barrier industry. For more information, visit abaaconference.com.
May 18-20, San Diego
Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) 2026 Annual Expo
The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute 2026 Annual Expo is designed for architects, builders/contractors and engineers. It is geared toward both skilled cold-formed steel framing professionals and newcomers. It will provide opportunities for education and networking as well as an exposition featuring state-of-the-art cold-formed steel framing technologies. Winners of the CFSEI Design and Distinguished Service Awards will also be announced. The three-day conference is the only one of its kind dedicated to cold-formed steel framing. A preliminary expo schedule and information on registration and hotel room rates/deadlines are available at cfsei.org/2026-cfsei-expo.
June 8-10, Marble Falls, Texas
Texas Lath & Plastering Contractors Association (TLPCA) Annual Convention
The TLPCA Annual Convention and Trade Show will be held at the Horseshoe Bay Resort. As in year’s past, the Annual Convention & Trade Show will offer meetings, receptions, a golf tournament, an exhibitor’s trade show, an educational program, an Annual Design Awards Competition, spouses program, awards banquet, dinners and entertainment. Additional information on registration and sponsorship opportunities will be available at tlpca.org.
June 10-13, San Diego
AIA ’26 Conference on Architecture & Design
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design is the AEC industry’s premier event featuring approximately 600 exhibitors representing software and technology, energy efficiency, building systems, sustainability, finishes, lighting, and stone and tile restoration, including manufacturers from the wall and ceiling industry. This year, there will be broadened educational offerings to include AEC professionals from all career stages and to include more global perspectives. For up-to-date information on the show, visit conferenceonarchitecture.com.
June 22-24, Las Vegas
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Conference & Expo
The National Fire Protection Association has announced that it will hold its 2026 NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay. The show features a wide variety of 400-plus exhibitors, over 8,000 attendees and 120-plus educational sessions, workshops, and presentations with attendees from 94 countries. Collaborate and network with thousands of fire protection engineers, electricians, firefighters, building and facility managers, manufacturers of safety equipment, government officials, and all other life safety professionals. For more information on this event, and a list of the various webinars and other virtual products, visit nfpa.org/conference.
July 29-August 2, Orlando, Fla.
Florida Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association (FWCCA) Annual Convention and Trade Show
The FWCCA will hold its 2026 Southeastern Wall & Ceiling Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Caribe Royale Resort. This year’s show will feature more than 100 exhibitors and approximately 700 attendees, with many new, as well as returning exhibitors. There will be a trade show as in years past, which will be followed by the Association’s annual Industry Awards Luncheon and presentation on incoming officers and directors. Saturday night’s theme party will be another great event. In conjunction with the other festivities, there will be a silent auction throughout the evening to raise funds for the FWCCA Scholarship Program. For more information, visit fwcca.com.
September 16-19, Dallas
Insulation Contractors Association of America (ICAA) Convention & Trade Show
The ICAA Convention & Trade Show is your one-stop shop to learn, network, and discover the latest insulation industry products and services from the best in the business. Every year, ICAA builds an educational program based on attendee feedback and timely industry trends, including sessions that run the gamut from business operations to building science. The star of the show, however, is the accompanying trade show, which features a lineup of the insulation industry’s leading suppliers and manufacturers.
For more information, visit insulate.org/convention frequently for updates and details as they are released.
October 7-9, Orlando
METALCON International Conference and Exhibition
METALCON will be held at the Orange County Convention Center this year. As the show marks more than three decades of achievement, it sets the pace for shaping the future with metal through an unbeatable blend of new product exhibits, a nationally recognized education conference, and live-action demos of field techniques. Join contractors, designers, developers, fabricators and suppliers from across the globe who attend this annual event. You’ll meet experts from forward-thinking companies who exhibit their top products and technology, and are eager to share their knowledge with you. For more information, please visit metalcon.com.
October 18-20, Indianapolis
IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium (BES+)
The Building Enclosure Symposium will be an interactive experience convening the best experts in the building enclosure industry. The two-day event offers cutting-edge information regarding the design, construction, maintenance and repair of modern and/or older building enclosures. Geared towards building enclosure professionals, architects, consultants, engineers, design professionals, contractors and specialists in waterproofing, fenestration, cladding and exterior wall systems. Check bes.iibec.org for up-to-date information coming soon.
November 2-5, Ft. Worth, Texas
FCIA - Firestop Conference & Trade Show
FIC ’26, the FCIA Firestop Industry Conference & Trade Show, is the leading educational firestop conference in the world. The event brings together Specialty Firestop Installation Contractors, Special Inspection Agency personnel, AHJs, Manufacturers, and industry leaders for three collaborative days focused on educating, developing, and improving the firestop industry. For more information and updates on the conference, visit fcia.org/Events/Conferences-Symposiums.
November, Location TBD
Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA)
The Rainscreen Association in North America has yet to name the location for its 2026 conference as of press time. RAiNA is an international not-for-profit association dedicated to serving and bettering the rainscreen industry through the development of policies and procedures. The educational sessions cover a wide range of topics, from retrofit construction to the best uses for rainscreens. During the conference, the winners will also be announced for the RAiNA Awards, which honors construction projects that include rainscreens. For more information, visit rainscreenassociation.org/.
November 15-17, Anaheim, Calif.
Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) Annual Convention & Trade Show
The STAFDA Annual Convention will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center this year. The show is open to members only. This annual event will serve its core members of contractors, suppliers and manufacturers in the tool and fastener industry, and brings together over 4,300 industry leaders for education, business and social activities. For more information, please contact Catherine Usher, STAFDA Member Services Director, at cusher@stafda.org or visit stafda.org/events.
February 2-4, Las Vegas
NAHB International Builders’ Show 2027
Thousands of homebuilding professionals, contractors, manufacturers and more from around the world filled the exhibit halls of the Orlando Orange County Convention Center this year in February. The massive show drew a total of more than 100,000 attendees. There are many wall and ceiling contractors and manufacturers in attendance at this event. Exhibit space for IBS also expanded from last year, and over 1,700 exhibitors displayed the latest in building products and technology. This year’s show brought out many companies from the industry, including those that represent drywall, trims and molding, steel framing, insulation, ICFs/SIPs, WRBs, waterproofing and rainscreen products, and so much more. Next year returns to Las Vegas. For more information, visit buildersshow.com.
