FRSA's Convention & Expo

Expo Hours:
Thursday, June 11 – 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, June 12 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm


FRSA proudly hosts the largest regional roofing show in the country. Over 230 exhibiting companies displaying the latest products and services make this show a vital experience for roofing and sheet metal contractors. The Expo is located in Halls A-E of the Gaylord Palms Convention Center.

FRSA's Expo is free for roofing contractors. For all non-exhibiting manufacturers, suppliers and distributors, there is a $295 per person fee to attend the Expo and $995 per person fee for industry service providers.

2026 Convention & Expo Tentative Schedule

Wednesday, June 10

 

6:00 am – 5:00 pm

FRSA Registration Desk Open

8:00 am – 9:00 am

Seminar #1 – Building an OSHA Inspection SOP

8:00 am – 10:00 am   

Seminar #2 – FBC 9th Ed (2026) Roofing Related Changes

8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Golf Tournament – Falcon’s Fire Golf Course

8:00 am – 2:00 pm     

Seminar #3 – CCN’s Contractor Bootcamp: Primal Selling System

9:15 am – 10:15 am   

Seminar #4 – OSHA Heat Illness Prevention

9:15 am – 10:15 am

Seminar #5 – Estimating for Small Business

9:15 am – 10:15 am   

Seminar #6 – FBC Requirements for Underlayments

10:00 am – 1:00 pm   

Clay Shooting Tournament – Tenoroc Shooting Range         

10:15 am – 12:15 pm

Seminar #7 – Advanced FBC 8th Ed (2023) Metal Roofing

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Seminar #8 – Workers’ Comp Coverage and PEOs

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Seminar #9 – Roofing Legal, Labor and Policy Trends

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm  

Seminar #10 – Roof-to-Wall Connections for Roofing Contractors

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Family Fun Event

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

NWIR Table Talks Session

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

VIP President’s Reception – Private Reception

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Welcome Reception

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Kids’ Program – Pizza-Making and Scavenger Hunt

 

 

Thursday, June 11

 

6:00 am – 5:00 pm     

FRSA Registration Desk Open

7:00 am – 8:00 am     

Seminar #11 – Workers’ Comp Coverage and PEOs

7:00 am – 8:00 am     

Seminar #12 – Artificial Intelligence in Roofing                    

7:00 am – 8:00 am     

Seminar #13 – Estimating for Small Business

8:00 am – 11:00 am   

Seminar #14 – Architect & Building Officials Program

8:00 am – 11:00 am   

SRS Building Products & CertainTeed Spanish Session

8:15 am – 9:15 am     

Seminar #15 – Fall Protection: What Employers Need to Know

8:15 am – 9:15 am     

Seminar #16 – ICE Raids and I-9 Audit Defense        

8:15 am – 9:15 am

Seminar #17 – Your Competitor is Using AI. Are You?

8:15 am – 10:15 am

Seminar #18 – Advanced FBC 8th Ed (2023) Metal Roofing

9:00 am – 11:00 am   

Ladies’ Program – Textured Painting Workshop

9:00 am – 3:00 pm     

Kids’ Program – Arcade Blitz

9:30 am – 10:30 am   

Seminar #19 – Attracting and Retaining Top Employees

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Seminar #20 – Documenting a Roofing Project

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Seminar #21 – Skills USA: Build a Workforce Pipeline

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Lunch in the Expo Hall

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

FRSA EXPO

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Auction

11:15 am – 1:00 pm

Business Lunch

5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Kids’ Program – Extreme Video Game Night

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Jimmy Buffett Casino Party

 

 

Friday, June 12

 

6:00 am – 3:00 pm

FRSA Registration Desk Open

7:00 am – 8:00 am     

Seminar #22 – Wind Mitigation Methods                 

7:00 am – 8:00 am     

Seminar #23 – Roofing Legal, Labor and Policy Trends         

7:00 am – 8:00 am     

Seminar #24 – Documenting a Roofing Project

8:00 am – 9:30 am     

Exhibitor Meeting – Booth Selection for the 2027 Expo

8:15 am – 9:15 am     

Seminar #25 – ICE Raids and I-9 Audit Defense

8:15 am – 9:15 am     

Seminar #26 – Foremen & Superintendent Program

8:15 am – 10:15 am   

Seminar #27 – Roof-to-Wall Connections for Roofing Contractors

9:00 am – 11:00 am

Ladies’ Program – Chocolate Rose Culinary Experience

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Kids’ Program – The Art Bus

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Auction

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

FRSA EXPO

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Lunch in the Expo Hall

 

 

 

*For specific seminar information, see the seminar tab.

 

Foundation Auction 
Wednesday, June 10 - Friday, June 12
Check out items onsite at the Expo and bid from anywhere! Visit www.floridaroof.com/items to register and bid online. Looking to donate? Visit www.floridaroof.com/donate. Bidding starts on June 5 at 8:00 am and concludes on June 12 at 2:00 pm. All proceeds benefit the industry through FRSA's Educational and Research Foundation.

Beer Bust 
Thursday, June 11 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, sponsored by Mid-Atlantic Roofing Supply
Friday, June 12 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, sponsored by GAF
Stop by the Lounge for a cold beer, compliments of our sponsors.

Expo Lunches sponsored by PAC-CLAD | Petersen and USG Securock
Thursday, June 11 – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Friday, June 12 – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hungry? Grab a bite to eat in the Food Court located on the Expo floor, compliments of our lunch sponsors. Vouchers are included with your badge.

 

Social Events

Family Fun Event
Wednesday, June 10 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This year we are offering fun for the whole family! Join us for popsicles on Wednesday afternoon followed by some family-friendly competition. Enjoy an indoor 9-hole mini golf course and our first ever "Brick Lab" event where each family will work together to build their own custom racecar from Legos and then compete against other families on an indoor track. Children will also have the opportunity to build their own mini figure to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times - this is a family team event. 

 

NWIR Table Talk Session 
Wednesday, June 10 – 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
In this engaging round-robin format, attendees will chat about leadership, building industry relationships and other topics that apply to professional women in the roofing industry. It’s a great way to meet others that face the same challenges as you. Cost is $25 – register at www.floridaroof.com/NWIR.

FRSA’s Welcome Reception sponsored by Adams & Reese LLP
Wednesday, June 10 - 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us as we kick off FRSA’s 104th Annual Convention. Food stations and an open bar at this FREE event create the perfect opportunity to network with industry peers.

SRS Building Products & CertainTeed Spanish Session
To register for this event, visit www.floridaroof.com/para-latinos.
Thursday, June 11 - 8:00 am - 11:00 am
CertainTeed Master Craftsman Credential
The Master Craftsman program provides education in every aspect of shingle installation, techniques and the approved procedures for installing all CertainTeed shingles. The program utilizes the Shingle Applicator's Manual and covers topics such as good workmanship practices, roof systems, estimating, flashing, ventilation and product installation instructions for all of CertainTeed’s shingle products. Benefits include:

  • Master Craftsman Certificate
  • Trade Knowledge

Food and beverages will be provided

Sesión en Español de SRS Building Products & CertainTeed
Jueves 11 de Junio - 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Credencial de CertainTeed Master Craftsman
El programa Master Craftsman proporciona educación en todos los aspectos de la instalación de tejas, técnicas y procedimientos aprobados para la instalación de todas las tejas CertainTeed. El programa utiliza el Manual del aplicador de tejas y cubre temas tales como buenas prácticas de mano de obra, sistemas de techos, estimación, tapajuntas, ventilación e instrucciones de instalación de productos para todos los productos de tejas CertainTeed. Beneficios incluyen:

  • Certificado de Master Craftsman
  • Conocimientos comerciales

Se proporcionará comida y bebida

Business Lunch sponsored by Millennium Metals Inc.
Thursday, June 11 - 11:15 am – 1:00 pm
Elections for FRSA Officers and Directors will be held, Life and Honorary Memberships bestowed along with other industry awards and recognition of Foundation scholarship recipients.

Jimmy Buffett Casino Party 
Thursday, June 11 - 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Join us for FRSA's Jimmy Buffett Casino Party, an entertaining night of casino games, food stations, open bars, dancing and prizes. Casual Jimmy Buffett-inspired tropical attire is encouraged. We'll kick off the evening with FRSA Officer installation and the Campanella Award in an abbreviated presentation, leaving plenty of time for gambling, dancing and socializing. 

Ladies’ & Kids’ Program Events

Ladies’ Program 

Thursday, June 11 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Textured Painting Workshop
Explore your creativity with textured painting. Described as "fun and freeing," this workshop requires no previous art experience. All supplies, morning beverages and muffins are included in the ticket price.

Friday, June 12 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Chocolate Rose Culinary Experience
Our favorite Gaylord chef is back by popular demand. In this hands-on workshop, he will guide you through the steps for making your own chocolate dough, tempering chocolate, shaping a rose and sculpting and decorating your edible masterpiece. Beverages and breakfast pastries are included in the ticket price. 

Kids’ Program sponsored by Certified Roofing Specialists Inc. 

Wednesday, June 10 – 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Pizza-Making and Scavenger Hunt 
Kids will enjoy an evening of delicious fun, beginning with making their own pizzas. Afterward, they will embark on an adventure to explore and find alligators and other Florida wildlife during a scavenger hunt. They'll end the night with a stroll to Cold Stone Creamery for ice cream. 

Thursday, June 11 – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Arcade Blitz
Ready for some real fun? Here's your ticket to competitive arcade-style games, followed by lunch at Wreckers. The kids will end the afternoon with games and a few creative projects. Ticket includes activities, supplies and lunch.

Thursday, June 11 – 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Extreme Video Game Night
Climb inside one of two giant game trucks packed with large screen TVs, the latest game consoles and a huge variety of games including Mario Kart, Minecraft, Fortnite and other popular video games. Ticket price includes dinner, two hours of unlimited game play and bounce house access. 

Friday, June 12 – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Art Bus
Hop on board The Art Bus for a morning of cool projects and games, followed by lunch at Wreckers. Ticket price includes activities and lunch.

Sports Tournaments
Wednesday, June 10

Clay Shooting Tournament 
Tenoroc Shooting Range, Lakeland - 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$135 for registrations received by May 1 / $175 for registrations received after May 1

The tournament is comprised of several stations with a variety of shooting levels. Range fees, ammunition, lunch and prizes are included in the ticket price. Each participant must provide their own gun or arrange gun rental ahead of time. Registrations will be limited to 75 participants.  

Golf Tournament sponsored by Acrisure and MetalMax
Falcon's Fire Golf Club, Kissimmee 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
$225 for registration received by May 1 / $275 for registrations received after May 1

Falcon’s Fire Golf Club is recognized both regionally and nationally as one of the finest public golf courses in Orlando. Check-in begins at 7:00 am, with the tournament beginning at 8:00 am. Registration includes green fees, cart, range balls, refreshments, continental breakfast, lunch and prizes. Teams are 4-person scramble format and individual registrants will be paired. This tournament sells out quickly, so register early. Registrations will be limited to 128 players on a first-come, first-served basis.