The International Roofing Expo (IRE) has been rescheduled for April 2021. Exhibitors and attendees do not have to take any action as everything will automatically transfer to the new dates. Though the show was originally scheduled for February 2021, the IRE team announced that they made the proactive decision to postpone the show for a month "to ensure a productive and relaxed environment for everyone." The expo's new dates are April 14-16. Though the dates have changed, the show will still be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
“We understand how important the International Roofing Expo is to the industry and the need to stay informed and connected,” said Ray Giovine, Group Director for Informa Markets and the International Roofing Expo. “There is a lot of effort that goes into preparation of events, so we wanted to provide our exhibitors, speakers, attendees and partners with ample notice to adjust plans.”
The IRE press release states that the decision wasn't easy to make, but after conversations with stakeholders and the National Roofing Contractors Association, the team determined rescheduling was the best path forward.
IRE is the latest show to be impacted by the pandemic. Some have moved to a digital platform, like the National Hardware Show originally scheduled for September of 2020. Others such as the International Builders' Show in Orlando are still planning to host in-person events but are monitoring the situation closely.