At the beginning of March 2023, join the roofing and exteriors community at the International Roofing Expo 2023 (IRE) in Dallas, Texas. Leading experts, speakers and industry professionals will connect with other like-minded people to elevate their careers and companies.
The IRE features both a conference and trade show. In between educational workshops and enlightening presentations, attendees will browse the expo hall to see the latest products and services from manufacturers, suppliers, and technology vendors. They will be looking for new, innovative ways to propel their business forward.
Anyone who’s anyone in the roofing and exteriors community will be there—will you?
If the answer is yes, then there are a few things you’ll need to know so that you can take full advantage of this packed event.
Looking for a local Dallas tradeshow booth builder for the upcoming International Roofing Expo 2023? Contact Exhibit Experience for your complimentary consultation.
When and where
Date: March 7-9, 2023
Location: Dallas, Texas
Venue: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Trade show hours:
- Tuesday, March 7: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday, March 8: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday, March 9: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Accommodations and Hotels
onPeak is the official housing provider for the International Roofing Expo 2023. They’re offering discounted rates that typically average 30% less than what you’ll find on other travel sites at a selection of the best Dallas hotels. Find out more about their discounted hotel rates on the IRE’s Official Housing webpage.
What to expect at the International Roofing Expo 2023
Exhibiting at the International Roofing Expo in 2023 can position your brand as an innovator and leader in roofing and exteriors. The 2022 show, which was held in New Orleans, saw over 395 manufactures and suppliers showcasing the latest innovations and technology available in the market. These products and services include:
- Aluminum Windows (6%)
- Associations/Agencies/Publications (6%)
- Bitumen/Asphalt (22%)
- Built Up – Cold/Hot Applied (14%)
- Business Services (13%)
- Caulks, Sealants (22%)
- Clad-Wood Windows (4%)
- Coatings (30%)
- Consulting/Testing Services (7%)
- Curtain Wall Systems (4%)
- Drones/Drone Software (16%)
- Electrical Supplies (2%)
- Engineered Wood Siding (6%)
- Entry Doors (5%)
- Fasteners (17%)
- Fiber Cement Siding (8%)
- Fiberglass Windows (5%)
- Flashing (20%)
- Green/Sustainable (8%)
- Guards (5%)
- Gutters/Roof Drains (21%)
- HVAC (4%)
- Insulation (16%)
- Interior Protection (4%)
- Ladders/Scaffolding (11%)
- Machinery/Manufacturing Equipment (8%)
- Manufactured Stone Siding (5%)
- Metal Panels/Shingles (28%)
- Modified Bitumen (23%)
- Patio Doors (5%)
- Rollforming/Metalforming (12%)
- Roof Decks/Decking (27%)
- Roof Hatches/Doors (17)
- Roof Pavers/Walkways/Ballasts (16%)
- Safety/Fall Protection (19%)
- Shingles (44%)
- Single-Ply Roofing (33%)
- Skylights (21%)
- Slate (14%)
- Solar (19%)
- Spray Polyurethane Foam (10%)
- Synthetic Roofing (23%)
- Technology/Software (12%)
- Tile Roofing (20%)
- Tools/Accessories (16%)
- Underlayment (23%)
- Vacuum Cleaning Systems (3%)
- Vapor Retarders/Barriers (11%)
- Vehicles/Rigging (6%)
- Ventilation (13%)
- Vinyl Siding (10%)
- Vinyl Windows (8%)
- Waterproofing (20%)
- Weather & Climate (9%)
- Wood Siding (7%)
If you offer any product or service that fits in the above categories, you’ll want to leverage the breadth and reach of the upcoming IRE 2023. In layman’s terms, this means that IRE’s attendees are influential and powerful buyers in the roofing and exteriors industry. To properly speak to these potential new clients, you’ll need to know a bit about them.
On average, the International Roofing Expo sees over 10,000 professionals at each show. These professionals come from all over the world, representing 35 different countries. Here are a few more statistics to really hammer out their demographics:
- 83% represent companies that report over $1M in sales each year.
- 67% are actively involved in buying decisions.
- 33% hold the highest position at their company (Owner, CEO, President, Executive, etc.).
- 23% work in sales or marketing.
- 63% are contractors, subcontractors, remodelers, or builders.
- 12% are distributors, manufacturers, or agents.
- 25% work in the residential market, 27% in commercial, and 30% in both.
Click here for full details on the IRE attendee demographics.
Question is, what does this mean for your exhibit?
Knowing to whom you’re speaking at the show will allow you to craft the perfect message for your booth. If you don’t know already, find out how your product or service will help solve a pain point for these attendees and then build your message around that.
You’ll want to make sure your booth tells the right story. If your brand offers convenient, affordable roofing solutions, emphasize how these solutions will benefit the attendees. Tell them outright what unique problem your brand solves and how you can help them.
Exhibit booths require expert administration, management, and design, with the show and brand needs in mind. Over the past few years, we have delivered hundreds of booths in a variety of configurations conferences and expo across the country. Our expert design staff and build teams understand the unique challenges of marketing your brand at the IRE. We are also up to date on all safety and health guidelines.
Depending on your target audience and product, certain booth sizes are better suited for certain products. An exhibit house that has never built for the International Roofing Expo may not provide the right booth size for your needs. This could mean missed opportunities to connect with potential new business partners; you’ll get lost in the crowd.
These are the booth sizes we suggest, as well as their specific advantages. Contact us to find out how we can set your company up with one of these quality booths – so you can ensure the spotlight falls on you at the IRE.
10 x 10 Exhibit Rentals
10 x 10 Exhibit Rentals are ideal for exhibitors who want to highlight or promote a single product or service. You have room for product display cases, 3D graphic wall, custom light display and flooring, and one seating configuration.
10 x 20 Exhibit Rentals
10 x 20 Exhibit Rentals are a good solution for those showing multiple products and services. You have 20 feet of graphic back wall, multiple seating configurations for demonstrations and lighting education, in addition to custom light and flooring that come standard with our exhibit rentals.
If you want to really ensure your booth has a presence at International Roofing Expo 2023, Exhibit Experience can help. Our dynamic LED walls with video reels, private projection rooms for closing, overhead projections, new underlit flooring, and much more will catch the eye of those buyers and draw them into your booth.
Curious about how much booths cost? Read our Costs of Exhibiting After 2023 article.
Decide if you will rent or D-I-Y your booth.
Experience is key when it comes to standing out at large-scale tradeshows. International Roofing Expo 2023 exhibit booth rentals require expert administration, management, and design, with the show and brand needs in mind. Local tradeshow exhibit rentals from experienced booth builders, like Exhibit Experience, for the upcoming International Roofing Expo 2023 will help you go that extra mile.
Need a reliable booth builder for the International Roofing Expo 2023?
Exhibit Experience is the preferred trade show booth builder for the International Roofing Expo 2023 show. We produce state-of-the-art exhibits within a variety of budgets. From custom to pre-certified exhibits, we’ll have the booth you need to show your company the right way.
We will:
- Design and build your exhibit to the right specs
- Provide 24-hour support throughout the trade show.
- Set up and take down your booth
The Exhibit Experience team has over two decades of experience delivering custom exhibits and custom modular exhibits that see instant results. Our exhibit management services are all-inclusive, from design to delivery. We will deliver your exhibit on time, on budget, and following all safety protocols.
If you are looking for an International Roofing Expo 2023 trade show booth builder, look no further than Exhibit Experience! Contact us today for a complimentary consultation.
