Step In & Stand Out
This year’s theme for the annual ICAA Convention & Trade Show says it all: Step In & Stand Out. Every year, insulation industry players (contractors, distributors, manufacturers, and service providers) get together at ICAA to network, learn, make some deals, and support each other.
Unlike larger trade shows where it’s easy to get lost, ICAA is the perfect size to allow insulation professionals to connect on a personal level, forging important new relationships and solidifying existing ones. Between the always stellar lineup of educational programs, the trade show floor packed with the industry’s best and newest, and the friendships and deals made on the golf course – it’s true that once you step in to the ICAA show, you will definitely stand out as an active and engaged member of our industry.
ICAA 2026 will be held in Dallas, from September 16 – 19, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. A critical part of ICAA’s mission is education, and the yearly convention is where Executive Director Michael Kwart really pulls out all the stops and assembles a highly beneficial, diverse, and value-packed program.
Kwart says that this year’s sessions
will include:
• Key tips for reviewing and
redlining contract language
(including those all-important
payment terms to ensure
adequate cash flow)
• A deep dive on estimating tools
and tips (including guidance on
using AI as a support)
• A technical look at SPF safety for
applicators and helpers
• A review of workers’ comp
premiums, advice on using
building science to seal the deal
• A guide for using 1099 labor
• A lesson on the metrics of
financial health
• What to know about adding
radiant barriers as a second-layer
solution
What gets people the most excited
is the ICAA Trade Show – with
good reason. This annual gathering
showcases everything the industry
has to offer. This year’s trade show
will mark ICAA’s largest number of
exhibitors yet. Industry professionals
are sure to find what they are looking
for, as well as discover something
new. It’s the ultimate one-stop-shop
for all things insulation – replacing
endless email threads and video calls
with invaluable human interaction
and hands-on demonstrations.
ICAA offers discounted rates to
members and a BOGO registration
deal for contractors (members AND
non-members) – buy one, get one
for just $195.
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