NIA Events: Annual Convention and Fall Summit

NIA’s meetings and events are designed to meet the needs of our members and provide valuable networking opportunities, educational programming, and the chance to be involved in industry issues and planning. Our primary meetings take place at NIA’s Annual Convention and the Fall Summit.

Questions about NIA events? Please reach out to events@insulation.org.

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NIA's Annual Convention

Event: NIA 71^st Annual Convention
Dates: April 12–14, 2027
Location: Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, Orlando, Florida
Audience: NIA members; industry professionals in mechanical insulation
Format: In-person, 3-day conference

NIA's Annual Convention is the association's largest yearly gathering, bringing together mechanical insulation industry professionals to discuss current issues, conduct association business, and network from a national, peer-to-peer perspective.

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Who Should Attend?

The NIA Convention is designed for professionals across every segment of the mechanical insulation industry, including:

• Merit and union insulation contractors
• Insulation distributors and fabricators
• Insulation laminators
• Industry manufacturers and suppliers
• First-time attendees new to NIA
• Spouses, guests, and children are also welcome and encouraged to register

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NIA's Fall Summit

Event: NIA Fall Summit
Dates: October 28–29, 2026
Location: MGM National Harbor, National Harbor, Maryland
Audience: NIA members only
Format: In-person, 1 ½ day meeting

NIA’s Fall Summit is an annual members-only event that brings together the mechanical insulation industry in one central location for education, training, and networking. Fall Summit features topical speakers, open committee meetings, tailored industry sessions, and networking opportunities to develop new business relationships

Who Should Attend?

The NIA Fall Summit is designed for professionals across every segment of the mechanical insulation industry, including:

• Merit and union insulation contractors
• Insulation distributors and fabricators
• Insulation laminators
• Industry manufacturers and suppliers
• First-time attendees new to NIA

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