This information is subject to change. All Convention sessions and evening events are casual—golf shirts and slacks are recommended during the day, and casual attire is recommended at evening events.
The schedule also notes the following:
+Spouses Encouraged to Attend
*Family Friendly Event
Kids are welcomed to attend the keynote session presentation if the topic is of interest to them.
Please book your travel to arrive by the afternoon of Monday, March 23. Please plan to stay for the full event and depart on Friday, March 27.
Sunday, March 22, 2026 |
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| 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Past Presidents Reception and Dinner (closed meeting) |
Monday, March 23, 2026 |
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| 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Past Presidents Advisory Council (closed meeting) |
| 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Executive Committee Meeting and Lunch (closed meeting) |
| 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Board of Directors Meeting (closed meeting) |
| 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. | Board of Directors and Spouse Reception (closed meeting) |
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 |
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| 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Education and Training Committee and Breakfast (closed meeting) |
| 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Membership Committee (closed meeting) |
| 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. | NIA’s Golf Tournament+ (separate registration is required) |
| 5:15 – 6:00 p.m. | New & First-Time Member Orientation |
| 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. | First-Timers Happy Hour (closed meeting) |
| 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Welcome and Appreciation Evening+ |
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 |
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| 7:00 a.m. – 4:45p.m. | Registration |
| 7:15 – 8:00 a.m. | Networking Breakfast*+ |
| 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Welcome General Session*+ Keynote Presentation Business Session Safety Awards Presentation Education Session |
| 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Spouse/Guest Program+ |
| 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Foundation Board of Directors Meeting and Lunch (closed meeting) |
| 1:45 – 4:00 p.m. | Technical Information Session |
| 1:45 – 4:00 p.m. | Health and Safety Session |
| 1:45 – 3:00 p.m. | Regional/National Committee (closed meeting) |
| 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Can/AM Meeting (closed meeting) (open to all Canadian Convention attendees) |
| 4:00 – 5:45 p.m. | Young Professional Advisory Committee (YPAC) (open to members under 40 years of age or new to the industry) |
| Open Time for Supplier Meetings/Dinners | |
Thursday, March 26, 2026 |
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| 7:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Networking Breakfast*+ |
| 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Keynote Presentation*+ |
| 10:00– 10:15 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Union Contractors Subcommittee (Open only to Signatory contractors of the International) |
| 10:15a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Merit Contractors Session |
| 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Associates (Manufacturer) Session |
| 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Distributors/Fabricators Session |
| 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Metal Building Laminators Committee |
| 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Union Contractors Session |
| 12:30 – 2:15 p.m. | Education Sessions and Lunch |
| 2:15 – 2:45 p.m. | NIA's Education Center Demonstration |
| 2:15 – 3:45 p.m. | Council of Committees and Board of Directors Meeting (closed meeting) |
| 2:15– 5:30 p.m. | Open Time for Individual Member Meetings/Networking |
| 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Farewell Reception & Dinner*+ |
| 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Hosted Dessert Hospitality Suites*+ |
| +Spouses Encouraged to Attend *Family Friendly, Kids Welcomed |
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