The 2025 Wall and Ceiling Conference & Trade Show returned to the beautiful city of Coeur d’Alene in May. Here is a collection of photos taken from the show. 

The Wall and Ceiling Conference is the premier event for signatory wall and ceiling contractors, gathering hundreds of the industry’s leading professionals and companies. This event features a cutting-edge exhibit hall, inspirational speakers, educational seminars, an Industry Summit and fun events to connect with your peers.

The conference offered an opportunity to engage with top industry leaders, explore the latest innovations in the exhibit hall, and gain valuable insights through a diverse range of educational sessions. Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, discover new products or stay ahead of industry trends, the 2025 Wall and Ceiling Conference & Trade Show had something for everyone.

The conference began on May 14 with a cold start to its golf outing though things warmed up from there. Attendees checked in throughout the day and it set the tone for a show that was mostly focused indoors but with great turnouts.

On May 15, a breakfast and tabletop trade show that last throughout the morning, many manufacturers were on hand to discuss new products, company news and even some offered materials for a raffle that seemed to last several times over the trade show times.

Nora Burns, as the keynote speaker, spoke a couple of times and had the attendees engaged in her presentation. She offered many good pointers for employers and challenged all to re-examine its own company policies and information shared on websites and more.  

The event was designed for contractors, suppliers, manufacturers and industry stakeholders who want to stay informed and competitive in today’s evolving market. Spouses and families were also encouraged to attend, with plenty of resort amenities and activities to enjoy. Coeur d’Alene offered attendees a beautiful setting with its downtown attractions of bars and restaurants just blocks away.

One highlight from its seminars program was Mastering EIFS with Drainage: A Technical Deep Dive on Stone Wool Insulation. Speakers from ROCKWOOL showcased how its Frontrock product that is now being speced in some EIF system applications. The presentation generated a lot of dialogue and was just one of many presentations from the show that was heavily discussed.

For more information, contact events@wallceilingshow.org. The NWCB will be announcing more details about next year’s show in Las Vegas.