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ICAA 2026 Heads to Dallas With Sold-Out Expo

ICAA 2026 returns to Dallas with sold-out exhibits, education and networking Sept. 16-19.

The Insulation Contractors Association of America is bringing its annual Convention & Trade Show back to Texas, Sept. 16-19, at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel in Dallas, and if early indicators are any measure, the event will be one of the organization's biggest gatherings to date.

Exhibit space for this year's trade show is officially sold out, reflecting continued momentum throughout the insulation industry and strong demand from manufacturers, suppliers and service providers eager to connect with contractors from across North America.

Walls & Ceilings will once again be on hand to cover the event, reporting on the latest products, technologies, educational sessions and industry trends from the show floor.

The annual convention combines technical education, business management strategies and networking opportunities with one of the industry's premier trade shows. Organizers expect record attendance as insulation professionals gather to explore new products, strengthen business relationships and prepare for the challenges facing today's construction market.

This year's educational program addresses many of the industry's most pressing topics, including building science, estimating, artificial intelligence, financial management, labor compliance, safety, workers' compensation and construction contracts.

Among the featured sessions is a special "Cup O' Joe" presentation by renowned building science expert Joe Lstiburek, who will discuss condensation control in hybrid insulation assemblies and explain how contractors can reduce moisture-related failures while meeting evolving building code requirements.

Artificial intelligence also takes center stage during a first-of-its-kind estimating workshop, where attendees will compare their own estimating skills against AI-generated takeoffs in a friendly competition with cash prizes awarded to the top human estimators.

Additional educational sessions include:

The Science & Marketing of Building Performance
Radiant Barriers as a Complementary Product Line
What To Do When You Use 1099 Labor
Demystifying SPF Safety Compliance
Understanding Workers' Compensation Insurance
Measuring Financial Health
Pitfalls in Construction Contracts

The convention also features the annual Golf Outing at Cowboys Golf Club, a Welcome Reception, the popular "Insulation Feud 2026" competition and extensive networking opportunities throughout the week.

The trade show opens Thursday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, giving attendees access to the latest insulation products, equipment, technologies and services from many of the industry's leading manufacturers and suppliers.

Contractors, distributors, manufacturers and industry professionals interested in attending can register online through the ICAA registration portal at:

For additional convention information and updates, visit insulate.org.

If you're attending ICAA 2026, be sure to watch for the Walls & Ceilings team throughout the convention as we bring readers continuing coverage from Dallas, highlighting the people, products and innovations shaping the future of the insulation industry.

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John Wyatt is editor of Walls & Ceilings magazine, bringing more than two decades of experience with BNP Media. He joined the company in 2000 as an associate editor, contributing to both Walls & Ceilings and Roofing Contractor before assuming the role of editor in 2008. In addition to his work with the brand, Wyatt collaborates across BNP’s architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C) portfolio, supporting related publications and initiatives. He can be reached at 248-205-6659 or wyattj@bnpmedia.com.