Reclaim your attention and explore industry insights

By Jenny Yu.  

The 2026 SPRI Annual Conference’s education sessions are primed to help members focus on what matters most in 2026. 

It’s conference and expo season, and just around the corner is the Single Ply Roofing Industry’s (SPRI) 44th annual conference! The 2026 SPRI Annual Conference and Business Meeting takes place February 13-15, 2026, at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona, and is sure to provide invaluable information for attendees to thrive in the year ahead. 

The 44th SPRI Annual Conference and Business Meeting’s theme is “Accomplish more with less stress.” Members will engage in educational sessions, explore the newest solutions and develop key connections with one another. Designed to promote innovation and share expertise, the conference is a must for leaders looking to make significant leaps for their business this year.  

Below is an outline of the educational sessions that are sure to prepare you for a successful 2026. 

Keynote address - Control your attention, control your life: Practical strategies for focus, freedom and fulfillment  

• Speaker: Maura Thomas 
• When: Saturday, February 14, 9:00-10:00 a.m. 
• What to expect: Attendees will learn from the attention management expert about how to eliminate the hidden drains on attention, reduce metal overload and use proven strategies to stay focused in a world designed to distract.  

Session 1 - An industry update 

• Speaker: McKay Daniels, CEO of National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) 
• When: Saturday, February 14, 10:15-11:15 a.m. 
• What to expect: An insightful exploration of the current state and future trajectory of the roofing industry, including the latest trends, challenges and innovations that are impacting roofing contractors. 

Session 2 - The view from Washington, D.C. 

• Speaker: Duane L. Musser, vice president of government relations in Washington, D.C., NRCA 
• When: Sunday, February 15, 9:00-10:00 a.m. 
• What to expect: Learn what to expect from the 119th Congress and current administration, including the latest on federal agencies, tariffs, trade actions, tax charges, workforce-related policies, federal procurement shifts and other regulatory and funding moves. 

Session 3 - Construction outlook: What’s in the mix for ‘26? 

• Speaker: Ken Simonson, chief economist of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) 
• When: Sunday, February 15, 10:00-11:00 a.m. 
• What to expect: Explore the results from AGC’s 2026 Outlook Survey and Ken’s insights into the economy’s impact on the construction industry. Topics that will be addressed include immigration enforcement, tariffs, federal funding, regulations and more. 

SPRI is welcoming sponsors for the conference, with some levels providing free registration to conference activities. Sponsors include Anchor Products (speaker sponsor); Duro-Last®, IKO Industries and ATAS International, Inc. (silver sponsors); Carlisle Construction Materials,  H.B. Fuller and Sika Roofing & Waterproofing (gold sponsors); and Amrize (platinum sponsor). 

Register for the SPRI 2026 Conference and Business Meeting and learn more about what the weekend has in store!