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The Best Conferences and Events for the Trades in 2024/2025

Post date :

Jun 18, 2024


Whether you're interested in learning about new tools, techniques, or trends, here are some of the biggest and best trade shows for home services professionals in 2024/2025. We'll also note if the GlassHouse team is planning to attend, as we'd love the opportunity to connect with you face-to-face!

Home Services (General)
  • True Grit Service Sales Summit

    March 5-7, 2024 | Memphis, TN

    A place to build your team, learn new strategies & skills, and take action to implement while at the event.


  • Home Service Freedom

    September 25-27, 2024 | San Diego, CA

    Home service industry conferences are now a dime a dozen. What makes the Freedom Event different? 

    Well, the Freedom Event is the only event for home service owners that features so many successful business owners and experts


  • ServiceTitan Pantheon '24 (for ServiceTitan users)

    September 30 - October 2, 2024 | Orlando, FL

    Join dozens of thought leaders, hundreds of ServiceTitan team members, and thousands of contractors for a two-day celebration of the trades grounded in learning, networking, inspiration, and motivation.


  • Equip Exposition

    October 15-18, 2024 | Louisville, KY

    Equip Exposition is the annual event dedicated to growing landscapers’, hardscapers’, manufacturers’, and dealers’ businesses. Find the latest and greatest products across 1,000 exhibits and pit them against each other. That's why they call us the proving ground.


  • International Pool, Spa & Patio Expo

    November 9-14, 2024 | Dallas, TX

    Dive In to the experience, and Deck Out with the best networking, education, and technology to propel your business forward. Pool, Spa & Deck Expo is dedicated to the success of your business. Interact with industry leaders, ask questions to top manufacturers, and learn about how to thrive in today's outdoor living industry.


  • D2D Con

    January 7-9, 2025 | Salt Lake City, UT

    Join the Top Dogs in Door to Door Sales at the Most Anticipated Direct Sales Conference In 2025. Network with industry leaders and enter next year’s fast-paced market with a BANG, gaining new sales strategies and practical, hands-on training to accelerate your success.


  • International Franchise Association

    February 10-13, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV

    Position your players, strategize with your team, and get franchise-focused education at the 2025 IFA Annual Convention. Use this multi-day huddle of franchising's best in Las Vegas to learn franchise-specific business development ideas, develop strategies for personal growth, and meet people who can coach you from here on out.


  • Service Edge Conference (for FieldEdge and Service Autopilot users)

    Dates TBD | Location TBD

    For customers of FieldEdge or Service Autopilot, this conference is focused on increasing growth and development for service business owners and their teams.

Window and Exterior/Interior Cleaning
  • PWMCA ServicePro Expo

    February 22-23, 2024 | Kissimmee, FL

    Technical classes, Businesses coaching and great networking highlight this industry specific event. Check out new innovative technologies, find partners in the industry and learn from your peers.


  • The Huge Convention

    August 22-24, 2024 | Nashville, TN

    One of the largest exterior cleaning events in the nation - The focus is on building your business, coaching and breaking through to success. There is a emphasis on connecting with world class leaders in the industry and hearing from those who have already built success.


  • PWNA Annual Convention

    Oct 31 - Nov 3, 2024 | Orlando, FL

    Conventions are one of the 4 pillars of the PWNA organization. Annually, people from across the country and from across all the power washing industries get together for continuing education, networking, see old friends and to see the latest in equipment from Distributors and Suppliers.


  • ACI Convention (Cleaning Institute)

    January 27-31, 2025 | Orlando, FL

    The ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention (ACI Convention) is the industry’s premiere event for business-to-business networking. You won’t want to miss the largest ACI networking opportunity of the year!


  • IWCA Window Washing Convention

    February 11-13, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV

    The largest window washing and paower washing convention in the world.

Landscaping/Lawn Care
  • Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference
    July 23-25, 2024 | Atlanta, GA

    This the only industry conference dedicated exclusively to education and exhibits focused on technology in the green industry.


  • Elevate

    November 3-6, 2024 | Charlotte, NC

    ELEVATE is legendary for its fun and engaging atmosphere. Exceptional networking events with the industry's brightest, the latest technology and business-changing conversations are the norm. Ready to take your business to the next level and have a blast doing it? Join us in Charlotte, November 3-6, 2024.

  • Green & Growin’ 2025

    January 13-17, 2025 | Greensboro, NC

    This tech-forward lawn and turf show is the Southeast’s premier green industry event and attracts attendees from all over the country. It includes a 3-day education conference and a 2-day marketplace trade show.


  • Blue Collar Summit

    January 16-18, 2025 | Seattle, WA

    This conference was started to help home service business owners network with each other and learn the tactics needed to become a Home Service Millionaire. Blue Collar Summit is unique because you will meet speakers and attendees from all sorts of industries including landscaping, roofing, janitorial, pool cleaning, lawn care, HVAC, and many other home services.

  • Indiana Green Expo 2025

    February 10-12, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN

    Indiana is known for its green industry, and this show provides opportunities for turf and landscape professionals to meet with vendors and view the newest products and technology.

HVAC/Plumbing
  • Flow Expo 2024
    March 9, 2024 | Pomona, CA

    The largest annual trade show of its kind in the United States, the Flow Expo brings together exhibitors from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and across the globe to exhibit over 500 brands from fixtures to tools, from HVAC to vehicles.

  • Air Conditioning Contractors of America Association (ACAA) 2024
    March 11-14, 2024 | Orlando, FL

    This highly anticipated event welcomes all members of the HVAC industry to come together and learn from expert speakers and each other.

  • National HVACR Education Conference

    March 25-27, 2024 | Las Vegas, NV

    Open to anyone in the HVACR industry eager to explore new technologies and interact with industry leaders, this conference primarily focuses on empowering those involved in training the current and future HVACR workforce.

  • Service World Expo 2024

    October 14-18, 2024 | Orlando, FL

    One of the largest shows for HVAC and plumbing executives, this signature event provides both formal and informal settings to present and share ideas among speakers and contractors alike.

  • Cooling Technology Institute (CTI) Annual Expo

    February 2-6, 2025 | Memphis, TN

    Join hundreds of CTI members for three days of education, innovation, excellence, and the best the cooling technology industry has to offer.

  • AHR Expo

    February 10-12, 2025 | Orlando, FL

    One of the largest HVAC shows in North America, the AHR Expo brings together manufacturers & suppliers of all sizes & specialties to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology.

Pest Control
  • Pest Expo 2024
    June 24-26, 2024 | Fort Worth, TX

    One of the largest gatherings of pest control professionals in the region, this conference features a variety of educational sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibits.

  • PestWorld 2024

    October 22-15, 2024 | Denver, CO

    This National Pest Management Association (NPMA) event unites pest management professionals from all corners of the globe to exchange knowledge, gain fresh insights into emerging business trends, stay abreast of the latest technical research, and foster enduring relationships within the community.

Roofing/Solar/Garage Door
  • Texas Roofing Conference

    September 11-23, 2024 | Irving, TX

    THIS CONFERENCE OFFERS CUTTING-EDGE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, A TWO-DAY EXPO FEATURING THE LATEST ROOFING PRODUCTS AND INNOVATIONS PLUS FUN NETWORKING EVENTS WHERE ATTENDEES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD VALUABLE CONTACTS.


  • RoofCON

    October 23-25, 2024 | Orlando, FL

    The world’s largest roofing & solar training event, RoofCON was created for forward thinkers, trailblazers, top performers, and business owners in the roofing and solar industries who seek to define the marketplace today and tomorrow.


  • MetalCon

    Oct 30-Nov 1, 2024 | Atlanta, GA

    For 30+ years, METALCON has been the only annual tradeshow devoted exclusively to the application of metal in construction and design. With its dynamic exhibit hall, interactive education sessions and access to the Who’s Who of the industry — attendees count on METALCON to deliver the innovations, solutions, tools and expertise they need to turbocharge their businesses through the application of metal in the building envelope.

  • Roof Process Conference

    December 4-6, 2024| Marco Island, FL

    This year’s event promises industry-leading speakers like Lance Bachmann, Tommy Mello, and Brad Lea, as well as hands-on workshops covering marketing, operations, and growth tactics.


  • International Roofing Expo

    February 19-21, 2025 | San Antonio, TX

    This is the premier roofing and exteriors event for education, product sourcing, and networking.


  • Garage Door Freedom

    Date TBD | Multiple Locations

    One of the leading garage door install groups in the country, led by industry vet, Tommy Mellow. This organization puts on events and has ongoing courses to help you create freedom from business ownership in this fast growing field.

Environmental Services
Construction/Renovation
  • NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS)

    February 27-29, 2024 | Las Vegas, NV

    This is the premier industry event of the year, drawing 60,000+ residential construction professionals worldwide and 1,800+ brands and companies. This event offers 120+ education sessions, special events, and more.


  • Build Expo

    December 11-12, 2024 | Charlotte, NC

    America's Premier Regional Building & Construction Events