2026 Restoration Industry: Top Conferences, Expos & Trade Shows

1. RIA International Restoration Convention & Industry Expo

The RIA International Restoration Convention & Industry Expo is one of the premier annual events dedicated to restoration professionals. It combines expert-led education, industry networking, updates on RIA's advocacy efforts, and an expo showcasing innovative tools, services, and technologies for restoration businesses. Attendees can also earn up to 13 CE credits from RIA and IICRC.

2. INTRConnect

Cotality INTRConnect brings together professionals from across the property insurance and restoration ecosystem to explore emerging technology, operational challenges, and the future of property claims. The event combines thought-leadership keynotes, role-based breakout sessions, technical training, and networking. Its expanded restoration program includes dedicated content for business owners, operations teams, sales and marketing professionals, field teams, and water mitigation specialists.

3. Contractor Connection RESTORE Conference & Expo

Contractor Connection's RESTORE Conference & Expo is a major gathering for professionals across the managed repair and insurance restoration ecosystem. It brings together restoration contractors, insurance carriers, service partners, and technology providers for education, networking, and an expo focused on claims technology, restoration services, operational solutions, and improving performance across the managed repair process.

4. The Experience Events

The Experience brings together cleaning, restoration, and remediation professionals for hands-on education, expert-led sessions, networking, and live demonstrations of the latest products and technologies. Topics span water and fire damage restoration, mold remediation, contents restoration, catastrophe restoration, business management, insurance, and more, making it a practical event for contractors looking to sharpen their skills and discover new solutions.

5. Core Collective

The Collective by CORE brings together restoration contractors, insurance professionals, commercial partners, vendors, and industry leaders for focused education, collaboration, and networking. The event centers on practical strategies for growing restoration businesses, strengthening relationships across the insurance and restoration ecosystem, improving operations, and exploring new technologies and business opportunities.

6. PLRB Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo

This trade show is the largest property and liability claims educational event in the industry. It brings together claims professionals, insurers, service providers, and industry experts for more than 110 educational topics, technical clinics, workshops, exhibits, and networking. The Insurance Services Expo also showcases technologies and services supporting claims management, property restoration, disaster response, and loss assessment.

7. Verisk Elevate

Verisk Elevate brings together insurance carriers, claims professionals, restoration companies, technology providers, and partners across the Verisk ecosystem. The conference focuses on innovations shaping property claims, including Xactimate and XactAnalysis workflows, claims technology and automation, estimating accuracy, catastrophe response, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologies. It provides an important forum for learning, networking, and exploring how technology is changing claims and restoration workflows.