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Canadian Roofing Expo (CRE)
Canada’s only dedicated sourcing and educational forum on all aspects of roofing systems and technologies.
The Canadian Roofing Expo is Canada's only tradeshow and educational forum dedicated to all aspects of roofing systems and technologies for the roofing, construction and property management industries.
Designed by the roofing industry to provide architects, building inspectors, contractors, engineers, property owners, property managers, roofing consultants and specifiers with an educational experience directly related to all aspects of roofing.
CRE 2025 was held April 2025 in Toronto with more than 150 exhibitors, sponsors, educational sessions and demonstrations.
From live demos to insightful panels and industry connection, below is a recap showcasing the best of the Canadian Roofing Expo.
Education program
The CRE educational program features the industry's premier speakers and educators, providing sessions that cater to both newcomers and seasoned professionals. Grow your business and expand your skills with our diverse and comprehensive offerings relevant to todays roofing industry.
Take in our product demo talks and live demonstrations on the show floor to learn the latest in products and roofing applications.
Explore our CRE educational sessions.
Why exhibit at CRE?
Our fully integrated exhibitor packages provide great value and maximum exposure before, during and after the CRE. Your company’s sponsorship is backed by and promoted through a comprehensive event marketing program to ensure maximum industry awareness and delegate recognition. You receive a free hyperlinked company listing on show website, and other show promotional materials.
Reasons to exhibit
- Showcase your products and services to thousands of customers and prospects.
- Develop strong and profitable relationships with senior decision makers who have buying power.
- Engage and network with a wide range of professionals involved in the Canadian Roofing industry.
- Present your organization to qualified buyers and generate qualified sales leads.
- Increase brand awareness and be recognized as a key supplier to the Canadian Roofing industry.
- Meet new supplier partners.
- See what your competition is currently offering and keep them in your rear-view mirror. Your competition will be present, make sure the show sales leads don’t go their way.
- Through a very robust Show Education Program with top notch presenters, you will hear about current trends, new technologies, new techniques and other important issues that affect your client’s decisions.
Who will attend the roofing expo?
Key decision-makers involved in the commercial, retail, industrial, educational, healthcare, government and multi-unit residential sectors.
Showcase your brand, products and services to over 3,000 influential architects, building inspectors, contractors, engineers, building owners, property managers, roofing consultants, specifiers and other industry professionals.
Learn more about exhibiting at CRE.
Why sponsor?
Reach your target audience and stand out from your competitors! CRE offers a wide range of sponsorships to suit your needs from traditional sponsorships to year round marketing. Sponsoring increases your ROI and gives the opportunity to engage with attendees and build more brand awareness.
Speak with our sales professionals today and discuss your goals so they can create a sponsorship to suit your needs and your budget.
Latest International Content
Looking back at CRE 2025
By Emma Peterson.
Hear all about the Canadian Roofing Expo from Alex Tolle and Megan Ellsworth!
This was the first year that The Coffee Shops™ crew have made it to the Canadian Roofing Contractor’s Association (CRCA)’s biannual Roofing Expo. This is Canada’s only dedicated show for roofing systems and technologies and features ...
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From Toronto to the industry’s future
By Dani Sheehan.
The innovations presented at CRE reflected trends being felt across the industry.
In a live episode of Roofing Road Trips®, recorded on the show floor of the Canadian Roofing Expo (CRE) in Toronto, Ontario, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Jason “Jay” Campbell, the current vice chair of the ...
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Latest Canada Content
CRE 2025: Canada’s biggest roofing show
By Emma Peterson.
We went behind the scenes at CRE 2025 with Jason Campbell of CRCA to talk workforce, education and growing the Canadian roofing industry.
This year, The Coffee Shops™ got the chance to go North and meet with our industry friends from Canada at the Canadian Roofing Expo ...
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Looking back at CRE 2025
By Emma Peterson.
Hear all about the Canadian Roofing Expo from Alex Tolle and Megan Ellsworth!
This was the first year that The Coffee Shops™ crew have made it to the Canadian Roofing Contractor’s Association (CRCA)’s biannual Roofing Expo. This is Canada’s only dedicated show for roofing systems and technologies and features ...
View Content
From Toronto to the industry’s future
By Dani Sheehan.
The innovations presented at CRE reflected trends being felt across the industry.
In a live episode of Roofing Road Trips®, recorded on the show floor of the Canadian Roofing Expo (CRE) in Toronto, Ontario, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Jason “Jay” Campbell, the current vice chair of the ...
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Latest Podcasts
Jason Campbell - Building the Future of Canadian Roofing
In this special live episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth takes you straight to the heart of the action at the Canadian Roofing Expo (CRE) in Toronto. Recorded live from the show floor, Megan sits down with Jason Campbell, 1st Vice president of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association ...
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Latest Videos
The Weekly Blend - Episode 158
Join us every Friday to learn the latest news in the roofing, metal and coatings industry.
The 158th episode of The Weekly Blend is live! Join The Coffee Shops’ President Heidi Ellsworth and COO Karen Edwards for the latest episode of this Coffee Shop original web series.
This week, Heidi and Karen ...
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