3 reasons why you should attend the RAiNA Conference 2025

By Jenny Yu.  

Learn firsthand from industry experts and be at the forefront of rainscreens in modern construction. 

Architects, builders and engineers will converge in Philadelphia this fall for the RAiNA Conference 2025, “Rainscreen proficiency – The parts, precision and performance,” a one‑day gathering devoted to the next generation of rainscreen design, installation and performance. Organized by RAiNA, the Rainscreen Association in North America, the event will place on November 5, 2025, at the Center for DesignPhiladelphia.  

This is a must-attend event for any industry professional looking to boost their professional network connections and gain the latest insights into industry products. Need more convincing? Here are three reasons the RAiNA Conference is the place you want to be this fall! 

1 – Educational presentations  

The conference promises cutting‑edge presentations on both practical and strategic dimensions of rainscreens — the cladding systems that shield buildings from moisture while allowing for ventilation and drainage. Attendees will learn emerging best practices, technologies and materials that enhance durability, sustainability and design precision. 

Sessions will cover current issues shaping the industry, including performance standards, installation tolerances, design innovation and the role of rainscreens in resilient and sustainable architecture. By attending these sessions, you’ll also have the opportunity to earn up to 5.5 AIA CEUs.  

2 – Expert speakers 

Experts will make complex technical topics accessible, providing attendees with concrete insights to carry back to their workplaces and projects. Some of the key speakers include:  

• Eric Sassak, senior principal of SmithGroup 
• Don Heft, principal of ECO Cladding 
• Kellie Knuff Perkins, business development manager of Nucor Insulated Panel Group 
• Kevin D. Nolan, technical director of Vaproshield 
• Brian Hee, vice president of operations of EDA Contractors 
• Annie Lo, managing director and senior principal, of Walter P Moore and Associates, Inc. 
• Gabrielle Brainard, associate principal and enclosure design specialist of Skidmore, Ownings & Merrill 
• Alex Moshenberg, building envelope specialist of Metro Building Solutions, Inc 

3 – Exclusive discount for RoofersCoffeeShop®! 

RAiNA is extending member pricing to our community at RoofersCoffeeShop. With the code CS_Insider, registrants can attend for just $225 — a savings of $125 off the standard non-member rate. 

Register for the RAiNA Conference and learn more about the agenda, lodging and speakers at the conference website.