NARI 2025 Annual Conference
April 7-9

See you in Austin, Texas!

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, 700 San Jacinto at 8th St.

Level up your remodeling business at NARI's Annual Conference!

Evening of  Excellence™
- Wednesday, April 9

*Sponsored by National Gypsum
Supporting sponsors: The Home Depot, 1 & Fund, Stratus Surfaces

Tickets are sold out! But you don't have to miss this unforgettable evening celebrating the industry's best as we recognize the 2025 NARI Remodeler of the Year and Achievement Award winners. Gather a watch party and catch the live stream on NARI's YouTube channel starting at 6:30 pm CT.

Livestream

Keynote Speaker:

Matt Risinger - The Build Show Founder

Matt Risinger is the creator and founder of The Build Show, thebuildshow.com and Founder of Risinger Build. Matt’s passion for building high performance homes and building science education ignited the formation of The Build Show website, (thebuildshow.com), a trusted building science destination for builders, contractors, remodelers and DIYers. Matt is the industry's leading expert with a loyal social following of over 1 million. Through The Build Show platforms, Matt shares his extensive building science knowledge, educating the community by providing techniques and hands-on learning from his personal experiences—in partnership with thebuildshow.com network of highly regarded industry experts. Matt also hosts the highly successful Build Podcast, consistently ranked in the top 15. Matt is a highly sought after speaker and advisor on high performance building in the residential construction industry.

Meeting Schedule

Monday, April 7

• 8:30 am-12:30 pm - National Board of Directors Meeting  (closed)
• 1:30-3:30 pm - Chapter Leadership Session (pre-registration required)
• 3:30-5 pm - Chapter Executive Session - 3:30- 5 pm (pre-registration required)

Tuesday, April 8

• 7 - 8:15 am - Breakfast
• 8:30-9:20 am - Opening Keynote: Matt Risinger - 3 Keys to Winning in a Remodel with Building Science and Business Angles 
• 9:30-10:20 am - Session 1: Susan Thomson, Make More, Work Less: The 5-Point Proven Blueprint So Contractors Can Scale 
• 10:40 am - 12:10 pm  - House of Delegates Meeting 
• 12:10-1:40 pm - Lunch
• 1:40-2:30 pm Session 2: Glen Dall, Growing as a Leader: Accountability, Delegation, and People Development
• 2:40-3:40pm - Ignite Session - The Ignite Session is designed to be fast-paced and engaging as you learn about the top suppliers and service providers in the industry. Companies like The Home Depot & JobTread will present and engage the audience in just three minutes with timed slides. The winner will be voted on by conference attendees at the conclusion of the session!
• 3:55-4:45 pm - Session 3: Erica McLain, The GOLD Medal of Life: Your Key to Repeatable, Sustainable Success
• 5-6 pm - President’s Reception
• Dinner and evening on your own

Wednesday, April 9

• 7-8:15 am - Breakfast
• 8:30-9:20 am - Session 4: Eric Fortenberry, The Business Playbook: How to Build a Great Company from the Ground Up
• 9:30-11 am - Session 5: Misty Molloy, Designers and Contractors Working Together Efficiently
• 10:20-11 am - Session 6: Contractors/Designers Panel Discussion
• 11:15 am - 12:15 pm - Session 7: Chris Beard, Economic Outlook
• 5:15-6:15 pm Evening of Excellence: Cocktail Hour
• 6:30 pm NARI Remodeler of the Year and Achievement Awards Presentation - Livestream
• Dinner and evening on your own

Thank you to our sponsors