The numbers don't lie. Over 775 professionals showed up in Atlanta. More than 600 packed into Los Angeles. Year after year, city after city, the GAF Latinos In Roofing Summit & Expo keeps growing — because this community keeps showing up for each other.
Now it's the Northeast's turn.
The 2026 GAF Latinos In Roofing Northeast Summit & Expo is coming, and if you're a Latino roofing contractor, installer, or business owner in the region, this is the event you've been waiting for.
What Is the Latinos In Roofing Summit & Expo?
Since GAF launched Latinos In Roofing in 2022, it has become one of the most powerful forces for growth in the Hispanic contractor community. What started as a single expo in Frisco, Texas has expanded into a nationwide movement, bringing together roofing professionals from coast to coast for education, networking, and real business transformation — conducted in Spanish.
This isn't your typical industry trade show. Attendees consistently describe it as something different: "electric, comforting, inspiring, futuristic, and full of great people." One repeat attendee put it simply: "Every time I come here, I learn new things... to refine, refine, and refine my company."
Education That Actually Moves the Needle
Sessions are designed for contractors at every stage — from installers just starting out to business owners ready to scale. This summit offers the following topics:
Single Ply TPO - Systems 101
Single Ply TPO: ASCE 7-10 & 7-16 Codes
The 4 Drivers of Business Growth
The Evolution of Insurance
Liquid Applied Systems 101
201 Continuous Roofs
Where Do Leads Come From?
Maintenance = Profit: The Formula for Growth and Success in Commercial Roofing
Stop Giving Away Your Money: The Art of Maximizing Your Commercial Claims
The Power of a Sales Process
Use AI to Strengthen Your Marketing and Sales
Why GAF?
All sessions are offered in Spanish, ensuring every contractor can absorb, apply, and succeed.
Networking That Builds Real Relationships
The event kicks off with a pre-summit reception the evening before — a chance to meet fellow contractors, share experiences, and build the kind of connections that turn into referrals, partnerships, and friendships that last years. With Latino-owned businesses representing 21% of all U.S. roofing contractors, the people in that room are your community.
Product Demos & Educational Training
Walk the expo floor and get hands-on with GAF's latest roofing products and systems. Ask questions directly from the people who build them. Want more? Attend live training classes on topics like Business Acumen, Sales Development, and more. Learn what's next for the industry before your competitors do.
Why the Northeast Is a Big Deal
The I-95 corridor is one of the most active roofing markets in the country. Dense housing stock, aging roofs, unpredictable weather — nor'easters, freeze-thaw cycles, ice damming — all create constant demand for skilled, knowledgeable contractors. Add in the region's large and growing Latino contractor community, and the opportunity is massive.
This Summit is tailored to you and your market. Local code requirements, climate-specific installation techniques, Northeast business dynamics — the content isn't generic. It's relevant.
This Community Is the Future of Roofing
Alan Lopez, GAF Director of Learning and Development for Latinos In Roofing, said it best: "We've given a voice to those who didn't have one. We're engaging with contractors in a way we've never done before — effectively, respectfully, and profitably."
Luis Velasquez of Entrenando Latinos In Roofing echoed the sentiment felt by so many first-generation contractors: "When we manage to understand what is going on and how we can put it into practice, it is a complete gain. When we put knowledge in our head, the head will put money in our pockets."
That's the spirit of this event. It's not just about learning roofing — it's about building the company beneath it.
What's Included
Full-day education and training program in Spanish
Pre-summit networking reception
Expo floor with product demonstrations
Access to GAF CARE training resources
Opportunity to earn GAF learning credits (Master Elite® contractors)
Community, culture, and connection with hundreds of fellow Latino roofing professionals
Don't Wait — Secure Your Spot
The West Coast sold out energy. Atlanta brought 775 pros under one roof. The Northeast is next — and this one is going to be something special.
Whether you've been to a Latinos In Roofing event before or this is your first time hearing about it, there's a seat at this table for you. Come ready to learn, ready to network, and ready to level up.
Register for the 2026 GAF Latinos In Roofing Northeast Summit & Expo →
