2026 Schedule
Schedule of Events
All Leadership Summit activities will take place in the Tarpon Point Foyer & Ballroom unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Cape Royal Golf Club | 11460 Royal Tee Circle, Cape Coral, FL 33991
Cape Royal Golf Club is approximately 11.5 miles from the Westin. You are welcome to make your own travel arrangements, BUT transportation has been arranged on your behalf.
Join your colleagues for a Luau-Themed Dinner & Auction in support of the MRCA Foundation! Enjoy an evening filled with island-inspired cuisine, tropical ambiance, and exciting silent and live auction opportunities—all while making a meaningful impact. The MRCA Foundation is dedicated to strengthening our industry by supporting educational programming, advancing industry research and providing academic scholarships for future leaders.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
with Greg Bolt - 10X Roofing
The roofing industry is consolidating fast - and the contractors who understand both the technical and business sides of their operation will be the ones who come out ahead.
In this session, Greg Bolt, President of 10X Roofing, shares the frameworks and mindset shifts that separate roofing owners who stay stuck from those who scale. Drawing on real-world experience building enterprise-level systems for roofing businesses, Greg will cover:
- Why most roofing companies plateau and the operational breakpoints that hold them back
- How to build systems and processes that improve quality while reducing owner dependency
- The intersection of technical excellence and business strategy: why both matter for long-term growth
- Leadership principles for developing high-performing crews and management teams
- How to position your company for premium valuation in an era of industry consolidation
Whether you run a crew of 5 or a company doing $10M+, this session delivers practical, immediately applicable insights to help you build a business that works for you - not the other way around
with Dr. Richard Griff - CEO and President of Griff Psychological Associates
The roofing and construction industry experiences some of the highest rates of stress-related mental-health challenges and suicide, yet many leaders report feeling unprepared to recognize risk or respond effectively. This session highlights the critical role leadership plays in identifying warning signs, responding appropriately, and fostering a workplace culture in which safety includes mental health.
Participants will learn how promoting mental health does not compromise productivity or performance. Drawing from military and sport psychology–based resilience frameworks, the workshop demonstrates how targeted, leadership-driven mental-health strategies can enhance workforce well-being while supporting organizational performance and business goals.
Using real-world, jobsite-based scenarios, attendees will learn how to reduce isolation, communicate effectively, and take practical action—without stepping outside their leadership role or assuming therapeutic responsibilities.
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the benefits available through MRCA membership. Attendees will learn how membership supports professional growth, enhances industry knowledge, and provides access to valuable resources and networking opportunities.
MRCA provides members an opportunity to nominate colleagues for their excellence in the roofing industry. Whether it’s contributions to the industry, innovative products, compliant safety program, or giving back to the community, companies and individuals deserve to be recognized for a job well done.
with Richard Branch - AIA Chief Economist and former Chief Economist at Dodge Construction Network
Richard is an economist with nearly 30 years’ experience in delivering data driven insights and guidance for organizations of all size specializing in construction economics.
with Nick Espinosa, Security Fanatics, and host of “The Deep Dive” radio show
Everyone is talking about implementing AI strategies to improve every aspect of their operations, but planning for the inherent cyber security risks and insurance implications barely gets a mention. Join Nick Espinosa for practical overview of the key risks to consider when embedding AI into your business. Know what to ask your consultant, your sales rep, your insurance broker and your attorney BEFORE you find yourself exposed!
