Year: 2024

Expo Schedule & Floorplan – 2025

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Expo Schedule & Floorplan

ICC Expo Schedule

Sunday, October 19

Expo Hours

3–7 pm

Career Zone

3–7 pm

Expo Talks (ICC CEUs available)

3:30–6 pm

Expo Happy Hour

6–7 pm

Monday, October 20

Expo Hours

2–7 pm

Career Zone

2–7 pm

Expo Talks (ICC CEUs available)

2:30–5:30 pm

Technicolor Transport Challenge

4–6 pm

Expo Reception

5–7 pm

Expo Floorplan

View the most up-to-date floorplan.

Expo Talks

Expo Talks offer attendees the opportunity to learn the latest and greatest in building safety technology in quick hit 30-minute presentations taking place in the Expo hall. Each session will be worth .05 ICC CEUs.

Sunday, October 19

3:30 – 4 pm 4 – 4:30 pm 4:30 – 5 pm 5 – 5:30 pm 5:30 – 6 pm
AI and Its Impact On the Building Industry Disaster Planning and Resilience Venting Safety: Engineered By Intention, Not By Accident Affordable Housing: How to Grease the Wheels Educating the Next Generation

Monday, October 20

2:30 – 3 pm 3 – 3:30 pm 3:30 – 4 pm 4 – 4:30 pm 4:30 – 5 pm 5 – 5:30 pm 5:30 – 6 pm
Why Wildfire is Everyone’s Fight Ohio’s New Certification Rules – Liftoff! ICC Credentials: What's Available and How They Differ Fuel-Gas Explosions – What’s Being Done to Address the Problem ICCPC Reimagined – Where are we now? Getting Plugged In: Pathways to Engagement and Opportunities within ICC Leveraging ICC Solutions to Advance Innovation and Compliance in the MENA Region

Career Zone

Are you seeking a career refresh? Whether you're in search of new employment opportunities or looking to advance your career, the Career Zone is here to help.

  • Stop in for a professional profile pic at the Headshot Café
  • Check out our job board and pick up helpful tip sheets created by our career experts.
  • For one-on-one advice, appointments will be available with experts to provide career coaching, evaluate your LinkedIn profile, or review your resume:
  • Jeff Rothman, Career Coach, specializes in career transitions. Combining his experience as a former recruiter with powerful strategic insight, he will share with you proven strategies for conquering the complexities of today's job search landscape.
  • Portia Obeng, Social Media Expert, mixes her marketing background with experience in both corporate and nonprofit industries to provide a firm foundation that can help you understand how to use LinkedIn to enhance your work and personal brand.
  • Ashley Dykstra, ICC Director of Human Resources, will review your resume and suggest improvements for putting your best self forward.
  • Hayley Kancius, ICC Corporate Recruiter, will apply her human resources experience to help your resume stand out to those who manage hiring.
  • Tayva Wilson, ICC Human Resources Generalist, will provide practical tips for refining your resume to get ahead in your job search.

The Career Zone will be open during Expo Hours in the Expo hall.

Technicolor Transport Challenge

Test your team’s creativity with a new hands-on problem-solving event! Each team is supplied with fluid in various colors, an electric pump, flexible tubing, a selection of valves, rigid piping and a range of connectors and tools. Each team is challenged to design and build a working machine that will transport any of the 4 fluids to any of the 12 spots identified within the construction zone using only a combination of valves to make the colors flow correctly.

The ICC Expo provides a platform for exhibitors to demonstrate and educate building safety and design professionals about the latest innovative technologies that are helping to build a safer world.

Become an Exhibitor

Booth at ICC's 2024 Expo

Keynote Speaker Eric Qualman at ICC's 2024 Conference

Sponsorships and/or advertising are available and allow you to showcase your company’s products and services to new customers and renew relationships with existing customers.

Become a Sponsor

2025 Conference – Annual Business Meeting

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Annual Business Meeting

Opening Session/Annual Business Meeting

Monday, October 20  ▪  8–11:45am

Participants will receive 0.2 CEUs for this session.

Opening Session

The Opening Session will feature keynote speaker Kristin Scroggin, an expert in generational communication, who will enlighten, entertain, and leave you buzzing with inspiration and achievable takeaways for transforming your workplace into a thriving collaboration hub.

Annual Business Meeting

The Annual Business Meeting will feature updates from association leadership and voting for ICC Board Officers and Directors. Learn more about the 2025-2026 Board of Directors Candidates.

The Annual Business Meeting Notice is posted below. Please check back for one more update.

Voter Validation

Voter validation is required to vote at the Annual Business Meeting (ABM) taking place during the 2025 Annual Conference in Cleveland. All governmental voting representatives who plan to attend the 2025 ABM in person need to be validated in order to vote on Code Council business such as elections, bylaw amendments, member resolutions, etc.

Please log in to your myICC account to validate your voting representatives' credentials by September 20, 2025.

ICC Voting & Privileges Guide. By membership category. Full voting, No voting, Member benefits

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2025 Conference – Agenda

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Agenda

Conference Oct. 19–22   ▪   Expo Oct. 19–20   ▪   Hearings Oct. 22–30

All events will take place at the Huntington Convention Center unless otherwise noted
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
1 St. Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114

Saturday, October 18
7:00am 3:00pm WICED/PTN/ICC Day of Service*
8:30am 5:30pm ICC Board of Directors Meeting*

Sunday, October 19
6:00am 2:00pm Ron Burton Golf Outing* (8am tee time)
8:30am 10:00am WICED Meeting
10:00am Noon PermitTechNation Annual Business Meeting
9:00am 4:00pm Building Tours*
10:00am 5:00pm Registration/Resource Center
1:00pm 2:00pm First Timers, Honorary Members, Global Attendees and Building Safety Leadership Experience (BSLE) Welcome Reception
1:00pm 5:00pm ES Industry Advisory Committee (by invitation only)
2:00pm 4:00pm Nominating Committee Candidates Forum
3:00pm 7:00pm Expo
3:00pm 7:00pm Headshot Café
3:30pm 4:30pm Regional Meetings
3:30pm 6:00pm Expo Talks
6:00pm 6:30pm Initial Report of the Nominating Committee
6:00pm 7:00pm Expo Happy Hour
7:00pm 11:00pm Welcome to Cleveland*

Monday, October 20
7:00am 5:00pm Registration/Resource Center
8:00am 11:45pm Opening Session/Annual Business Meeting
9:00am 2:00pm “I built this!” hosted by ConstructReach
9:00am 4:00pm Companion Tour*
Noon 2:00pm Insight Sessions and Box Lunch
Noon 3:00pm PMG Four Corners Campaign & ICC-UA Collaboration
2:00pm 7:00pm Expo
2:00pm 7:00pm Headshot Café
2:30pm 4:00pm Chapter Presidents Meeting
2:30pm 5:30pm Expo Talks
4:00pm 6:00pm Technicolor Transport Challenge
5:00pm 7:00pm Expo Reception

Tuesday, October 21
7:00am 2:00pm Registration
7:00am 4:00pm Resource Center
8:00am 11:15am Education Programs
8:00am Noon ICC-ES Board of Managers Meeting (by invitation only)
10:30am 11:30am Honorary Members Round Table
11:45am 1:30pm Awards Luncheon
1:45pm 5:00pm Education Programs
6:00pm 7:00pm “The Enchanted Night” Gala Reception
7:00pm 9:00pm “The Enchanted Night” Gala

Wednesday, October 22
8:00am 5:00pm Registration/Resource Center
9:00am 10:00am Hearings 101
9:00am 10:00am Membership Council Steering Committee
10:00am Noon Membership Council Meetings
10:00am 7:00pm Committee Action Hearings – Group B#2
Noon 2:00pm Coalition for Current Safety Codes

Thursday, October 23
7:30am 5:00pm Registration/Resource Center
8:00am 5:00pm When Disaster Strikes – Instructor Workshop (invitation only)
8:00am 7:00pm Committee Action Hearings – Group B#2

Friday, October 24
7:30am 5:00pm Registration/Resource Center
8:00am 7:00pm Committee Action Hearings – Group B#2

Saturday, October 25
7:30am 5:00pm Registration/Resource Center
8:00am 7:00pm Committee Action Hearings – Group B#2

Sunday, October 26
9:30am 5:00pm Registration/Resource Center
10:00am 7:00pm Committee Action Hearings – Group B#2

Monday, October 27 – Thursday, October 30
7:30am 5:00pm Registration
8:00am 7:00pm Committee Action Hearings – Group B#2

 

All times listed are ET
*Event will take place off site.

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International Code Council’s Committee Action Hearings for I-Codes Group A Scheduled for April

Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council will hold the first Committee Action Hearings (CAH) for Group A International Codes® (I-Codes) from Sunday, April 7, through Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Orlando, FL.

Code hearings are open to the public and offer building and design professionals, including code officials, architects, structural engineers, and plumbers, the opportunity to provide input on proposed code changes to the Group A I-Codes. Proposed changes to the 2024 Group A I-Codes are available for public view on the Code Council’s website. View the 2024 Complete Code Change Monograph and learn more about what will be discussed at the 2024 CAH here.

Starting in 2024, the code development process for the 2027 I-Codes introduces a restructured approach. It commences with two CAHs for the Group A codes followed in 2025 by two CAHs for the Group B codes. In April 2026, the Code Council will host a combined Group A and B Public Comment Hearings with a combined Online Governmental Consensus Vote in May 2026. Please refer to the 2024-2026 code development schedule for details on code groups and important deadlines.

The Group A I-Codes include:

“Opportunities to participate in the code development process allow all industry stakeholders to have a direct, positive impact on the safety and sustainability of the built environment,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “Active participation from across the building and design community ensures the I-Codes are revised based on the latest building science and knowledge from prior experiences.”

The 2024 Committee Action Hearings, open to public participation, will take place immediately after the inaugural ICC Leadership Week. ICC Leadership Week is an exclusive benefit for Code Council members. The event features expert speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused around leadership.

For more information about ICC Leadership Week + Hearings and to register, visit www.iccsafe.org/committee-action-hearings/.

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About the International Code Council
The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

2025 Conference – Key Events

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Key Events

Don’t miss these special events happening at this year’s conference.

Saturday, October 18 | 7 am–3 pm

WICED/PTN/ICC Day of Service Volunteer Outing

Women in Code Enforcement Development (WICED), PermitTechNation (PTN), and the International Code Council (ICC) will offer a Day of Service when conference participants can give back to the local community. For more details and to register, click here.

All volunteers will earn 0.7 ICC CEUs. Bus transportation, lunch and a special volunteer t-shirt will be provided.

Sunday, October 19 | 6 am–2 pm (Tee Off 8 am)

Annual Ron Burton Golf Outing

The Code Council Past Directors of the Organization will host the Annual Ron Burton Golf Outing on October 19 benefiting the International Code Council Foundation.

Sunday, October 19 | 1–2 pm

First Timers, Honorary Members, Global Attendees and Building Safety Leadership Experience (BSLE) Welcome Reception

Here’s a chance for first-time attendees, international guests and BSLE participants to kick things off by meeting each other and talking with Honorary Members about how to get the most out of their conference.

Sunday, October 19 | 2–4 pm

Nominating Committee Candidates Forum

The Nominating Committee will host a forum for ICC Board candidates.

Sunday, October 19 | 3–7 pm
Monday, October 20 | 2–7 pm

Expo

Check out the latest products and services at the Expo, complete your Expo Passport for a chance to win great prizes, visit the Career Zone for your professional profile portrait and resume tips, and learn about industry innovations at our new Expo Talks (Sunday, 3:30–6 pm & Monday, 2:30–5 pm). Have fun and make new friends at the Expo Happy Hour (Sunday, 6–7 pm), Technicolor Transport Challenge (Monday, 4–6 pm) and Expo Reception (Monday, 5–7 pm).

Sunday, October 19 | 6–6:30 pm

Initial Report of the Nominating Committee

A report and recommendations from the Board Candidates Nominating Committee will be presented.

Sunday, October 19 | 7–11 pm

Welcome to Cleveland

Event sponsored bySignature Drink sponsored by

Enjoy an evening of fun and live music at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, brought to you by the Host Chapter, Ohio Building Officials Association, and the OBOA Foundation.

Monday, October 20 | 8–11:45 am

Opening Session/Annual Business Meeting

The Opening Session will feature keynote speaker Kristin Scroggin, an expert in generational communication, who will enlighten, entertain, and leave you buzzing with inspiration and achievable takeaways for transforming your workplace into a thriving collaboration hub. The Annual Business Meeting will include updates from association leadership and voting for ICC Board Officers.

Participants will earn 0.2 CEUs for the Annual Business Meeting.

Monday, October 20 | 4–6 pm

Technicolor Transport Challenge

Test your team’s creativity with a new hands-on problem-solving event! Each team is supplied with fluid in various colors, an electric pump, flexible tubing, a selection of valves, rigid piping and a range of connectors and tools. Each team is challenged to design and build a working machine that will transport any of the 4 fluids to any of the 12 spots identified within the construction zone using only a combination of valves to make the colors flow correctly.

Monday, October 20 | 5–7 pm

Expo Reception

Sponsored by  NIBS logo2

Enjoy refreshing beverages, delicious light bites and dessert in the exhibit hall. Connect with colleagues, learn about new industry products and services, and turn in your completed Expo Passport at the ICC booth by 6:30 pm for a chance to win a great prize!

Tuesday, October 21 | 11:45 am–1:30 pm

Awards Luncheon

Sponsored byJohnson Controls

Each year, the International Code Council recognizes unsung heroes nominated by their fellow members for contributions to the building safety industry. Awards highlight achievements in several areas including leadership, innovation, and community service.

Tuesday, October 21 | 6–10 pm

“The Enchanted Night” Gala

Gala reception sponsored by AHRI

Immerse yourself in a charming experience at The Enchanted Night Gala. Savor exquisite cocktails and a delicious dinner as you mingle with both new friends and familiar faces. This mystical evening promises to be truly special, highlighting the installation of our Board of Directors and celebrating outstanding achievements. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of something truly enchanting!

Wednesday, October 22 | 9–10 am

Hearings 101: Overview of ICC Code Development Process & Introduction to Committee Action Hearings

This short educational session, led by Paul Armstrong, Western Regional Manager for AWC, and Russ Manning, ICC Senior Vice President of Technical Services, is designed for those new to the ICC code development process. It will provide a general overview of the process for updating the International Codes every three years, review the differences between the codes and standards development processes, and prepare attendees to observe and participate in the Committee Action Hearings that will begin at 10 am.

Participants will earn 0.1 CEUs.

Wednesday, October 22–Thursday, October 30

Committee Action Hearings – Group B#2

This year’s code hearings offer code officials, architects, builders, structural engineers, fire, residential and existing building professionals as well as those responsible for the administration of the International Codes® (I-Codes®), the opportunity to take part in this important process that will shape the 2027 I Codes.

In-person participation or attendance at the code hearings can earn up to 1.0 CEUs.

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2025 Conference – Registration

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Registration

Take advantage of online registration and receive your email confirmation the same day.
Get the early bird discount when you register by September 12. View registration fees.

Conference Oct. 19–22   ▪   Expo Oct. 19–20   ▪   Hearings Oct. 22–30

Member Registration
Non-Member Registration

Register for the Full Access Pass by September 12 and Receive a Free Conference Polo Shirt

Receive a free conference polo shirt when you register for the Full Access Pass by Friday, September 12! Choose your shirt size when you register.

Voter Validation

Voter validation is required to vote at the Annual Business Meeting (ABM). All governmental voting representatives who plan to attend the 2025 ABM need to be validated in order to vote on Code Council business such as elections, bylaw amendments, member resolutions, etc. View the Voter Validation Process FAQs page to get more information. The deadline for validating voters is September 20, 2025.

Building Safety Leadership Experience

The Building Safety Leadership Experience (BSLE) scholarship offers members an exclusive opportunity to connect with fellow Code Council members, leaders and stakeholders during the Conference. BSLE participants will attend a series of events where they will gain insights into Code Council governance, the Chapter program and Membership Councils as well as explore how membership fosters industry engagement, unlocks new opportunities and drives professional advancement. Participants will receive complimentary delegate registration and will be reimbursed for ground and air transportation plus lodging October 18–23. The 2025 BSLE application period closes June 13, 2025.

Special Annual Conference Offer to Non-Members

International Code Council non-members registering for the Full Access Pass are eligible for a free one year ICC Participating membership. For details and a list of exclusive member benefits and services included in this offer, click here. Membership begins January 2026. (Please note, this free membership offer is not redeemable for cash value and does not include a free code book.)

Get Your Boss on Board

Need to demonstrate why the Code Council’s conference is a good investment? We’ve got you covered with our justification letter template. Use this template to explain the value of the educational and networking opportunities available at the event. Feel free to customize as needed.

Questions?

For registration questions, please call Jessica Franklin (ext. 4333) at 1-888-ICC SAFE (422-7233), or email conference@iccsafe.org.

***The International Code Council follows the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations. The Code Council will provide reasonable accommodations and necessary auxiliary aids and services upon request. Please advise Jackie Claus at jclaus@iccsafe.org of your needs by September 30, 2025. We will do our best to accommodate requests received after this date, but we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.***

Conference Passes

 

 
Education Pass
Full Access Pass
Free Pass
 
Early-Bird
After Sept. 12
Early-Bird*
After Sept. 12
 
ICC Member
$225
$300
$715
$825
$0
Non-Member
$300
$375
$825
$935
$0
Expo Access
(Non-Reception Hours)
Expo Happy Hour
Welcome to Cleveland**
Opening Session/ABM
Insight Sessions
Expo Reception
Awards Luncheon**
Education Program
Gala**
Hearings

*Take advantage of early bird savings when you register for the Full Access Pass by Friday, September 12, and receive a free conference polo shirt. Choose your shirt size when you register.

**Available for individual ticket purchase during registration. Pricing is below.

Companion Passes/Individual Tickets/Building Tours

 

 
ICC Member
Non-Member
 
Early-Bird
After Sept. 12
Early-Bird
After Sept. 12
Companion Tickets
Companion Basic
includes
Welcome to Cleveland Reception, Expo Happy Hour/Reception, Gala
$225
$300
300
$375
Companion Premium
includes
Welcome to Cleveland Reception, Companion Tour, Expo Happy Hour/Reception, Gala
$375
$450
$450
$525
Individual Tickets
Welcome to Cleveland – 10/19/25
$100
$125
$125
$150
Awards Luncheon – 10/21/25
$100
$125
$125
$150
Gala – 10/21/25
$100
$125
$125
$150
Building Tours – 10/19/25
Building Tour #1 (AM)
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
$85
$100
$100
$115
Building Tour #2 (AM)
University Circle: History + Architecture
$85
$100
$100
$115
Building Tour #3 (PM)
INTRO Cleveland
$85
$100
$100
$115
Building Tour #4 (PM)
Historic Downtown Cleveland
$85
$100
$100
$115
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2025 Conference – Why Attend

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Why You Should Attend

This year’s conference will feature industry-leading educational sessions, valuable career resources, special networking events, inspiring speakers and historic building tours

Who Should Attend

The International Code Council’s Annual Conference brings together building safety professionals from around the world.

Benefits of Attending Annual Conference

No matter where you are in your building safety career – just starting out or in the thick of things and looking to expand your code knowledge or leadership skills – the Code Council has a track record of delivering value. During the conference, participants will have the opportunity to network, earn CEUs, access career resources, socialize with peers, and participate in elections and other association business. Our attendees walk away with smart strategies, actionable tactics, improved skills and real connections with the people who are shaping the future of building safety.

Get Your Boss on Board

Need to demonstrate why the Code Council's conference is a good investment? We’ve got you covered with our justification letter template. Use this template to explain the value of the educational and networking opportunities available at the event. Feel free to customize as needed.

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The International Code Council Publishes Guideline on Advanced Panelization

Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council published a new resource, Guideline 6: A Guideline on Advanced Panelization, which employs lessons learned from international approaches to panelization. This guideline aligns with ICC/MBI Standards 1200 and 1205 for off-site construction and joins additional off-site construction resources including ICC/MBI Standard 1210 and ICC/THIA Standard 1215, which is currently in development.

Adding to the suite of resources developed by the Code Council to support the use of off-site construction, Guideline 6 focuses on panelized systems as an opportunity to infuse automation into the construction process, bringing the benefits of increased precision, enhanced productivity and reduced waste. The guideline focuses on panelized systems as an opportunity to infuse automation into the construction process, bringing the benefits of increased precision, enhanced productivity and reduced waste. Approaches to automated processes with a robust quality assurance program, extensive documentation of the production process and product traceability are expected to change to verify compliance.

Guideline 6 provides jurisdictions with guidance on the approval of panelized systems that meet advanced fabrication and monitoring criteria. It helps to efficiently verify compliance with existing criteria including building codes, standards and acceptance criteria.

“We are continuously working to provide jurisdictions and the building industry with the most helpful and up-to-date guidance for leveraging the benefits of off-site construction,” said Code Council Vice President of Innovation Ryan Colker. “Guideline 6 is a step in the right direction and will ultimately help improve the health, safety, affordability and welfare of the built environment.”

The method for advanced panelization outlined in this guideline is intended to eliminate confusion on how closed panels are treated from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This opens up opportunities for greater degrees of finish and potentially increased investment in automation based on that certainty. It also allows for panels to be considered building components under a product evaluation and listing type process similar to other finished products (e.g., windows, doors, HVAC equipment).

The guideline is available in digital and print formats here. More information on Guideline 6 can be found here.

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About the International Code Council
The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.