Key Events

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. More details coming soon!

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 Headshot Café 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

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.

Tuesday, October 21 | Noon–1:30 pm

Awards Luncheon

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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

Connections Gala

Enjoy dinner and watch the Installation of the Board of Directors and presentation of awards.

Wednesday, October 22 | Noon–1 pm

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

This short educational session 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 1 p.m.

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.