International Code Council’s 2026 Annual Conference to Draw Record Attendance in Nashville

This year’s event will bring together building safety professionals and industry experts to exchange ideas, strengthen connections and engage in valuable learning opportunities

Washington, D.C.– The International Code Council (ICC) will host its Annual Conference and Expo at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee from Oct. 18-21, 2026. The event will provide opportunities for building safety professionals to expand their knowledge and build their professional network.

“United by a shared commitment to building safety, thousands of professionals from across the globe will come together this week to share expertise and take advantage of unparalleled professional development opportunities,” said Ron Piester, Senior Vice President, ICC Member Services. “We are excited to welcome the brightest minds in building safety to creating safer, more resilient and sustainable communities as we kick off this year’s Annual Conference.”

The Opening Session and Annual Business Meeting will take place on Monday, Oct. 19, and will feature updates from association leadership and the election of ICC Board Officers and Directors. Following the Opening Session, Former NASA Astronaut and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University, Mike Massimino, will deliver a keynote presentation encouraging passion, teamwork and innovation.

Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a focus session with the lead investigators of NIST’s Champlain Towers South investigation about how their findings and lessons other building failures can inform codes, standards, enforcement and building safety practices.

A comprehensive, full-day education program offers guests a variety of learning tracks on topics including code enforcement, energy and sustainability, permitting and more.

ICC has once again partnered with ConstructReach to host the work-based learning event, “I Built This!” Through hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations and direct engagement with construction professionals, over 200 local high school students will gain firsthand exposure to careers in the built environment.

“As the ICC Annual Conference brings industry leaders together in Nashville, the ‘I Built This!” event will once again invite the next generation to explore careers within the industry and develop next steps,” said Paul Robinson, CEO and Founder of ConstructReach. “Our goal is simple: We want students to have real access—hands-on learning, face time with professionals, and clear pathways to internships, apprenticeships, and long-term careers in construction and building safety. Our continued partnership with ICC is helping to build the workforce our communities and economy need.”

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The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions. ICC codes and standards support safe, affordable and resilient communities worldwide by improving building performance and protecting people and property.