Foam Insulation Review hosts a full calendar of industry events, educational webinars, regional chapter meetups, and online workshops throughout the year. All events are organized by our community team and feature expert speakers from across the spray polyurethane foam industry.
We have 4 events scheduled this month including our popular “Introduction to Spray Foam for New Contractors” virtual workshop. See below for details.
June 2026 Events
Spray Foam in Extreme Cold Climates: Best Practices for Northern Installations
Speaker: Robert Kowalski, Senior Technical Writer, Foam Insulation Review | Duration: 75 minutes + Q&A
Northern contractors and homeowners face unique challenges when installing or specifying spray foam in sub-zero conditions. This session covers temperature-dependent chemistry, substrate prep in cold weather, the impact of dew point on adhesion, and case studies from Alaska, Minnesota, and Canada.
Topics: Cold weather installation procedures | Substrate temperature requirements | Chemical reaction in freezing temps | Real project case studies from cold climates
🎟️ Free to all registered community members | Register here to receive the link
Texas Chapter Monthly Meetup – June 2026
Location: The Contractor Hub, 4521 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226 | Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT
Our Texas Chapter is one of our most active regional groups with 340+ members. Monthly meetups feature a short presentation, open networking, equipment show-and-tell, and a roundtable discussion on local market conditions and upcoming commercial projects.
This Month’s Presenter: Tom Hartley – “Navigating Dallas Building Codes for SPF Roof Coatings in 2026”
🎟️ Free to attend | Please RSVP via email to texas@foaminsulationreview.com
July 2026 Events
Understanding Spray Foam Building Codes: 2025 IRC Changes Every Contractor Must Know
Speaker: Steve Donovan, ICC Certified Building Inspector | Duration: 90 minutes
The 2025 International Residential Code (IRC) introduced several changes impacting spray foam installation, thermal barriers, and ignition barriers. This workshop walks through every relevant code change with real inspection scenarios, common failure points, and what inspectors are actually looking for.
🎟️ Free to all members | Register here
Air Barrier Systems and Spray Foam: A Complete Integration Guide
Speaker: Jennifer Nakamura, Research Analyst, Foam Insulation Review | Duration: 60 minutes + Q&A
Spray foam is one of the most effective air barrier materials available, but integrating it properly with a whole-building air barrier system requires careful planning. Jennifer reviews the building science principles, ASTM standards, and real project examples showing best practices for air barrier continuity.
🎟️ Free to all members | Register here
Regional Chapter Meetings
Our regional chapters meet monthly (some biweekly) in cities across the country. Check back here or subscribe to our newsletter for up-to-date meeting schedules.
| Chapter | Meeting Frequency | Members | Next Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Monthly | 342 | June 24, 2026 |
| Southeast (FL/GA/SC) | Monthly | 289 | July 2, 2026 |
| Midwest (IL/OH/IN/MI) | Bimonthly | 214 | July 8, 2026 |
| Northeast (NY/NJ/CT/MA) | Monthly | 198 | June 30, 2026 |
| Pacific Northwest (WA/OR) | Monthly | 156 | July 7, 2026 |
| California | Monthly | 203 | June 25, 2026 |
| Mountain West (CO/UT/AZ/NM) | Bimonthly | 167 | July 10, 2026 |
Past Events Archive
Missed a webinar? All past events are recorded and available to community members. Join free to access our full library of 80+ recorded webinars, workshops, and meetup summaries dating back to 2018.
Have a topic suggestion or want to present at a future event? Contact our events team — we’re always looking for experienced industry voices.