Contractor Connection is arguably the biggest restoration industry show of the year, bringing together thousands of contractors from around the country.

This year marks the 18th annual event, which will be at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nev. Organizers expect more than 3,000 member contractors, insurance industry representatives, affinity partner representatives, industry service providers, and suppliers to "Find a Way" to Vegas June 21-24. R&R is excited to once again be a sponsor for the event, and will be at Booth 412 - so be sure to stop by, grab a copy of the latest issue, and say hello!

This year's keynote is Merril Hoge, a former NFL player whose career ended early due to head trauma. His book, Find a Way, was the inspiration behind the name for this year's event. Now an ESPN analyst, Hoge will share what has inspired him to become what he is today - and how he has overcome challenges and setbacks to find success and reaching goals.

You can find a full list of other guest speakers at this year's event here.

Also, if you want to join the conversation on social media, please be sure to use #CCconf16 in your chatter!

Here's a look at the schedule of events:

Monday, June 20

3:00-9:00 p.m.: Exhibitor Setup

2:30-4:30 p.m.: USAA Estimating Consistencies and Member Service Workshop (USAA contractors only)

 

Tuesday, June 21

All Day: Registration/Badge Pickup

7:15-8:00 a.m.: Breakfast

8:00-Noon: Exhibitor Setup

8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: Golf Tournament & Luncheon

8:00-11:30 a.m.: Pre-Conference Workshop - Xactware - Mobile Estimating

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Pre-Conference Workshop - Symbility Mobile Claims & Claims Connect

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Pre-Conference Workshop: Xactimate Mastery

8:30-10:30 a.m.: USAA Estimating Consistencies and Member Service Workshop (USAA contractors only)

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch

1:00-4:00 p.m.: Pre-Conference Workshop - Xactware - ContentsTrack

1:00-3:00 p.m.: Exhibitor Access Only to Expo Hall

1:30-3:30 p.m.:  USAA Estimating Consistencies and Member Service Workshop (USAA contractors only)

3:00-9:00 p.m.: Expo Open

5:00-6:00 p.m.: Canada Welcome Reception

6:00-9:00 p.m.: Welcome Reception w/Exhibitors

 

Wednesday, June 22

All Day: Registration/Badge Pickup

7:00-8:00 a.m.: Breakfast

8:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m.: Breakouts/Town Halls (scroll down for more info on breakouts)

8:00-10:15 a.m.: New Network Member Workshop

8:30-10:30 a.m.: USAA Estimating Consistencies and Member Service Workshop (USAA contractors only)

10:30-11:30 a.m.: Canada DM Session

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch

1:30-3:30 p.m.: USAA Estimating Consistencies and Member Service Workshop (USAA contractors only)

2:45-5:45 p.m.: Expo Open w/Mystery Exhibitor & Product Demos

3:30-4:30 p.m.: Canada Contractor Roundtable

5:45-7:45 p.m.: Happy Hour - "Networking Event"

5:45 p.m.-Midnight: Exhibitor Dismantle

 

Thursday, June 23

All Day: Registration/Badge Pickup

6:45-7:45 a.m.: Breakfast

8 a.m.-Noon: Opening General Session/Keynote

1:00-4:30 p.m.: Client Sessions

1:00-2:30 p.m.: Canada General Session

3:00-5:00 p.m.: Canada Client Sessions

 

Friday, June 24

6:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Registration/Badge Pickup

6:45-7:45 a.m.: Breakfast

8:00-9:30 a.m.: General Session/Contractor Awards

10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: USAA Estimating Consistencies and Member Service Workshop (USAA contractors only)

7:00-10:00 p.m.: Closing Celebration

 

Wednesday's Breakout Sessions

> Delivering Next Level Customer Experience (Canam Systems)

> Staging an Efficient Packout - Basics for a Successful Packout (Fireline Systems)

> Mechanics of Estimate Presentation Objectives (American Technologies Inc.)

> It's Not Only About You (Benchmark Inc.)

> Breakthrough Performance with Promise-Based Management (Greg Neil Assoc.)

> Local Response to a Major Catastrophe (Response Team 1)

> Obtaining Discretionary Effort from Your Team (Business Mentors)

> The Power of Mobility for Your Restoration Business / The Changing Mobile Landscape and What it Means for Your Restoration Business (Next Gear Solutions)

> How to Build a Culture of Customer Service Excellence, Engage Your Team Like Never Before and Have Fun Doing It (Business Development Assoc.)

> Understanding Moisture Monitoring and Measuring for Optimum Results (Delmhorst Instrument Co.)