The International Restoration Convention and Industry Expo will be held in Orlando, FL, next month at the Marriott World Center from April 9-11.

The 2013 RIA Leadership Summit and Industry Expo just wrapped up at Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, and it was quite the busy event between the expo hall, breakout sessions (many of which were standing room only) and a lot of the news that RIA members had to share. Here's R&R's official recap of the event:

According to a press release, the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has announced that it has filed suit in Federal Court in the Western District of Washington State against Thermapure.

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is seeking entries for the 2013 Phoenix Awards for Innovation in Restoration and Reconstruction, according to a recent news release.

The National Institute of Decontamination Specialists (NIDS) recently hosted the first Clandestine Laboratory Scene Assessment Proficiency Examination for Police Forensic Chemists.

Restoration Sciences Academy (RSA) has recently added a 400 square-foot expansion to its hands-on training facilities at its Nashville location to offer training in smoke, mold, fire remediation and floor care. 

Registration for the 2013 International Disaster Conference & Expo (IDCE) is now open.

The original founders of Connections Events - and founders of the International Cleaning and Restoration Association (ICRA) - have formed Experience Events, LLC, which will hold cleaning and restoration conventions and trade shows in 2013.

The 2013 Crawford Contractor Conference & Expo will take place from May 21-24 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center & San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter/Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas.