The Rainscreen Association (RAiNA) presents the 2026 RAiNA Conference, taking place September 30, 2026, in Portland, Oregon. Bringing together architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, manufacturers, and other building enclosure professionals, the conference offers a full day of technical education, industry insights, and networking focused on advancing rainscreen technology and best practices.

This year’s theme, Weathering the Future: Rainscreens, Retrofit and Resilience, explores how rainscreen assemblies are helping the building industry respond to evolving performance expectations, aging building stock, and a changing climate. Sessions will examine innovative approaches to resilient design, retrofit strategies that extend the life of existing buildings, and emerging technologies that improve durability, energy efficiency, and long-term building performance.

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Location: Irving Street Studio, 907 NW Irving Street, Portland OR 97209

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Through engaging presentations and panel discussions, attendees will explore topics including rainscreen design and detailing, retrofit and remediation strategies, installation best practices, water management, fire performance, sustainability, and resilient building enclosure design. Every session is carefully selected to provide unbiased, practical education that equips attendees with knowledge they can immediately apply to their projects.