Welcome to Everything in the World for the Hurricane Protection Industry! The hurricane protection industry is set to come together to learn, network and prepare for the 2008 hurricane season.

This year, the 6th annual World of Hurricane Protection Trade Show & Conference will take place at the Orange County Convention Center April 25 and 26 in Orlando, FL. Join more than 1,000 of your peers for two days of education, networking and a chance to gather in one location for an event dedicated solely to the hurricane protection professional. This exclusive event offers the most extensive seminar program featuring the leading experts in the field. This comprehensive seminar program prepared by Hurricane Protection University is produced by Hurricane Protection magazine and sponsored by the International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA).

The two-day event will kick off with an opening panel discussion on the “Impact of Codes on the Hurricane Protection Industry” moderated by Howard Shingle, Hurricane Protection editor. The panel will discuss code compliance, product approval and the New Code Plus Program. The opening panel members are five knowledgeable yet diverse industry leaders.

The World of Hurricane Protection Trade Show & Conference is the only forum of its kind, an annual event offering more than 10 seminars from one-hour informational sessions to a more extensive two-hour CEU accredited program (see page 22) offered by Hurricane Protection University to cover all channels of distribution within the hurricane protection industry.

Another exclusive opportunity will be to visit our growing exhibit hall with more than 75 leading manufacturers and suppliers featuring the latest products, services and technologies.

The show also plays host to the IHPA general meeting and networking reception in which everyone can attend to obtain important building code information while also providing unprecedented access to industry peers.

It’s your World . . . It’s your Future . . . Looking forward to meeting you in Orlando!

Kerri Caldwell