Seminar Schedule 2026 Seminar Details
Seminar Schedule 2026
Seminar Details
2026 Official AirVent Seminar Preview
What you'll learn
This is a technical overview of the various benefits of a balanced attic ventilation system and how to properly specify and install it. The program includes installation tips, how to calculate if there is enough ventilation, real-life case studies, answers to frequently asked questions, and a Q & A period.
Why Ventilate the Attic?
Picking the Right Vent for the Project
How Much Attic Ventilation is Needed?
Case Studies, Field Stories + More!
Earn Continuing Education Credits (see FAQs below)

Speaker

Speaker
Paul Scelsi
Marketing Communications Manager

Paul Scelsi is marketing communications manager at AirVent. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Since 1998 he has served as the Attic Ventilation: Ask the Expert™ seminar leader, presenting over 1,000 seminars to thousands of industry professionals across North America. Paul is the chairperson of the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association Ventilation Task Force. He hosts the podcast Airing it Out with AirVent (Cell: 214-435-5857; Email: pscelsi@gibraltar1.com).

Testimonial
This is my favorite training all year.
Tom Balke, Bold North Roofing and Contracting
Bloomington, MI
This seminar content helps me add value to the customer.
Luke Yoder, Appelhanz Roofing
Topeka, KS
This seminar is filled with good resources & refreshers.
Jake Fewell, Reese Wholesale
Kokomo, IN
This is great for employee training. All of the info shared was useful and interesting.
Thomas Pirelli, Tip Top Roofing
Okauchee, WI
I liked understanding why we use each vent type for each project.
Megan Starnes, Diamond Roofing and Exteriors
Columbia, IL
My takeaway: Do not warrant a roof if the homeowner will not allow me to vent the attic properly.
Melissa Adney, One Way Roofing
St. Charles, MO
FAQs About AirVent’s Ask the Expert In-Person Seminar Registration Process
Registration is exclusively through our website https://help.gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/ate-registration-2026
Yes. AirVent encourages you to bring anyone you think would benefit from the seminar. Please officially register for yourself and all guests so we can plan for seating and food accordingly.
Yes. If you provide an email address at the time of your registration an auto-generated email will be sent to you shortly after you register. But the confirmation email will only be sent to the email address provided.
No. The seminar and the food are both free.

Can I just show up? Yes, but it's best to register if possible so AirVent can properly prepare for seating and food for all attendees.

The seminar is 2 hours long. Thirty minutes before the seminar starts FREE food is served.
No. AirVent does not provide directions. However, you can find a map to the hotel address using the Internet.
Yes, but only if you submit a Feedback Form at the end of the seminar before leaving the seminar. Certificates of Attendance are 
delivered exclusively via email. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for your certificate to arrive.

Every attendee who submits a Feedback Form and provides an email address receives a Certificate of Attendance within 3-4 
weeks. You can submit a copy of that Certificate to any organization you belong to and ask if they will grant continuing education 
credits. The following organizations currently recognize AirVent’s seminar as suitable for continuing education credits:

• American Society of Home Inspectors (2 credits)
• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (1.5 credits)
• American Institute of Building Design (2 credits)
• International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (1.5 credits)
• American Institute of Architects (2 hours in the category of “Health, Safety & Welfare” if attendees submit their AIA number on 
the AirVent Feedback Form the day of the seminar)