NCCA Events

2026 ANNUAL MEETING
Blending Insight with Innovation

The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held Sunday through Wednesday, April 19-22, 2026, at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, Sonoma, Calif. The theme of the meeting is Blending Insight with Innovation. The meeting will feature an education seminar on employee retention, an economic update, an aluminum executive panel, a presentation on modern trends on metal homes and much more.

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Sonoma, Calif.

Keynote Presentation: Economic Update

Dr. Anirban Basu


In a fast-paced, data-driven presentation, Dr. Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., will describe the latest trends in employment, housing, commercial real estate, financial markets, and output. Attendees can expect surprises, insights, and even a few laughs as he characterizes the present and predicts the future.

Aluminum Executive Panel

An Aluminum Executive panel featuring representatives from AZZ Precoat Metals, Novelis, and Jupiter Aluminum Corporation will cover business trends, carbon footprint reduction, scrap collection and other relevant topics.

Metal Homes, Modern Trends: Barndominiums and the Coil Coating Connection

Explore the rise of barndominiums, flexible homes built using post-frame, steel, or stick construction that offers low maintenance, high efficiency, and sustainable living with modern metal cladding. This presentation will describe how metal walls transform these homes’ aesthetics beyond agriculture, and how features like indoor-outdoor spaces, attached shops, open-concept interiors, and multigenerational designs define this lifestyle trend. The annual meeting will provide excellent networking opportunities through the group receptions, golf tournament, and more. 

Mark your calendar now! Registration information will be available soon.