Congratulations to IIBEC’s 2025 Chicago Area Chapter for earning the coveted Platinum Award! Well deserved!
May 15, 2026 IIBEC Chicago Area Chapter (CAC) Spring Meeting and Program
IIBEC Chicago Area Chapter Spring Educational Program info below.
Qualifies for 2.0 IIBEC CEH and 2.0 AIA LU
Registration and payment form is at the bottom of this page.
Sponsor Registration can be found here!
| Time | Event |
| 7:00 – 8:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast, Table-top Exhibits, and Networking |
| 8:00 – 8:30 AM | Welcome, Announcements, and Table-Top Exhibitor Introductions |
| 8:30 – 9:30 AM | Tech Session #1: “Electronic Leak Detection for Roofing (part 2): Lessons Learned from ELD Testing and Continuous Monitoring” by Shaun Katz of Detec Systems |
| 9:30 – 10:00 AM | Mid-Morning Break and Table-top Exhibits |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Tech Session #2: “Solar Facades: Understanding Building Integrated Photovoltaics and Pressure-Equalized Rainscreens” by Mike Bell of Elemex |
| 11:00 – 11:30 AM | Late-Morning Networking and Table-top Exhibits |
| 11:30 AM | Depart |
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Shaun Katz, ASTM, IIBEC, AAIA, CSI
Shaun Katz, CSI, ASTM member, is the Business Development Manager with DETEC Systems. He has more than 20 years of experience in customer service and business administration. Katz has assisted facility/property managers and building owners, contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and manufacturers with forensic leak investigation, as well as leak detection in new construction.
He has performed ELD product demos and presentations worldwide and won the 2020 Presenter of the Year award from the Chicago Chapter of IIBEC. Katz is an active member of CSI, ASTM, and IIBEC. His goal is to provide a basic understanding of Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) and to assist all parties with ensuring valid and conclusive ELD.
Mike Bell
Mike Bell is a commercial building products professional specializing in high-performance facade and exterior envelope systems. With a background in sales and specification support, he works closely with architects, consultants, and contractors to help evaluate and integrate innovative cladding and rainscreen solutions into commercial projects. Mike brings practical insight into sustainable design strategies, code compliance considerations, and constructability best practices, helping project teams balance performance, aesthetics, and long-term value.
Based in the Chicago area and educated at Loyola University Maryland, Mike is passionate about advancing industry knowledge through continuing education. He regularly participates in professional learning initiatives focused on facade technology, water management systems, and emerging building materials. Known for his collaborative, solution-oriented approach, Mike is committed to supporting design professionals with the technical resources and expertise needed to deliver durable, efficient, and visually compelling building envelopes.
2026 Tabletop Sponsor Registration: May 15th Spring Program IIBEC CAC
May 15th IIBEC Chicago Area Chapter Spring Program — Tabletop Sponsor Registration
-table top for your products/service
-entry for two persons
-educate attendees on product/service during registration, session breaks, and at conclusion,
-certificate of appreciation presented in the Announcements by the moderator,
-introduction as a sponsor/tabletop in the Announcements by the moderator,
-an opportunity to give a short verbal commercial and encourage to visit your table during the -Table-Top Exhibitor Introductions (refer to agenda),
-IIBEC CEH certificate (need to sign in), and
-logo displayed on agenda, front end slide, and signage at the event.
Sponsor/Tabletop Registration : To reserve a table and ensure a rotation of opportunities are available to all interested, contact M. McMillin at mike@absreps.com
BEFORE REGISTERING as there is a list for sponsors to reserve tables in advance.