The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) will hold its 68^thAnnual Leadership Summit and Industry Expo at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on April 23-25, 2013, according to a press release.

Dina Dwyer, CEO of Dwyer International, will deliver the keynote address at the opening session on Wednesday, April 24^th. Emma Cardini, senior associate with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, is a professional engineer who was involved with the damage inspection of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., following an earthquake there in August 2011.

Education sessions will cover a wide range of topics ranging from emerging restoration technologies and legal issues in today’s work environment to creating successful sales teams.

Other events during the convention include the second annual Martin L. King Golf Tournament, networking sessions and the RIA Dinner and Awards Banquet, which recognizes the achievements of industry professionals and those who have attained their RIA certifications.

For more information on the Leadership Summit and Industry Expo or to register, visit www.riaconvention.org.