Lucas Jensen to Host PaintCon 2026 in Fort Lauderdale
The five-day professional conference will arrive in Fort Lauderdale this November for contractors.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Special Interest
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Entrepreneur Lucas Jensen will host PaintCon 2026 at the Downtown Event Center from November 18-22, 2026. The event is set to feature 16 speakers and draw more than 1,000 attendees.
Why it matters
The conference serves as a specialized forum for successful entrepreneurs to share strategies for scaling businesses and building teams. It highlights a growing emphasis on professional development within the contracting industry.
The conference has grown rapidly, expecting over 1,000 attendees compared to just 80 in 2024. Additionally, Forward Media Marketing reports that its efforts have helped contractors generate more than $100 million in sales since 2020.
The players
Lucas Jensen
Lucas Jensen is an entrepreneur and the primary organizer of the PaintCon conference series.
Forward Media Marketing
Forward Media Marketing is a business consultancy that has supported contractors in scaling their revenue since 2020.
The details
Spanning five days, the event focuses on providing actionable business growth strategies. Speakers will specifically address methods for scaling operations and strengthening professional teams.
Timeline
Forward Media Marketing began helping contractors in 2020.
The 2024 PaintCon conference hosted 80 attendees.
PaintCon 2026 is scheduled for November 18-22, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
PaintCon 2026 reflects the broader expansion of specialized professional development events tailored to skilled trades. This shift marks a departure from traditional general-contracting trade shows toward focused, strategy-heavy business summits.
Contractors and business owners attending the event will gain access to specific scaling strategies from 16 industry experts over the five-day session. The significant growth in attendance suggests a high demand for these networking and educational opportunities.
The takeaway
Attendees should prepare to focus on specific business scalability tactics throughout the five-day program. Networking with peers remains a primary benefit for contractors looking to replicate the revenue success reported by industry consultants.
Further reading
Learn more about local industry summits in the Special Interest section.
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