METALCON has introduced present highlights for this yr’s annual convention and tradeshow, going down Tuesday, October 21 by way of Thursday, October 23 on the Las Vegas
Conference Heart.
From pre-show workshops and certification packages starting on Monday, October 20, 35+ free academic periods conveniently situated contained in the exhibit corridor, and galvanizing keynotes, prime business consultants will share their information with attendees who’re eligible to earn a yr’s value of constant schooling credit (CEUs), together with American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Florida Development Business Licensing Board (CILB) studying items.
The sponsors for METALCON 2025 are Mill Metal Firm (premier degree), Flack International Metals (platinum degree), CIDAN Equipment Inc. (diamond degree), ABIS (silver degree), and lots of extra, together with a long-time associate, the Metallic Development Affiliation (MCA).
Morning Kick-Off Periods will happen on Tuesday, October 21, and Wednesday, October 22, at 8 a.m., together with a presentation by California architects Tryggvi Thorsteinsson and Erla Dögg Ingjaldsdóttir on “Breaking the Cycle of Wildfire Destruction: The Pressing Want for Fireplace-Resilient Development.”
Keynote Audio system
METALCON welcomes Clint Romesha, Medal of Honor recipient, as keynote speaker on Tuesday, October 21, at 9 a.m. Acknowledged for his heroism in the course of the Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan, Romesha acquired the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama in 2013. He’s the bestselling creator of Pink Platoon and the inspiration behind the movie The Outpost, starring Scott Eastwood and Orlando Bloom. Clint’s story is one among braveness, resilience, and management underneath stress—an inspiration to us all.
Then, on Wednesday, October 22, at 9 a.m., famend financial advisor, market researcher, and future developments analyst Alex Chausovsky will ship a extremely anticipated keynote tackle titled “Financial and Labor Market Replace—What to Count on in 2025 & Past.” He’ll present an in-depth evaluation of construction-related information and supply complete insights into the evolving tariff panorama, analyzing its implications for key business gamers.
State of the Business
Be a part of business consultants and leaders from the MCA for a particular State of the Business panel presentation on Tuesday, October 21 at 1:30 pm, to debate present and future alternatives and challenges going through the steel building business similar to latest technical developments, upcoming regulatory points, resiliency in a turbulent constructing market, and the superior sustainability of steel substrates.
MCA’s Metallic Mastery Clinics
As steel continues to achieve traction available in the market, it’s essential for contractors and installers to know the intricacies and correct methods for forming panels and putting in steel roofing and wall programs. In a sequence of clinics, consultants from the MCA and Metallic Roofing Alliance will talk about greatest practices for putting in steel shingles, standing-seam roofing panels, retrofit programs, and steel wall programs, and can show correct methods for on-site rollforming and machine upkeep. Be taught extra right here.
METALCON Coaching Zone
Again by widespread demand, the METALCON Coaching Zone sponsored by Sherwin-Williams returns to supply hands-on coaching for roofing contractors. This devoted space options reside demonstrations and schooling utilizing quite a lot of mock-ups and supplies similar to painted metal, aluminum, zinc, copper and different untraditional supplies. Coaching will emphasize exact detailing and using applicable instruments, equipping contractors, remodelers and different professionals to raise their expertise, guaranteeing the very best, best and cleanest work when putting in numerous steel roof programs (carried out in English and Spanish).
The Design District @ METALCON
The Design District @ METALCON, sponsored by PPG and produced in partnership with AEC Day by day, provides a chance for architectural design professionals to immerse themselves on the earth of steel design and building. With curated schooling, focused networking, and entry to improvements, attendees can elevate their experience and encourage their strategy to the applying of steel. Discover the agenda and schooling periods led by esteemed thought leaders, award-winning architects and business consultants.
Extra Networking Than Ever
METALCON is introducing quite a lot of networking alternatives to foster communication and collaboration amongst business friends. From the full of life welcome get together and comfortable hours to partaking pace networking, attendees can even unwind at The Again Yard. Metallic and Mimosas, one of many signature networking occasions designed to convey collectively ladies within the business for significant connections and dialog, takes place on Tuesday. This yr, Jennifer Wilkerson, vice chairman of innovation and development on the Nationwide
Heart for Development Schooling and Analysis, is the featured visitor speaker. Again by widespread demand is the Future Leaders younger skilled program on Thursday. These occasions supply considerable alternatives for contributors to change concepts and forge precious connections.
New This 12 months
Attendees are invited to begin their Las Vegas expertise a day early by connecting with nature and giving again. Be a part of a memorable half-day journey exploring the awe-inspiring Valley of Fireplace, led by Corporal Adam Bautz, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), founder and lead information of Outside Journey Excursions —50 p.c of each participation charge might be donated again to Semper Fi & America’s Fund.
METALCON Prime Product Awards
On Thursday, October 23 at 2:30 pm., prime product award winners recognizing essentially the most revolutionary merchandise and applied sciences shaping the steel building business might be introduced.
Studying Facilities
Try METALCON’s free schooling periods. These 60-minute periods from 10:15 am to 2:30 pm, working Tuesday–Thursday are organized into 4 studying facilities on the present ground: Set up & Methods, Constructing Efficiency, Enterprise Development & Innovation, and the Metallic Masterclass. Attendees can earn as much as 14 hours of CEUs.
Moreover, METALCON continues to supply in-depth workshops this yr to offer cutting-edge schooling and coaching. For a small charge, attendees might be armed with new expertise, recent concepts, and strategic course to deal with among the main points going through the development business
at this time, together with:
- Metallic Roof Set up Coaching Certificates Program Components 1 and a pair of
- Roll forming for the Metallic Development Business Components 1 and a pair of
- Metallic Roofing from A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc)
- Low Slope Detailing Workshop – Certificates Course
- Superior Metallic Exterior Set up Methods for Roofing & Constructing Contractors
- The Blueprint to Again Workplace Success: Managing Credit score and Collections in Development.
Every year, METALCON offers again to the local people the place the present takes place. This continues with the continued partnership with Semper Fi & America’s Fund (The Fund), a non-profit group devoted to serving to veterans in all branches of the army. On the closing day of the present, a test presentation ceremony might be held at The Deck at 10 a.m., along with native representatives of The Fund.
“We’re excited to return to Las Vegas—one among METALCON’s most dynamic host cities,” stated Judy Geller, vice [resident of METALCON. “This year’s show is a can’t miss experience for anyone in the world of metal construction, with hundreds of exhibits showing the newest innovations, wide-ranging networking opportunities, hands-on training, and targeted education for contractors, installers, architects, designers, engineers, developers, and building owners.”
