Overview
FABTECH offers a comprehensive conference to transform your career and your business operations. Produced by the industry’s leading associations, the sessions and half-day workshops cover every technology from automation, bending and cutting to stamping, finishing and welding.
The conference program features 200+ expert-led sessions across 13 educational tracks—equipping attendees with practical tools and strategies to solve today’s manufacturing challenges.
Sessions and Workshops
Full Schedule
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Monday, September 8
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automation/robotics
F021: Breaking the Mold: Expanding Automation Beyond Fixed Joining Cells
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forming & fabricating
F061: Roll Forming Basics
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forming & fabricating
F081: 3D Printing of Press Brake Tooling
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laser technology
F141: Maximizing Efficiency with Laser Blanking in Fabrication
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leadership/management
F161: The Strategic Blueprint: Crafting a Clear Path to Execution & Success
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marketing & sales tools
F181: AI Sales Playing Field-Growth Tools for the Modern Salesperson
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workforce & talent development
F241: How to Build Exceptional Teams
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cutting technology
F042: Waterjet Insights Into the Evolution of Connected Systems
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forming & fabricating
F082: Machine Guarding – The Pathway to Acceptable Hazard Levels
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job shop operations
F102: Scrap the Factory Structure
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job shop production
F122: Recognizing the Red Flags: When to Consider Changing Your ERP System
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laser technology
F142: Laser Cladding Solutions for Industrial Challenges
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leadership/management
F162: Life is Like a Rubik’s Cube: 5 Steps to Solve the Twists and Turns of Life
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smart fabrication
F222: The Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing for Fabricators
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workforce & talent development
F242: Five Steps to Creating a Successful Career Pathing Program in Your Company
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automation/robotics
F003: Low-Cost Automation through Collaboration and Cost-Effective Solutions
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automation/robotics
F023: Understanding the Challenges of Off-Line Programming with Cobots
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forming & fabricating
F063: Roll Forming 4.0
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forming & fabricating
F083: Robotics and Offline Programming for Bending and Press Brakes
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laser technology
F143: How To Be Successful in Your Laser Joining Applications
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marketing & sales tools
F183: Beyond the Quote: Building Trust Through Video-Enhanced Sales Communications
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workforce & talent development
F243: The Labor Shortage Lie: It’s Not a Skills Gap, It’s a Culture Gap
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finishing
C23: Clean Without Chemicals
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automation/robotics
F004: Building Resilient Manufacturing Operations through Automation
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automation/robotics
F024: Adaptive Welding Robots for High-Mix and High-Variability Applications
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cutting technology
F044: The Most Versatile Machine Tool with Endless Applications
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forming & fabricating
F064: Can Laser Blanking Match the Rates of Traditional Blanking? The Answer is Yes
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forming & fabricating
F084: Forming with Urethane
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job shop production
F124: Steps You Can Take to Improve Operator Satisfaction
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laser technology
F144: Laser Applications: How to Select the Best Automation Solution
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marketing & sales tools
F184: Marketing on a Budget: How Grants Can Help Fund Your Outsourced Marketing Efforts
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smart fabrication
F204: Breaking the Automation Impasse: A Smart Fabrication Bootcamp
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workforce & talent development
F244: Stay to Play: Building a Culture that Retains Top Talent Through Stay Interviews
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automation/robotics
F025: How Mobile Robots Have Evolved: Lessons Learned from a Decade of Use
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cutting technology
F045: Cutting-Edge Advancements in Mechanized Plasma Cutting
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forming & fabricating
F065: Preventing Dust Disasters: Combustible Dust Safety for Metalworking
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forming & fabricating
F085: Smart Weld Fume Extraction: Breathing New Life into Welder Safety
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job shop production
F125: From Design to Build: Faster and Smarter Workflows
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laser technology
F145: Introduction to Handheld Laser Joining
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marketing & sales tools
F185: Start with Research: Jumpstarting Commercial Success
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smart fabrication
F205: Identifying Technology Opportunities and Threats
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smart fabrication
F225: The State of Metal AM and The Risk with Advancements in Technology
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workforce & talent development
F245: Leadership Legacy: Creating the Next Generation of Leaders
Tuesday, September 9
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automation/robotics
F006: Automation 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Business Efficiency
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cutting technology
F046: 3D Waterjet Cutting: The Next Dimension
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forming & fabricating
F066: Requesting a Quote for Roll Forming 101: Let Us Help You
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job shop operations
F106: Manufacturing Cost Accounting: It’s as Easy as A-B-C
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laser technology
F146: Optimizing Handheld Laser Joining
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leadership/management
F166: Elevate Your Journey: Unlocking Emotional Wellness for Effective Leadership
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marketing & sales tools
F186: CRM, AI, & Automation in Sales & Marketing
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workforce & talent development
F246: Essential Leadership Skills for the Remote and Hybrid Workplace
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finishing
C31: Cure It – Unlocking Oven Efficiency
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automation/robotics
F007: Real Talk: What's Actually Driving Automation Success
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forming & fabricating
F067: Roll Forming Custom Profiles
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laser technology
F147: Advanced Laser Joining Applications
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leadership/management
F167: Leading the Charge: Building Resilient Teams in a Rapidly Changing World
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marketing & sales tools
F187: From Employee to Advocate: How Personal Branding Drives Manufacturing Success
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smart fabrication
F207: JIT Sheet Metal Production Data & Leveraging Data as an Asset
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workforce & talent development
F247: How to Assess, Develop and Train Your Next Generation of Leaders
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automation/robotics
F008: Enhancing Manufacturing Efficiency with Solutions for High-Mix Production
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forming & fabricating
F068: Preparing for Advanced Sheet Metal Manufacturing
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job shop production
F128: Ensuring Your New Machine Won’t Become Your Next Safety Liability
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leadership/management
F168: Delegation Strategies to be a More Effective Manager and Develop Your People
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marketing & sales tools
F188: Future-Proof Your Brand: The Industrial Marketing Strategy Master Class
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smart fabrication
F208: Bridging the IT/OT Divide for Manufacturing Excellence
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workforce & talent development
F248: Culture on Purpose: Attracting and Retaining Top Talent in a Competitive Market
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finishing
C43: Hide and Seek: Masking and Racking
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automation/robotics
F009: Smart Automation Tools for High Mix Manufacturing
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forming & fabricating
F069: Add Value To Your Roll Forming Lines with In-line Punching and Cutoff Options
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job shop operations
F109: How Manufacturers Improve Execution Through Tiered Daily Management
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job shop production
F129: LinkedIn Made Easy for CNC Shops: Set Up Your Business Profile Like a Pro
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laser technology
F149: Laser Technology Applications
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leadership/management
F169: The End of Command and Control: Why Manufacturing Needs a Leadership Revolution
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workforce & talent development
F249: Scaling Manufacturing Technology with a Workforce-First Approach
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automation/robotics
F010: Leveraging Flexible Automation and AI for Both Job Shop and OEM Success
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forming & fabricating
F070: Engineering the Future: Applying Lightweighting to New Industries
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forming & fabricating
F090: Innovations & Challenges in Automated Metal Handling for Bending and Forming
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job shop operations
F110: Innovative Manufacturers: Patents and Other Intellectual Property
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job shop production
F130: Mastering Costing & Estimating in an Ever-Changing Economy
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laser technology
F150: Transforming Manufacturing with Laser Technology
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leadership/management
F170: Business Builders: Overcoming Economic Disruption in Topline Results
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marketing & sales tools
F190: Prospect to Partner: Building Relationships that Drive Long-Term Sales Success
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smart fabrication
F210: AI-Driven Manufacturing: The Path to Zero Downtime and Zero Waste
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workforce & talent development
F250: Turning Conflict into Healthy Conversations
Wednesday, September 10
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automation/robotics
F011: AI-Enabled Automatic Inspection & Imaging for Technology Validation
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forming & fabricating
F071: Roll Forming Justification
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forming & fabricating
F091: Safer Press Brakes: Smart Light Curtains Designed for Them
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job shop operations
F111: Operationalizing AI: Practical Solutions for Modern Manufactures
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job shop production
F131: Boosting Productivity Through Connected Worker Solutions
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marketing & sales tools
F191: Digital Strategies for Lead Generation & Drive Demand
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workforce & talent development
F251: Factories of Belonging: Why DEI Will Save Manufacturing
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workshops
WS03: Workshop: Laser Fabrication 2025
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automation/robotics
F012: Transformative Solutions to De-Risk Automation Projects
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automation/robotics
F032: Get ROI in Record Time with a Fast and Precise Material Removal
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forming & fabricating
F072: Addressing Modern Materials in Roll Forming Processes
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forming & fabricating
F092: Unlocking the Future of Manufacturing: The Power of Press Brake Automation
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job shop production
F132: Production Scheduling Using a Digital Twin of Your Future Production
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leadership/management
F172: Lean: Strategic Planning and Deployment
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marketing & sales tools
F192: Adapting to AI: Strategy Roadmap & Relationship Building for Manufacturers
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workforce & talent development
F252: Setting Supervisors Up for Success: Secrets to Effective Leadership
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automation/robotics
F033: Cobot Joining: New Trends + Timeless Keys to Success
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forming & fabricating
F073: Design for Manufacture – Panel Benders
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job shop operations
F113: Navigating Explosive Growth: Insights from a Fifth-Generation Leader
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leadership/management
F173: A3 Thinking – Developing People & Solving Problems
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marketing & sales tools
F193: Stop Neglecting Your Digital Presence: A Manufacturer’s Guide to Marketing Catch-Up
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workforce & talent development
F253: The Best Kept Secrets in Workforce Development and Capacity Building in Manufacturing
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automation/robotics
F014: Beyond the Cobot: The Next Generation of Automation Technologies
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automation/robotics
F034: Why Cobots Haven’t Taken Over Welding Operations
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forming & fabricating
F074: When the Press Tonnage Rating Is Really Not That Tonnage in Roll Forming
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forming & fabricating
F094: How to Achieve Success with High Productivity Nickel Alloy Cladding
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leadership/management
F174: How to Enhance Communication & Create an Employee Culture in Manufacturing
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marketing & sales tools
F194: Inbound Marketing for Manufacturers 101: Build Your 2026 Strategy
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workforce & talent development
F254: Creating a Positive and Sustainable Workplace Culture in the AI World
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automation/robotics
F015: Key Considerations for Achieving High-Volume, High Quality Joining
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automation/robotics
F035: Optimizing Your Welding & Joining Automation
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forming & fabricating
F075: Design for Manufacture – Punch Shear Combination Machines
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forming & fabricating
F095: Structural Steel Innovations
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job shop operations
F115: How to Improve Shop Floor Productivity and Motivate Employees to Give 100%
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leadership/management
F175: Implementing Technology to Drive Profits and Efficiencies
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marketing & sales tools
F195: Manufacturing the Sale
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smart fabrication
F215: Machine Monitoring
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workforce & talent development
F255: Your Guide to Hiring Success: Attract Top Talent and Boost Retention with a Strong Company Culture
Thursday, September 11
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automation/robotics
F016: Leading Innovation: How Executives Can Drive Automation in Manufacturing
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job shop operations
F116: Building a Manufacturing Enterprise with Mergers and Acquisitions
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job shop production
F136: New Technologies for Old Problems: Tackling Complex Assembly RFQs
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leadership/management
F176: State of Industry: The Evolution of Risk
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marketing & sales tools
F196: Live Chat for Lead Generation: Do Humans or Bots Perform Better?
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workforce & talent development
F256: Winning the War for Talent…from Recruiting to Retention
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automation/robotics
F017: Cobots: The Gateway to Automation
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job shop production
F137: How Autonomous ERP Will Empower Your Workers through Radical Efficiency
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marketing & sales tools
F197: Crafting Manufacturing Stories & Building Strong Relationships
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workforce & talent development
F257: Aligning Industry, Partnerships and Education for Workforce and Talent Development
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automation/robotics
F018: Smart Moves: Automation Trends Shaping Manufacturing
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leadership/management
F178: Visioning Success: Turning Ambition into a Scalable Growth Strategy
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workforce & talent development
F258: How to Be a Great Leader and Manager to Drive Accountability
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automation/robotics
F019: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges & Maximize Machine Utilization
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leadership/management
F179: Built to Adapt: The #1 Skill Leaders and Their Teams Need Now
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marketing & sales tools
F199: Email Marketing Boot Camp: Inbox Sales and Lead Gen for Manufacturer
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workforce & talent development
F259: Build Your Unique Talent Brand: A Strategic Approach to Attract and Retain Top Employees
Pricing & Registration
Early-bird Pricing Through August 8
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sessions | $155 | $175 |
| Workshops | $399 | $480 |
| Best ValueFull Conference (5-10 Sessions) |
$635 | $720 |
Regular Rates After August 8
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
| Workshops | $499 | $599 |
| Best ValueFull Conference (5-10 Sessions) |
$795 | $900 |
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
| 2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
| 3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
| 4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
| Sessions | Members | Non-members* |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Workshops (W4, W11) | FREE | FREE |
| One-Hour Sessions (W12, W13, W14, W18) | FREE | FREE |
| Two-Hour Sessions (W16, W17) | $50 | $75 |
| Weld-Ed Conference (W5) | $50 | $75 |
| Half-Day Sessions (W2, W3, W7, W10) | $345 | $430 |
| Full-Day Sessions (W6, W8, W9)* | $565 | $665 |
| Two-Day Session (W1) | $795 | $895 |
| Professional Program (W15) | $395 | $495 |
* Non-member price for AWS Welding Full-Day Sessions includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership.