September 8 – 11, 2025

Chicago, Illinois

Conference

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.

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Sessions and Workshops

Full Schedule

sessions

Monday, September 8

8:00am–4:00pm
Room N230B

welding

W1: AWS D1.6 in Focus: Stainless Steel Welding and Practical Applications - Day 1
8:00am–12:00pm
Room N227B

welding

W2: NDT Basics for the Certified Welding Inspector
8:00am–12:00pm
Room N231

welding

W3: Prequalified Welding Procedures (AWS D1.1) – Benefits & Requirements
8:30am–9:30am
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F001: Introduction to Automation Technology – A Practical Guide to Learning & Implementing Automation on the Shop Floor
8:30am–9:30am
Room S401D

automation/robotics

F021: Breaking the Mold: Expanding Automation Beyond Fixed Joining Cells
8:30am–9:30am
Room S402B

forming & fabricating

F061: Roll Forming Basics
8:30am–9:30am
Room S403A

forming & fabricating

F081: 3D Printing of Press Brake Tooling
8:30am–9:30am
Room S403B

job shop operations

F101: The Practices of Continuous Improvement Deliver the Results of Operational Excellence
8:30am–9:30am
Room S404A

job shop production

F121: The Connected Shop: Why Traditional ERP Fails & Building Foundations for Industrial Equipment
8:30am–9:30am
Room S501BC

laser technology

F141: Maximizing Efficiency with Laser Blanking in Fabrication
8:30am–9:30am
Room S402A

leadership/management

F161: The Strategic Blueprint: Crafting a Clear Path to Execution & Success
8:30am–9:30am
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F181: AI Sales Playing Field-Growth Tools for the Modern Salesperson
8:30am–9:30am
Room S405A

smart fabrication

F201: Aligning People, Processes, First For Successful Ongoing Technology Transformation
8:30am–9:30am
Room S405B

smart fabrication

F221: Tech it Up a Notch: Tips for Building an AI or Smart Manufacturing Strategy
8:30am–9:30am
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F241: How to Build Exceptional Teams
10:00am–11:30am
Room 253D

finishing

C11: Clean It – Choose Your Own Adventure: Selecting the Right Washer Chemistry
10:00am–11:30am
Room 253C

finishing

C12: ABC’s of Designing a Powder Coating System
10:00am–11:30am
Room 253B

finishing

C13: Layer Without Limits: How To Choose the Right Protective Coating
10:00am–11:00am
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F002: From Reactive to Proactive: Leveraging Industrial Automation for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
10:00am–11:00am
Room S401D

automation/robotics

F022: The Future of Work: How Cobots are Changing the Game with New Technology and Tools
10:00am–11:00am
Room S501D

cutting technology

F042: Waterjet Insights Into the Evolution of Connected Systems
10:00am–11:00am
Room S402B

forming & fabricating

F062: Laser Cutting Directly from Coils: Reducing Cost Per Part While Enhancing Precision, Speed, and Quality
10:00am–11:00am
Room S403A

forming & fabricating

F082: Machine Guarding – The Pathway to Acceptable Hazard Levels
10:00am–11:00am
Room S403B

job shop operations

F102: Scrap the Factory Structure
10:00am–11:00am
Room S404A

job shop production

F122: Recognizing the Red Flags: When to Consider Changing Your ERP System
10:00am–11:00am
Room S501BC

laser technology

F142: Laser Cladding Solutions for Industrial Challenges
10:00am–11:00am
Room S402A

leadership/management

F162: Life is Like a Rubik’s Cube: 5 Steps to Solve the Twists and Turns of Life
10:00am–11:00am
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F182: Search Engine Optimization: 10 Best Practices to Position Your Business Above Your Competitors
10:00am–11:00am
Room S405A

smart fabrication

F202: The Next Wave of AI in Manufacturing: Purpose-Built AI for the Shop Floor
10:00am–11:00am
Room S405B

smart fabrication

F222: The Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing for Fabricators
10:00am–11:00am
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F242: Five Steps to Creating a Successful Career Pathing Program in Your Company
10:00am–11:00am
Room S501BC

stamping

S02: Dust Control for Stamping Operations: Challenges and Solutions
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F003: Low-Cost Automation through Collaboration and Cost-Effective Solutions
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S401D

automation/robotics

F023: Understanding the Challenges of Off-Line Programming with Cobots
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S402B

forming & fabricating

F063: Roll Forming 4.0
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S403A

forming & fabricating

F083: Robotics and Offline Programming for Bending and Press Brakes
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S403B

job shop operations

F103: Profitability Analysis: How to Measure, Visualize, and Cut Unprofitable Work
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S404A

job shop production

F123: Achieving the Perfect Balance: Delivering High-Quality ERP Project Solutions Within Time, Budget, and Scope Constraints
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S501BC

laser technology

F143: How To Be Successful in Your Laser Joining Applications
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F183: Beyond the Quote: Building Trust Through Video-Enhanced Sales Communications
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S405A

smart fabrication

F203: Accelerating Enterprise Value with AI: From Years to Days in Digital Transformation
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S405B

smart fabrication

F223: Advancing Quality Assurance with 3D Scanning and Automation in Automotive Manufacturing
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F243: The Labor Shortage Lie: It’s Not a Skills Gap, It’s a Culture Gap
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S501BC

stamping

S03: Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) in the Service of the Sheet Metal Stamping Industry - State-of-the-Art and Outlook
11:30am–4:00pm
Room S402A

leadership/management

WS04: Workshop: Empowering Leadership: Navigating Change and Building Resilience
1:00pm–2:30pm
Room 253D

finishing

C21: Coat It – Batch vs. Automated Finishing Systems: Which is Right for You?
1:00pm–2:30pm
Room 253C

finishing

C22: Automation in Action: Finishing Cobots & Industry 5.0 Overhead Systems
1:00pm–2:30pm
Room 253B

finishing

C23: Clean Without Chemicals
1:00pm–5:00pm
Room N228

welding

W4: Artificial Intelligence – Machine Learning Workshop
1:00pm–5:00pm
Room N228

welding

W15: Professional Program - Monday
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F004: Building Resilient Manufacturing Operations through Automation
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S401D

automation/robotics

F024: Adaptive Joining Robots for High-Mix and High-Variability Applications
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S501D

cutting technology

F044: The Most Versatile Machine Tool with Endless Applications
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S402B

forming & fabricating

F064: Can Laser Blanking Match the Rates of Traditional Blanking? The Answer is Yes
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S403A

forming & fabricating

F084: Forming with Urethane
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S403B

job shop operations

F104: From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Maximizing ROI with Faster, On-time Projects
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S404A

job shop production

F124: Steps You Can Take to Improve Operator Satisfaction
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S501BC

laser technology

F144: Laser Applications: How to Select the Best Automation Solution
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F184: Marketing on a Budget: How Grants Can Help Fund Your Outsourced Marketing Efforts
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S405A

smart fabrication

F204: Breaking the Automation Impasse: A Smart Fabrication Bootcamp
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S405B

smart fabrication

F224: Understanding Where and How to Engage Additive Manufacturing (3DP) From a Business Case
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F244: Stay to Play: Building a Culture that Retains Top Talent Through Stay Interviews
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S501BC

stamping

S04: Efficiency by Design - The Application of Smart Stamping Process Engineering Concept in the BiW Process Definition
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F005: Navigating the Automation Landscape: How to Identify the Right Processes for Automating Your Business
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S401D

automation/robotics

F025: How Mobile Robots Have Evolved: Lessons Learned from a Decade of Use
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S501D

cutting technology

F045: Cutting-Edge Advancements in Mechanized Plasma Cutting
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S402B

forming & fabricating

F065: Preventing Dust Disasters: Combustible Dust Safety for Metalworking
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S403A

forming & fabricating

F085: Smart Weld Fume Extraction: Breathing New Life into Welder Safety
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S403B

job shop operations

F105: Unlocking Hidden Opportunities: Exploring Underutilized Funding Sources for Manufacturers
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S404A

job shop production

F125: From Design to Build: Faster and Smarter Workflows
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S501BC

laser technology

F145: Introduction to Handheld Laser Joining
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F185: Start with Research: Jumpstarting Commercial Success
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S405A

smart fabrication

F205: Identifying Technology Opportunities and Threats
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S405B

smart fabrication

F225: The State of Metal AM and The Risk with Advancements in Technology
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F245: Leadership Legacy: Creating the Next Generation of Leaders

Tuesday, September 9

7:30am–9:00am
Room S103

special event

Women of FABTECH
8:00am–4:00pm
Room N230B

welding

W1: AWS D1.6 in Focus: Stainless Steel Welding and Practical Applications - Day 2
8:00am–12:00pm
Room N129

welding

W7: Laser Welding 101: From Fundamentals to Industrial Applications
8:00am–12:00pm
Room N129

welding

W11: Forging Paths: Women Leading the Way in Welding
8:00am–12:00pm
Room N138-N140

welding

W15: Professional Program - Tuesday
8:30am–9:30am
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F006: Automation 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Business Efficiency
8:30am–9:30am
Room S401D

automation/robotics

F026: Rigid Robot Provides a High Tech, Robust, and Green Welding / Joining Solution: Friction Stir Welding Robot
8:30am–9:30am
Room S501D

cutting technology

F046: 3D Waterjet Cutting: The Next Dimension
8:30am–9:30am
Room S402B

forming & fabricating

F066: Requesting a Quote for Roll Forming 101: Let Us Help You
8:30am–9:30am
Room S403B

job shop operations

F106: Manufacturing Cost Accounting: It’s as Easy as A-B-C
8:30am–9:30am
Room S404A

job shop production

F126: Are Your Operators Trained? Tips and Guidelines to Developing and Implementing a Training Program
8:30am–9:30am
Room S501BC

laser technology

F146: Optimizing Handheld Laser Joining
8:30am–9:30am
Room S402A

leadership/management

F166: Elevate Your Journey: Unlocking Emotional Wellness for Effective Leadership
8:30am–9:30am
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F186: CRM, AI, & Automation in Sales & Marketing
8:30am–9:30am
Room S405A

smart fabrication

F206: Foundations for Growth: Why Managing Your Shop’s Data is Critical to Building a Durable Business
8:30am–9:30am
Room S405B

smart fabrication

F226: Unlock Manufacturing Efficiencies: How to Integrate Automation and 3D Printing to Boost Efficiency, Reduce Costs, and Scale Production
8:30am–9:30am
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F246: Essential Leadership Skills for the Remote and Hybrid Workplace
8:30am–4:00pm
Room N227B

welding

W5: Weld-Ed Conference: Improving Welding Education and Training
8:30am–1:30pm
Room S403A

forming & fabricating

WS02: Workshop: What’s Happening in Tube and Pipe: Basics, Testing, and New Innovations
9:00am–3:00pm
Room N231

welding

W6: Weld Engineering Demystified: For Non-Engineers & Engineers Alike
10:00am–11:30am
Room 253D

finishing

C31: Cure It – Unlocking Oven Efficiency
10:00am–11:30am
Room 253C

finishing

C32: Powder to Profits: Setting Your Business Up for Success in Powder Coating
10:00am–11:30am
Room 253B

finishing

C33: Mastering Powder Coating: Selection Strategies and Evaluating Costs
10:00am–11:00am
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F007: Real Talk: What's Actually Driving Automation Success
10:00am–11:00am
Room S501D

cutting technology

F047: Comparison of Cutting Tools: Advancements for Plasma, & Oxy Fuel Joining
10:00am–11:00am
Room S402B

forming & fabricating

F067: Roll Forming Custom Profiles
10:00am–11:00am
Room S403B

job shop operations

F107: Breaking Tradition: How Owner-Operators Can Unlock Growth with Real Automation
10:00am–11:00am
Room S404A

job shop production

F127: Training in the Natural Flow of Work: Learning to Train Where it Matters Most – On the Floor
10:00am–11:00am
Room S501BC

laser technology

F147: Advanced Laser Joining Applications
10:00am–11:00am
Room S402A

leadership/management

F167: Leading the Charge: Building Resilient Teams in a Rapidly Changing World
10:00am–11:00am
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F187: From Employee to Advocate: How Personal Branding Drives Manufacturing Success
10:00am–11:00am
Room S405A

smart fabrication

F207: JIT Sheet Metal Production Data & Leveraging Data as an Asset
10:00am–11:00am
Room S405B

smart fabrication

F227: Leveraging a Solid-State Additive Manufacturing Process: For Metal Components
10:00am–11:00am
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F247: How to Assess, Develop and Train Your Next Generation of Leaders
10:00am–11:00am
Room S501BC

stamping

S07: A Novel Approach to Tool & Die Apprenticeship Programs
10:00am–12:00pm
Room N128

welding

W16: The Next Generation of Welders: How to Attract, Inspire, and Keep Them
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F008: Enhancing Manufacturing Efficiency with Solutions for High-Mix Production
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S402B

forming & fabricating

F068: Preparing for Advanced Sheet Metal Manufacturing
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S403B

job shop operations

F108: Making the Complex, Simple: The Impact of ERP UI, UX, and AI on Your Employees’ Work Satisfaction
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S404A

job shop production

F128: Ensuring Your New Machine Won’t Become Your Next Safety Liability
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S501BC

laser technology

F148: The Latest in Laser (Hybrid) Joining, Cladding, & Additive Manufacturing
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S402A

leadership/management

F168: Delegation Strategies to be a More Effective Manager and Develop Your People
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F188: Future-Proof Your Brand: The Industrial Marketing Strategy Master Class
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S405A

smart fabrication

F208: Bridging the IT/OT Divide for Manufacturing Excellence
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S405A

smart fabrication

F228: 3D Dynamic Material Deposition (3DMD) – Smart & Fast Metal Additive Manufacturing
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F248: Culture on Purpose: Attracting and Retaining Top Talent in a Competitive Market
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S501BC

stamping

S08: Automotive Lightweighting: What Happens When Steel Gets Stronger?
11:30am–4:00pm
Room S401D

automation/robotics

WS01: Workshop: Getting Started with Industrial Robotics 2025!
12:30pm–2:30pm
Room N128

welding

W17: Enhancing Student Engagement
1:00pm–2:30pm
Room 253D

finishing

C41: Measure It – Coating Inspection Solutions
1:00pm–2:30pm
Room 253C

finishing

C42: Funky Finishes: Unique Powder Coatings and Their Applications
1:00pm–2:30pm
Room 253B

finishing

C43: Hide and Seek: Masking and Racking
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F009: Smart Automation Tools for High Mix Manufacturing
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S501D

cutting technology

F049: Moving More Metal: Solutions to Maximize Oxyfuel and Manual Plasma Productivity
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S402B

forming & fabricating

F069: Add Value To Your Roll Forming Lines with In-line Punching and Cutoff Options
1:30pm–2:30pm

forming & fabricating

F089: History of Coil Storage: From Leonardo da Vinci’s Rolling Device to Today’s Highly Engineered Polymer Storage Systems
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S403B

job shop operations

F109: How Manufacturers Improve Execution Through Tiered Daily Management
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S404A

job shop production

F129: LinkedIn Made Easy for CNC Shops: Set Up Your Business Profile Like a Pro
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S501BC

laser technology

F149: Laser Technology Applications
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S402A

leadership/management

F169: The End of Command and Control: Why Manufacturing Needs a Leadership Revolution
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F189: Marketing Doesn’t Have to Suck: 3 Stupid Simple Skills You Need to Magnetize Your Target Audience
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S405A

smart fabrication

F209: Evolutionizing Manufacturing: Harnessing AI for Success and Efficiency
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S405B

smart fabrication

F229: The Crawl, Walk, Run Approach to Building Your Maintenance Strategy
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F249: Scaling Manufacturing Technology with a Workforce-First Approach
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S501BC

stamping

S09: 50 Tips for Better Die Protection
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F010: Leveraging Flexible Automation and AI for Both Job Shop and OEM Success
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S501D

cutting technology

F050: Optimizing Automation and Production Flow for Cutting/Nesting Operation
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S402B

forming & fabricating

F070: Engineering the Future: Applying Lightweighting to New Industries
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S403B

job shop operations

F110: Innovative Manufacturers: Patents and Other Intellectual Property
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S404A

job shop production

F130: Mastering Costing & Estimating in an Ever-Changing Economy
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S501BC

laser technology

F150: Transforming Manufacturing with Laser Technology
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S402A

leadership/management

F170: Business Builders: Overcoming Economic Disruption in Topline Results
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F190: Prospect to Partner: Building Relationships that Drive Long-Term Sales Success
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S405A

smart fabrication

F210: AI-Driven Manufacturing: The Path to Zero Downtime and Zero Waste
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S405B

smart fabrication

F230: Generative AI’s Long-Term Impact on Cost Engineering for Manufacturing 4.0
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F250: Turning Conflict into Healthy Conversations
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S501BC

stamping

S10: Automatic In-Die Part Quality Monitoring & Tool Adjustments

Wednesday, September 10

8:00am–4:00pm
Room N230B

welding

W9: Decoding AWS A2.4: Welding Symbols and Their Applications
8:00am–12:00pm
Room N231

welding

W10: AWS D17.1 Aerospace Welding Code: Compliance & Implementation
8:00am–12:00pm
Room N138-N140

welding

W15: Professional Program - Wednesday
8:30am–9:30am
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F011: AI-Enabled Automatic Inspection & Imaging for Technology Validation
8:30am–9:30am
Room S401D

automation/robotics

F031: Challenging Industrial Welding Automation & Fabrication Paradigms with Cobots
8:30am–9:30am
Room S402B

forming & fabricating

F071: Roll Forming Justification
8:30am–9:30am
Room S403A

forming & fabricating

F091: Safer Press Brakes: Smart Light Curtains Designed for Them
8:30am–9:30am
Room S403B

job shop operations

F111: Operationalizing AI: Practical Solutions for Modern Manufactures
8:30am–9:30am
Room S404A

job shop production

F131: Boosting Productivity Through Connected Worker Solutions
8:30am–9:30am
Room S402A

leadership/management

F171: Blue-Collar Leadership & Supervision: Discover the Keys to Unleashing Your Team’s Potential
8:30am–9:30am
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F191: Digital Strategies for Lead Generation & Drive Demand
8:30am–9:30am
Room S405A

smart fabrication

F211: Effortless Digital Transformation: Unlocking Smart Manufacturing Across Any Machine or Software
8:30am–9:30am
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F251: Factories of Belonging: Why DEI Will Save Manufacturing
8:30am–1:00pm
Room S501BC

laser technology

WS03: Workshop: Laser Fabrication 2025
9:00am–10:00am
Room N134

welding

W12: Exploring AWS National Guideline Standards for Welding Apprenticeships
10:00am–11:30am
Room 253D

finishing

C51: See It, Touch It, Fix It: Identifying and Solving Finishing Defects
10:00am–11:30am
Room 253C

finishing

C52: Streamlining Processes: Zinc Phosphate & Lightweighting Challenges in Automotive Coating
10:00am–11:30am
Room 253B

finishing

C53: Deburring and Blasting: Speed, Precision, and Beyond
10:00am–11:00am
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F012: Transformative Solutions to De-Risk Automation Projects
10:00am–11:00am
Room S401D

automation/robotics

F032: Get ROI in Record Time with a Fast and Precise Material Removal
10:00am–11:00am
Room S402B

forming & fabricating

F072: Addressing Modern Materials in Roll Forming Processes
10:00am–11:00am
Room S403A

forming & fabricating

F092: Unlocking the Future of Manufacturing: The Power of Press Brake Automation
10:00am–11:00am
Room S403B

job shop operations

F112: How Artificial Intelligence & Automation Are Impacting Metal Fabrication from the Office to the Shop Floor and Everywhere In-Between
10:00am–11:00am
Room S404A

job shop production

F132: Production Scheduling Using a Digital Twin of Your Future Production
10:00am–11:00am
Room S402A

leadership/management

F172: Lean: Strategic Planning and Deployment
10:00am–11:00am
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F192: Adapting to AI: Strategy Roadmap & Relationship Building for Manufacturers
10:00am–11:00am
Room S405A

smart fabrication

F212: Securing the Digital Thread: Cybersecurity Strategies for the Modern Manufacturer
10:00am–11:00am
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F252: Setting Supervisors Up for Success: Secrets to Effective Leadership
10:00am–11:00am
Room S501BC

stamping

S12: Methods and Tips for Solving Progressive Die Problems
10:00am–3:00pm
Room N227B

welding

W8: SPARKS AND STEEL: Presentations and Roundtable Discussion Focusing on the Challenges of Resistance Welding High-Strength Steels!
10:15am–11:15am
Room N134

welding

W13: Welding Workforce: Trends, Opportunities, and AWS Foundation Impact
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F013: Strategies for Successfully Deploying AI-Powered Smart Automation in Manufacturing
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S401D

automation/robotics

F033: Cobot Joining: New Trends + Timeless Keys to Success
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S402B

forming & fabricating

F073: Design for Manufacture – Panel Benders
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S403A

forming & fabricating

F093: Redefining Bending: How New Press Brake Technology Optimizes Performance, Reduces Cost, and Improves Accuracy
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S403B

job shop operations

F113: Navigating Explosive Growth: Insights from a Fifth-Generation Leader
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S404A

job shop production

F133: ‘What If’ My Shop Floor was More Efficient? Four Approaches to Production Scheduling and When to Leverage
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S402A

leadership/management

F173: A3 Thinking – Developing People & Solving Problems
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F193: Stop Neglecting Your Digital Presence: A Manufacturer’s Guide to Marketing Catch-Up
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S405A

smart fabrication

F213: EDI in Manufacturing: Streamlining Operations for Maximum Efficiency
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F253: The Best Kept Secrets in Workforce Development and Capacity Building in Manufacturing
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S501BC

stamping

S13: Maximizing Progressive Die Performance During Production
11:30am–12:30pm
Room N134

welding

W14: New AWS Guidelines: Organizing and Assessing Welding Competitions
1:00pm–2:30pm
Room 253D

finishing

C61: Track It – Delivering a Premium Customer Experience: Meeting Modern Customer Expectations
1:00pm–2:30pm
Room 253C

finishing

C62: All Aboard: An Interactive Trip Through the Powder Coating Process
1:00pm–2:30pm
Room 253B

finishing

C63: Preventative Maintenance: The Untapped Profit Center
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F014: Beyond the Cobot: The Next Generation of Automation Technologies
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S401D

automation/robotics

F034: Why Cobots Haven’t Taken Over Welding Operations
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S402B

forming & fabricating

F074: When the Press Tonnage Rating Is Really Not That Tonnage in Roll Forming
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S403A

forming & fabricating

F094: How to Achieve Success with High Productivity Nickel Alloy Cladding
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S403B

job shop operations

F114: Securing the Supply Chain: Building a Human-First Defense Against AI-Powered Security Threats
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S404A

job shop production

F134: Unveiling the Blueprint for Workplace Excellence: A Proven Injury-Free Safety Culture Development System
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S402A

leadership/management

F174: How to Enhance Communication & Create an Employee Culture in Manufacturing
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F194: Inbound Marketing for Manufacturers 101: Build Your 2026 Strategy
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S405A

smart fabrication

F214: Smarter, Faster, Stronger: AI Meets ERP for Manufacturing Excellence
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F254: Creating a Positive and Sustainable Workplace Culture in the AI World
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S501BC

stamping

S14: Process Improvement with an In-Die Tapping and Insertion System
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F015: Key Considerations for Achieving High-Volume, High Quality Joining
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S401D

automation/robotics

F035: Optimizing Your Welding & Joining Automation
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S402B

forming & fabricating

F075: Design for Manufacture – Punch Shear Combination Machines
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S403A

forming & fabricating

F095: Structural Steel Innovations
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S403B

job shop operations

F115: How to Improve Shop Floor Productivity and Motivate Employees to Give 100%
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S404A

job shop production

F135: Getting a Grip on Safety: Preventing the Toll of Vibration from Right Angle Grinders on Workers
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S402A

leadership/management

F175: Implementing Technology to Drive Profits and Efficiencies
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F195: Manufacturing the Sale
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S405A

smart fabrication

F215: Machine Monitoring & Process Optimization in Advanced Manufacturing
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F255: Your Guide to Hiring Success: Attract Top Talent and Boost Retention with a Strong Company Culture
3:00pm–4:00pm
Room S501BC

stamping

S15: The Impact of Automation & AI in Metal Stamping: Real Transformations of Business Management, Manufacturing Processes & Machines

Thursday, September 11

8:00am–12:00pm
Room N138-N140

welding

W15: Professional Program - Thursday
8:30am–9:30am
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F016: Leading Innovation: How Executives Can Drive Automation in Manufacturing
8:30am–9:30am
Room S403B

job shop operations

F116: Building a Manufacturing Enterprise with Mergers and Acquisitions
8:30am–9:30am
Room S404A

job shop production

F136: New Technologies for Old Problems: Tackling Complex Assembly RFQs
8:30am–9:30am
Room S402A

leadership/management

F176: State of Industry: The Evolution of Risk
8:30am–9:30am
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F196: Live Chat for Lead Generation: Do Humans or Bots Perform Better?
8:30am–9:30am
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F256: Winning the War for Talent…from Recruiting to Retention
8:30am–9:30am
Room S501BC

stamping

S16: Optimizing Die Maintenance Programs and Reducing Die Repair Costs
10:00am–11:00am
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F017: Cobots: The Gateway to Automation
10:00am–11:00am
Room S403B

job shop operations

F117: Maximizing Profitability Through Tax Credits, Incentives and Succession Planning: Your Business, Your Terms
10:00am–11:00am
Room S404A

job shop production

F137: How Autonomous ERP Will Empower Your Workers through Radical Efficiency
10:00am–11:00am
Room S402A

leadership/management

F177: Trust as the Key to Quality: Building a People-First Workplace for Organizational Excellence
10:00am–11:00am
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F197: Crafting Manufacturing Stories & Building Strong Relationships
10:00am–11:00am
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F257: Aligning Industry, Partnerships and Education for Workforce and Talent Development
10:00am–11:00am
Room S501BC

stamping

S17: Cost Effective Die Improvements to Ease In-Press Maintenance
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F018: Smart Moves: Automation Trends Shaping Manufacturing
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S403B

job shop operations

F118: Strategic Planning for a Successful Sale: Preparing Your Metal Fabrication Business
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S402A

leadership/management

F178: Visioning Success: Turning Ambition into a Scalable Growth Strategy
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F198: Hidden Potential: Maximizing the Value of Your Customer Data and Interactions for Greater Sales Performance and Profitability
11:30am–12:30pm
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F258: How to Be a Great Leader and Manager to Drive Accountability
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S401BC

automation/robotics

F019: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges & Maximize Machine Utilization
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S403B

job shop operations

F119: Seamless Generational Succession: Ensuring the Family Legacy Thrives in Business
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S402A

leadership/management

F179: Built to Adapt: The #1 Skill Leaders and Their Teams Need Now
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S404D

marketing & sales tools

F199: Email Marketing Boot Camp: Inbox Sales and Lead Gen for Manufacturer
1:30pm–2:30pm
Room S404BC

workforce & talent development

F259: Build Your Unique Talent Brand: A Strategic Approach to Attract and Retain Top Employees