Education & Events

October 7, 10:00 AM – October 9, 2026, 1:00 PM

METALCON is where contractors, architects, developers, owners, fabricators, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors gather to explore the latest products, solutions, opportunities and innovations related to the use of metal in design and construction.

October 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Join SMACNA, SMART and ITI leadership at the next BE4ALL Town Hall hosted in Houston, TX as part of the Trades Women Build Nations conference.

October 25 – 28, 2026

Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Orlando

October 28, 2026, 7:30 AM

Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek Waterside Ballroom 1-9

Annual meeting of SMACNA-IFUS Contributors, including trustee elections and other business. October 28, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. in Orlando, Florida.

November 16 – 18, 2026

This 2½-day, in-person training program is designed to elevate how service professionals show up on the job, in customer interactions, and within their teams.

December 6 – 8, 2026

December Council of Representatives Meeting in San Diego, CA

December 7 – 9, 2026

This course is specifically designed to prepare and develop our current and next-generation workforce to lead with impact, protect the margin, and perform at their best on a daily basis.

January 10 – 13, 2027

Covers the essential skills of effective project management for project managers, including management/leadership, project planning, time management, change order management, and more.

January 11 – 14, 2027

MCAA, SMACNA, TAUC have partnered together to host the Safety and Health Conference, the biggest construction safety event of the year.

January 25 – 27, 2027

Join SMACNA and SMART at their joint booth (N2014) during the 2027 AHR Expo, January 25–27, 2027, at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois.

January 25 – 27, 2027

Save the Date! MCAA, NECA and SMACNA have partnered together to host the MEP Innovations Conference.

January 31 – February 2, 2027

The Chapter Executives Institute (CEI) is an annual continuing education program developed specifically for SMACNA chapter executives.

February 10 – 11, 2027

Improve your bargaining skills and confidence at this two-day workshop. Get legal advice on collective bargaining, preparation tips, and updates on industry trends.

February 16 – 18, 2027

The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is the largest roofing and exteriors event in North America.

April 4 – 6, 2027

The 2027 SMACNA Fab Forum, hosted by Southland Industries in Fort Worth, TX, offers a rare and exceptional opportunity for professionals involved in shop fabrication.

April 5 – 9, 2027

Save the Date! Our third annual National Careers in Trades Week will be held April 5-9, 2027.

June 6 – 8, 2027

June Council of Representatives Meeting in Denver, CO

July 12 – 13, 2027

This event is by invitation only.

October 24 – 27, 2027

The SMACNA 2027 Annual Convention will be held from October 24 - 27, 2027 at Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, Chula Vista, CA.

December 5 – 7, 2027

December Council of Representatives Meeting in Boca Raton, FL