SMACNA EDUCATION & EVENTS
SMACNA’s multitude of events and educational programs offer a dynamic learning environment designed to help members deepen their industry knowledge and enhance their professional expertise. Members gain valuable insights into management, operations, and the latest trends shaping the industry. Equally important are the numerous networking opportunities, where members can forge lifelong connections and exchange best practices with their peers, gaining invaluable knowledge from the experiences of others.
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SMACNA is dedicated to helping members run successful businesses by providing many benefits that create a competitive advantage.
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Covers the essential skills of effective project management for project managers, including management/leadership, project planning, time management, change order management, and more.
June 7 - 10, 2026
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Developed for both new supervisors and those with several years’ experience, this program provides attendees with the information necessary to succeed in a leadership role.
March 2 - 4, 2026
UPCOMING IN-PERSON PROGRAMS
Held during first quarter in the convention city, this program provides education designed to improve the professionalism of chapter executives.
Save the date for the 2026 Partners in Progress Conference (PINP), taking place at the enchanting Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. The PINP Conference offers engaging educational sessions and valuable networking opportunities.
Developed for both new supervisors and those with several years’ experience, this program provides attendees with the information necessary to succeed in a leadership role.
This event is by invitation only.
Provides an in-depth study of the business practices necessary to run a successful sheet metal company.
Coming Soon!This full-day, in-person workshop equips Chapter Executives with the skills to confidently facilitate strategic planning within their own chapters or support smaller chapters that lack access to or budget for external consultants.
Save the date for the 2026 SMACNA Fab Forum, and don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to enhance your industry knowledge and connect with peers.
This one-day program is designed to equip management trustees with a clear understanding of their fiduciary responsibilities and the best practices necessary for effective benefit fund oversight.
The SMACNA Senior Project Leadership Institute program offers participants the simulated experience of running a sheet metal project with many of the associated challenges.
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.
Save the DateJoin fellow SMACNA leaders in Washington, DC for this event focusing on key regulatory and legislative issues facing our industry. Registration opens early 2026. Keep an eye on your email for additional information.
May-June Council of Representatives Meeting in Québec City, Canada
Covers the essential skills of effective project management for project managers, including management/leadership, project planning, time management, change order management, and more.
The SMACNA 2026 Annual Convention will be held from October 25 - 28, 2026 at Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek/Waldorf Astoria, Orlando, FL
December Council of Representatives Meeting in Chula Vista, CA.
June Council of Representatives Meeting in Denver, CO
The SMACNA 2027 Annual Convention will be held from October 24 - 27, 2027 at Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, Chula Vista, CA.
December Council of Representatives Meeting in Boca Raton, FL
The SMACNA 2028 Annual Convention will be held from October 8-11, 2028 at JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ.
The SMACNA 2029 Annual Convention will be held from October 7-10, 2029 at Omni Nashville, Nashville, TN.
UPCOMING ONLINE PROGRAMS
Join Field Materials for a data-driven webinar on the material cost trends shaping construction in 2026.
We’ll cover the basics, and update on what’s still necessary to get chatbots to do what you want.
Highlight a newly released report focused specifically on the mechanical/HVAC industry that illustrates the value of construction software and the returns.
Since the end of 2025, we've seen the next phase of chatbots - toolkits that include documents, connectors and guardrails that give everyday users the ability to create
For those just getting into AI, we'll cover the basics of AI: what it is, what it can be used for, important limits, and some use cases. ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini will be covered.
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