In-Person Events & Programs

January 21-24, 2024

Chapter Executives Institute

Held during first quarter in the convention city, this program provides education designed to improve the professionalism of chapter executives.


  • Location Palm Desert, CA
  • Calendar Date Jan/21 - Jan/24 2024

January 22-24, 2024

AHR Expo

The AHR Expo is the essential event for HVACR professionals, attracting the most comprehensive gathering of the industry from around the globe each year. 


  • Location Chicago, IL
  • Calendar Date Jan/22 - Jan/24 2024

January 29-31, 2024

MEP Innovation Conference

The technology conference for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, service and sheet metal contractors on industry innovations in software, tools, and technologies.


  • Location Orlando, FL
  • Calendar Date Jan/29 - Jan/31 2024

March 26-27, 2024

Association Leadership Meeting

Plan to join SMACNA’s senior leadership and your fellow chapter officers and chapter executives at the Association Leadership Meeting.


  • Location Irving, TX
  • Calendar Date Mar/26 - Mar/27 2024

April 8-10, 2024

Supervisor Training Academy

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.


April 14-17, 2024

Project Managers Institute

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


  • Location Raleigh, NC
  • Calendar Date Apr/14 - Apr/17 2024

May 05-08, 2024

Senior Project Leadership Institute

The SMACNA Senior Project Leadership Institute program offers participants the simulated experience of running a sheet metal project with many of the associated challenges. These include understanding and managing project scope, estimating cost to complete, billings and cash flow, and change order management.


  • Calendar Date May/05 - May/08 2024

May 20-22, 2024

Financial Boot Camp

Covers in-depth financial management issues for those individuals within a firm who are considered “non-financial personnel."


  • Location Tempe, AZ
  • Calendar Date May/20 - May/22 2024

June 9-12, 2024

Project Managers Institute

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


  • Location Ontario, CA
  • Calendar Date Jun/09 - Jun/12 2024

September 29-October 2, 2024

Financial Boot Camp

Covers in-depth financial management issues for those individuals within a firm who are considered “non-financial personnel."


  • Calendar Date Sep/29 - Oct/02 2024

October 27-30, 2024

2024 SMACNA Annual Convention

The 2024 SMACNA Annual Convention will be held from October 27 - 30, 2024 at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA


  • Location Palm Desert, CA
  • Calendar Date Oct/27 - Oct/30 2024

October 26-29, 2025

2025 SMACNA Annual Convention

The SMACNA 2025 Annual Convention will be held from October 26 - 29, 2025 at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort/Wailea Beach Resort in Maui HI.


  • Location Maui, HI
  • Calendar Date Oct/26 - Oct/29 2025

October 25-28, 2026

2026 SMACNA Annual Convention

The SMACNA 2026 Annual Convention will be held from October 25 - 28, 2026 at Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek/Waldorf Astoria, Orlando, FL


  • Location Orlando, FL
  • Calendar Date Oct/25 - Oct/28 2026

October 24-27, 2027

2027 SMACNA Annual Convention

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


  • Location Chula Vista, CA
  • Calendar Date Oct/24 - Oct/27 2027