Sessions will focus on chatbots and other AI applications that contractors can leverage to advance their businesses.
SMACNA is rolling out a pair of new webinars designed to equip our members with the knowledge to leverage emerging technologies and tools in their day-to-day operations.
The new sessions are:
Title: Agent Harnesses
Date/Time: Apr 9, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: 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
Reg Link: https://smacna-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3tgrZkuJQsy8HWVbSJFACg
Title: AI Introduction
Date/Time: May 14, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time
Description: 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.
Reg Link: https://smacna-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Oz5QietQSyaXAbH06FaGng
Feb 18, 2026 — Member Update
Apr 22, 2026 - Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will step in as Acting Secretary.
Apr 22, 2026 - The system, known as CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries), is designed to handle what could become one of the largest government refund efforts in U.S. history.
Apr 22, 2026 - If you are planning to attend the June Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting on May 31-June 2, 2026, in Quebec City, the deadline to register and book your hotel is April 30!