Submit Your 2027 Fab Forum Session Proposals

There’s still time to submit an educational session proposal for the 2027 SMACNA Fab Forum, taking place April 4–6, 2027, in Fort Worth, Texas.

SMACNA is looking for industry experts to share practical knowledge, innovative ideas, and proven strategies that can help contractors improve their fabrication operations and grow their businesses.

We’re seeking engaging, educational sessions on topics including fabrication technology, automation and robotics, artificial intelligence, sustainability and efficiency, quality control, project management, workforce productivity, and business strategies.

Preference will be given to sessions that include SMACNA member contractors as part of the presentation team.

Have an idea or experience that could benefit your industry peers? Submit your proposal by October 9, 2026. Selected speakers will be notified by November 9, 2026.

Format and Presentation Types

Topics should be appropriate for a typical 60-minute presentation. SMACNA is looking for a mix of broad topics and in-depth discussions with a narrow focus.

Proposals should focus on key industry challenges, include audio-visual elements where appropriate, and aim to improve the efficiency and growth of SMACNA member companies. Sessions designed to promote a product, service, or external educational course will not be permitted.

SMACNA Fab Forum Educational Sessions

We are interested in receiving proposals on topics that benefit SMACNA contractors’ fabrication processes, practices, and growth. Topic areas include:

• Innovations in Fabrication Technology: Advancements in machinery, fabrication software, automation, robotics, digital workflows, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies transforming sheet metal fabrication.
• Sustainability and Efficiency: Sustainable practices, energy-efficient production methods, waste reduction, materials management, and strategies for improving shop efficiency and productivity.
• Quality Control and Compliance: Quality assurance processes, inspection techniques, industry standards, certifications, and best practices for maintaining high-quality output and reducing fabrication errors.
• Project Management and Business Strategies: Project management, cost estimating, lean manufacturing, supply chain management, workforce productivity, and strategies for business growth in a competitive market.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Omni Fort Worth Hotel
1300 Houston Street
Fort Worth, TX, 76102

Don’t miss this opportunity to share your expertise and help shape the educational program at the 2027 SMACNA Fab Forum.

P.S. Registration opens October 1, 2026.

Submit your Proposals by October 9