FABTECH returns to McCormick Place, September 11-14, 2023, and provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with 1,300+ world-class suppliers, discover innovative solutions, and find the tools to improve productivity and increase profits. There is no better opportunity to network, share knowledge and explore the latest technology. Gain insights into industry trends that will help you prepare for what’s ahead, all here in one place.
Monday Sept. 11 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
Tuesday Sept. 12 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
Wednesday Sept. 13 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
Thursday Sept. 14 | 9 AM — 3 PM |
Show floor admission is complimentary if you register before September 8, 2023. After this date and onsite, there is a $50 registration fee.
McCormick Place
2301 S King Dr
Chicago, Illinois 60616
This year’s powerful line-up of speakers are visionary leaders who are driving manufacturing forward. Hear these experts share insights on the latest innovative trends and technologies that are improving the metal fabrication industry and how to transform your leadership to drive results.
Carol Reiley
Serial Entrepreneur
AI Roboticist
Slade Gardner
President
Big Metal Additive
Ben Wald
Founder
Very, LLC
Laszlo Gonc
Founder, CEO
Next Era Transformation Group
Joanna Cooper
General Manager, Mount Holly
Daimler Truck North America
It’s more important than ever for manufacturing companies to focus on new trends and technologies changing the landscape of business. Businesses need to embrace new technologies and innovations to keep up with customer demands and stay competitive.
Hilarious and outspoken, David Feherty brings joy and smiles to audiences across the country. In addition to being golf’s most in-demand commentator and analyst, Feherty is one of the strongest advocates for U.S. troops in the line of duty as well as when they return home.
David Feherty
Pro Golfer and PGA Announcer
With the nature of work changing so fast, transforming your workforce is necessary in ensuring that advanced manufacturing and innovation supports technological competitiveness and drives product and process improvements. This requires a highly skilled workforce.
Leaders this digital decade are made—not born. The key is understanding the balance of offline and online. Using profound and practical research, Qualman showcases the 5 Habits that drive success & happiness for employees, partners and customers in a WiFi World.
Erik Qualman
Technology and Digital Leadership Expert
Author of Socialnomics
Modern robotic technology is already contributing to higher quality products and shorter turnaround times in every sector, performing a wide range of human activities with accuracy. These robots are proving to be effective and prone to fewer errors, require less downtime, and are more cost-effective.
The manufacturing industry faces new opportunities, challenges, and trends each year, captured in Fictiv’s annual State of Manufacturing survey of industry leaders. Join Fictiv CEO Dave Evans and a select panel of industry experts as we unpack and discuss the survey findings and share insights on key trends impacting the manufacturing industry this year to help you navigate 2023 and beyond.
Growing a business requires developing new products, technologies, and systems. This growth is vital to the success of not only an individual company, but also the overall economy, which needs innovation to continue growing. Manufacturing is a cash-intensive sector.
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FABTECH offers an array of conference sessions to transform your career or business! With targeted technical, operational, economic and managerial sessions, you’ll discover the solutions you need to improve productivity and increase profits. Network with peers, learn from top industry experts, exchange best practices and explore the latest technology and advancements in the industry.
FABTECH provides an unparalleled opportunity to engage a captive audience of high-level decision makers. There has never been a more critical time to come together and move the metal fabrication industry forward.