FABTECH offers a comprehensive conference focused on advancing careers and business operations. Produced by the industry’s leading associations, the program explores the latest in metal fabrication technologies—from AI and smart manufacturing to automation and robotics.
Overview
With 180+ expert-led sessions and workshops across 12 tracks, the conference equips you with practical, real-world insights to boost productivity, close workforce gaps, optimize operations, and drive measurable business results across processes like bending, laser, cutting, stamping, finishing, and welding.
Top 5 Reasons to Attend the FABTECH Conference
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Turn AI & Innovation Into Real Results
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Connect With Experts Shaping the Industry
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Drive Productivity, Efficiency & ROI
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Build a Stronger, Future-Ready Workforce
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Master Advanced Fabrication Technologies
Sessions and Workshops
Full Schedule
Sessions filters
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Tuesday, October 20
Wednesday, October 21
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automation / robotics
F001: The Strategic Imperative for Industrial AI
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automation / robotics
F010: The Autonomous Factory Era
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forming & fabricating
F019: Press Brakes and Tooling For Engineers
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forming & fabricating
F027: In-Line Punching and Cutoffs and Press Tonnage
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workforce & talent development
F103: Cultivating Accountable Leaders for High-Performance, Future-Ready Teams
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automation / robotics
F002: Real ROI: Measuring Automation's Financial & Workforce Impact
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automation / robotics
F011: AI For High-Mix, Low-Volume Workflows
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forming & fabricating
F020: Roll Forming Basics and Justification
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forming & fabricating
F028: Specialty Roll Forming Materials and Processes
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job shop operations
F042: Competing in the New Regionalized Supply Chain
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job shop production
F053: Cutting Cost That Count: Uncovering Hidden Man-Hour and Production Savings
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smart fabrication
F092: Connected Shop Intelligence: From Digital Twins to Actionable
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workforce & talent development
F104: Manufacturing Without Limits: Cultures That Inspire Innovation and Resilience
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automation / robotics
F003: Roadmap to Robotics: Practical Steps to Automation Adoption
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forming & fabricating
F021: Roll Forming Tooling Setup and Trouble Shooting
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forming & fabricating
F029: Specialty Sheet Metal Processes
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job shop operations
F043: Building a Digital First Fabrication Business
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workforce & talent development
F105: Growing Emerging Leaders for the Modern Shop
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automation / robotics
F004: First Robotics Projects: How to Get it Right
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forming & fabricating
F022: Press Brake Automation Helps With Versatility and Labor Gaps
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forming & fabricating
F030: Press Brakes For Engineers
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workforce & talent development
F106: Five Steps to Creating A Successful Career Pathing Program in Your Company
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stamping
S013: Sensors For Die Protection
Thursday, October 22
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automation / robotics
F005: Smarter Decisions with Real-Time Data
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automation / robotics
F012: From Collaborative Robotics to Autonomous AI-Driven Joining Technologies
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forming & fabricating
F023: Data Collection, High Frequency, and Post Welding Heat Treatment
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workforce & talent development
F107: Developing High-Performing Teams Under Pressure
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finishing
C43: Liquid Finishing Fundamentals
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automation / robotics
F013: The Data Driven Factories: Enabling Decision-Making at Scale
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forming & fabricating
F024: Machine Guarding
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forming & fabricating
F032: Roll Forming and Industry 4.0
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smart fabrication
F096: AI in the Fab Shop: From First Steps to Scalable Strategy
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workforce & talent development
F108: Managing Problem Behaviors & Becoming the Influential Leader
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automation / robotics
F007: Integrated Robotic Solutions: From Prototype Laser Automation to Heavy-Duty Plasma
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automation / robotics
F014: AI-Powered Shop Floor Intelligence: From Sensing to Safety and Quality Control
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forming & fabricating
F025: Requesting a Quote for Roll Forming 101: Let Us Help You
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forming & fabricating
F033: Smarter, Safer, More Profitable: The New Economics of Plasma Cutting
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smart fabrication
F097: AI Solutions for Real World Shop Floor Problems
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workforce & talent development
F109: Growing Your Greatest Asset: People, Networks, and the future of Manufacturing
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stamping
S016: Humanoid Robotics For Stamping
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automation / robotics
F008: Heavy Manufacturing: Robotics For Extreme Applications
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automation / robotics
F015: AI & Industrial Competitiveness
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forming & fabricating
F026: Looking Differently at Bending
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job shop operations
F048: Smart Money Decisions in Fabrication: Capital Investments and Tax Strategy
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job shop production
F059: The AI Edge: Winning More Work Through Better Quotes & Better Negotiations
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workforce & talent development
F110: Make Culture Count: Leadership Approaches That Boost Productivity and Retention
Friday, October 23
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automation / robotics
F009: Empowering The Workforce with Automation
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workforce & talent development
F111: Workforce Reality Check: Bridging Labor Gaps with Strategic Development and Intelligent Technologies
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forming & fabricating
F036: Laser Seam Tracking and Seam Finding
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job shop production
F061: Efficiency on the Shop Floor: Training Smarter and Producing Better Parts
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workforce & talent development
F112: Building the Future Workforce: Skills, Pipeline & Knowledge Transfer
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job shop operations
F051: Innovative Manufacturers: Patents and Other Intellectual Property
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job shop production
F062: Execution Wins: How Influence and Shop-Floor Collaboration Drive Advantage
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workforce & talent development
F113: From Shop Floor Expert to Effective Supervisor
Pricing & Registration
Early-Bird Pricing
Through September 11
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| Individual Sessions | ||
| Workshops | ||
| Full Conference (5-10 Sessions) |
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| 1 Session | $125 | |
| 2 Sessions | $225 | |
| 3 Sessions | $300 | |
| 4-8 Sessions | $450 |
Early-Bird Pricing
Through September 11
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| Weld-Ed Conference | ||
| One-Hour Sessions | FREE | |
| 90-Minute Sessions | ||
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| Full-Day Sessions | ||
| Professional Program |