Get Approval to Attend / FABTECH

Make Your Case for Attending FABTECH

To make it easier for you to secure approval to attend the show, we’ve developed suggestions to effectively state the value of attendance to your management.

Cost Justification Letter

Cost Justification

FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs.

When you propose attending FABTECH it is key to focus specifically on what you will bring back to the organization. Below are two critical tools that will aid in making your case for attending.

Prepare a list of the benefits that can be realized by attending FABTECH and how you can make an impact at your organization
Download and complete the “Justification Letter”

Benefits of Attendance

Experience Three Exhibit Halls of Equipment and Services

The show will cover three halls at McCormick Place with over 1,500 exhibitors demonstrating their products. With so much to see and do, visitors should plan to visit all four days of the event!
Visiting with so many exhibitors and attending live product demonstrations will allow you to gain a broader perspective of the tools and solutions available to you and your company.

Gain Knowledge from the Conference Program

With 180+ targeted technical, operational, economic and managerial sessions, you’ll discover the solutions you need to advance your career and your business.
Which topic tracks or specific sessions have particular relevance to your department’s or organization’s current priorities and goals? Are there sessions that will provide insight into a particular challenge or goal your organization is facing right now, or expects to face in the next 12 months?

Connect through Networking

Allocate time to take part in a number of featured events including keynote presentations, panel discussions, Industry Night, and more!
Be sure to state how FABTECH will enable you to meet and interact with industry professionals in similar roles. You will be able to take the pulse of what your peers are talking about and planning for, and how they are accomplishing their specific goals.