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Expo Hours
| Monday Sept. 8 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Tuesday Sept. 9 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Wednesday Sept. 10 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Thursday Sept. 11 | 9 AM — 3 PM |
Venue
McCormick Place
2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616
About the Expo
North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to McCormick Place in September 2025. 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.
North America's Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding and Finishing Event
Management
F49: Key Qualities for Effective Leadership: The 5-Step Approach
*This conference session requires registration and payment.
This is an engaging leadership training program inspired by Dr. Derrick Standifer's resilient journey. It equips participants with essential skills for today's dynamic world, such as strategic problem-solving, adaptability, and continuous growth. Through a five-step approach, participants learn to cultivate self-belief, discover their 'Why', immerse in positive environments, pursue consistent growth, and maintain goal dedication, especially in adversity. This program prepares student leaders to think strategically, adapt quickly, and build resilience, key qualities for effective leadership.
Management Track Sponsor
About This Session
- Date: October 15, 2024
- Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- Room: Room S-330 F
- Level: Advanced
- Track: Management
Speaker
Derrick Standifer
Life is Like A Rubik’s Cube
Dr. Derrick Standifer’s journey from a two-time college dropout to a Ph.D. holder while being a single father to two kids is a testament to his resilience. Despite losing both parents to cancer, he persevered. His Life is Like a Rubik’s Cube workshops demonstrate the power of persistence and offer practical strategies to help people unlock their potential and overcome challenges, emphasizing the ability to turn obstacles into opportunities.
FABTECH Conference
Tracks: 3D/Additive, Automation, Cutting, Laser, Forming & Fabricating, Job Shop, Lean, Management, Marketing & Sales, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing, Stamping, Workforce Development
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
| Workshops | $499 | $599 |
| Best Value Full Conference (5-8 Sessions)
| $795 | $900 |
CCAI Finishing Conference
| CCAI Finishing Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
| 2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
| 3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
| 4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
AWS Welding Conference
| AWS Welding Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price* |
|---|---|---|
| One-Hour Sessions (W7, W8) | FREE | FREE |
| Two-Hour Sessions (W1, W2, W12, W13, W14) | $95 | $150 |
| Weld-Ed Conference (W5) | $50 | $75 |
| Half-Day Sessions (W3, W10, W15) | $345 | $430 |
| Full-Day Sessions (W4, W6, W9, W11) | $565 | $665 |
| Professional Program (W16) | $395 | $495 |
| *Non-member price for AWS Welding Full-Day Sessions only includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership. | ||
2025 Platinum Sponsors
