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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
Workforce Development
F65: Retention Reloaded: Engaging Millennials & Gen Z in the Workplace
*This conference session requires registration and payment.
This program is your go-to guide for managing Millennials and Gen Z in the workplace. It starts by decoding the DNA of all active generations. You'll learn what makes Boomers tick, why Gen Xers are such great multitaskers, and why Millennials and Gen Z are glued to their smartphones. This isn't just trivia; it's essential knowledge for effective leadership and teamwork.
Workforce Development Track Sponsors
About This Session
- Date: October 15, 2024
- Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Room: Room S-330 G
- Level: Intermediate
- Track: Workforce Development
Speaker
Lisa Ryan
Grategy
Lisa Ryan, CSP, is a dynamo igniting manufacturing floors with electrifying gratitude strategies. Her MBA and expertise boost employee/client engagement, transforming cultures and retention. An award-winning speaker at over 1,000 high-energy events, her 11 books and motivational films captivate. Lisa’s dynamic approach profoundly impacts organizations, making her a sought-after expert cultivating purpose, camaraderie, and appreciation. At FABTECH 2024, unlock your workforce’s full potential through Lisa’s insights on gratitude in manufacturing.
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
