METALCON '23! LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER OCTOBER 18-20, 2023

35+ EDUCATION SESSIONS AT METALCON IN VEGAS!

METALCON will deliver the practical, business-boosting, solutions-oriented education you simply can’t get anywhere else. Whether you are a seasoned expert or exploring ways to extend your business to include metal, you will learn from the top technical whizzes, business experts, design professionals, and industry insiders in metal construction and design today.

From in-depth workshops to FREE educational sessions conveniently located inside the exhibit hall, to inspiring Keynotes and beyond, METALCON has it all!

FLACK GLOBAL METALS THEATER AT METALCON

Discover all encompassing important topics that affect every aspect of the metal construction and design industry, learn from robust panels that present courses that will affect everything from design, to testing, to implementation and installation, and lifetime usage.

SUPER SESSIONS

Better Together: Creating Connectivity in a Divided World

Justin Ganschow, Business Development Manager, Caterpillar Safety Services, Caterpillar Inc 

KEYNOTES

Construction Outlook for ’24: Forbidding or Reason to Cheer

Presented by Ken Simonson, Chief Economist, The Associated General Contractors of America

 

      

BEST PRACTICES LEARNING CENTER SESSIONS

In today’s economy, it’s important that your business runs smoothly, maximizing every employee’s time and every dollar spent running your business. Sessions in the Best Practices Learning Center feature industry experts providing you with solid, sensible advice and tried-and-true strategies to ensure your business’s growth and success.


Wednesday, October 18th

Understanding the Customer Experience & Digital Transformation

Accounting Doesn’t Have to Suck

Winners and Losers: Those Who Control Their Metal Prices Vs. Those Who Don’t


Thursday, October 19th

Assuring the Successful Continuation of Your Company

Sales 101: Successful Sales Strategies

Buying MCM: What the Industry Has in Store for You

 


TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW LEARNING CENTER SESSIONS

Gain a deeper understanding of how to improve building and product performance in the Technical Know-How Learning Center where the focus is on installation techniques, craftsmanship, resiliency, testing procedures, real-world influences and much more.

 

Wednesday, October 18th

Low Slope Metal Roofing Best Practices

Resilience Buildings, Disaster is a Hazard You Didn’t Prepare For

Aluminum Coil Anodizing for Architectural Designs

Basics of Metal Retrofit Roofing

 

Thursday, October 19th

Sealant and Adhesive Technology for Metal Applications

AC472 & AC478 Accreditation for the Metal Building Industry

FUSE: Color Trends for the Future of Architectural Building Products

What’s in a Coating and It’s Warrantee for Your Pre-Painted Metal

 


SUSTAINABLITY LEARNING CENTER SESSIONS

Discover how the concepts of “sustainability” and “green” align with the metal construction and steel industries, learn what is happening at the legislative level, and how to choose the right metals for your region and environment. Common myths and beliefs of metal buildings will be debunked. All these sessions are timely and important.

 

Wednesday, October 18th

Improve Sustainability of Pre-Painted Metal with Radiation Cured Coatings

Understanding EPDs

Why Design and Build with Metal – The Most Sustainable Construction Material Available

Choosing the Right Metals for the Environment

 

Thursday, October 19th

Closing the Loop – Circularity in Embodied Carbon

Incorporating Metal in Your Company’s Sustainability Strategy

How to Complete an Accurate COMcheck Building Envelope Compliance Report: A Live Demo

 

IN-DEPTH WORKSHOPS

Maximize your METALCON education by adding 4- or 8- hour workshops to your agenda. Choose from a selection of essential topics for beginner and experiences building and design professionals, business owners and executives, and anyone else ready to take their knowledge and skills to the next level. Plan Accordingly, some workshops begin on Tuesday, October 17th.

Check out the NEW Value Pass options in registration, our BEST BUY for adding workshops to your agenda!

 

Tuesday, October 17th

Mergers & Acquisitions Essentials Workshop

Metal Roof Installation Training Certificate Program

 

Wednesday, October 18th

Rollforming for the Metal Construction Industry Part 1

 

Thursday, October 19th

Metal Roofing from A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc)

Rollforming for the Metal Construction Industry Part 2

RAiNA Installer Training for Rainscreen Assemblies

Metal Roofing from A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc)

 


THE ARCHITECT’S EXPERIENCE SPONSORED BY PPG

The Architect’s Experience at METALCON is a ‘show within a show’ exclusively for architects, designers, specifiers and engineers eager to breathe new life into projects and wow clients. Produced in partnership with AEC Daily, this one-of-kind, curated experience will explore an impressive range of aesthetic possibilities and provide access to experts who will show you how to solve a wide variety of design, structural, technical, environmental, cost and performance challenges, through the use of metal.

Earn AIA LU’s and HSW’s and enjoy exclusive education, networking and so much more!

 

Wednesday, October 18th

Designing for Maximum Visual Impact, Energy Efficiency, and Lasting Durability: The Al Davis Memorial Torch

Designing for Maximum Visual Impact, Energy Efficiency, and Lasting Durability: The Allegiant Stadium and PPG

Managing Risk in Innovations (Creative Ideas) of the Architect/Consultant

What Makes Rainscreen Walls Work

Performance Requirements for High Performance Buildings

The Risks and Rewards of Working on Unique Projects

 

Thursday, October 19th

Installation Requirements for Air and Water Resistive Barriers in Buildings

How to Complete an Accurate COMcheck Building Envelope Compliance Report: A Live Demo

Designing Outside the Box

Integrating Cladding in Rainscreens and the Differences Between the Two

FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM SESSIONS

The METALCON Future Leaders is a collection of learning and networking opportunities for young professionals ready to take their career to the next level. Are you under the age of 40 and attending METALCON in Las Vegas? You will be automatically registered as a METALCON Future Leader where you will have the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and build relationships with industry peers between education sessions and exhibits during a jam packed 3 day event!

We have hand selected education sessions that are particularly relevant for Future Leaders!


In-Depth Workshops: 

Tuesday, October 17th

Metal Roof Installation Training Certificate Program

Wednesday, October 18th

Rollforming for the Metal Construction Industry (Part 1)

Thursday, October 19th

Metal Roofing from A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc)

Rollforming for the Metal Construction Industry (Part 2)

RAiNA Installer Training for Rainscreen Assemblies