WHERE THE
METAL CONSTRUCTION
YEAR IS MADE
The products you’ll specify.
The partners you’ll choose.
The ideas shaping your next projects.
It all happens here.
4,500+ professionals • 275+ exhibitors •
3 days that shape the year ahead
October 26–28, 2027
Louisville, KY
This Isn’t Just an Event. It’s Where Decisions Happen.
- Evaluate products side by side
- Compare solutions in real time
- Build relationships that move projects forward
58% of attendees purchase or plan to purchase within 12 months of attending
77% of exhibitors say METALCON delivers positive ROI
Everything You Need—In One Place
- Evaluate the Market – Compare products and suppliers
- Learn What’s Changing – Stay ahead of trends and codes
- Build the Right Relationships – Connect with decision-makers
Stay Ahead of What’s Next – Leave with a clear picture of where the industry is going and who you want to do business with
Built for the Entire Metal Construction Industry
Contractors • Architects • Fabricators • Manufacturers • Distributors • Developers
Including the next generation shaping what comes next. METALCON is investing in emerging leaders –and this is where they show up.
No matter your role, this is where you connect to what’s next.
Every session, clinic and experience at METALCON is built around one goal: Leaving with something you can apply. Here’s what happens: Targeted learning centers designed to improve performance and decision-making
- Design District
- Contractor Business Success Center
- Installation Techniques
Metal Performance - Tools & Technology
See It in Action
Hands-on training, live demonstrations, and real-world application
- METALCON Training Zone
- Metal Mastery Clinics
Design District @ METALCON
Metal delivers a wide array of benefits to architectural design professionals, but there’s only one place to see, touch, and discuss all of them in-person.
The Design District at METALCON is a “show-within-a-show” that illustrates how metal can help you solve your toughest architectural, structural, environmental, and building performance challenges. Let us spark your creativity and introduce new ways of thinking about metal in construction and design.
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Hotel discounts
We have partnered with MCI to provide special discounted hotel rates in Louisville!
venue location
Kentucky Intl. Convention Center
221 S. 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202
packages & pricing
Learn about super saver, early bird, group and spouse pricing. Register early to save!
Registration + Pricing Info →
SHOW FLOOR HOURS
Tuesday / October 26 / *10am-5pm
Wednesday / October 27 / *10am-5pm
Thursday / October 28 / *9am-1pm
*KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS: 9AM TUES + WED
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