Call for Presentation: METALCON 2025

Your Voice, Our Platform

Thank you for your interest in presenting at METALCON 2025, the premier global event dedicated to the use of metal in design and construction. We are seeking dynamic speakers who can educate, engage, and inspire our audience with impactful, practical content that enhances the METALCON experience.

Presentation Opportunities

We encourage innovative and interactive delivery formats, including:

• • Case studies
  • Panel discussions
  • Product comparisons
  • Point-counterpoint debates
  • Roundtables or small group discussions
  • Hands-on learning sessions
  • Tips, tricks, and hacks

Presentation Types

1. In-Depth Paid Workshops

• • Duration: 4 hours
  • Format: Meeting rooms (not in Exhibit Hall)
  • Content: Certification, foundational training, or specialized topics
  • Additional Fee: Requires separate registration
  • Submission: Indicate if your session qualifies as a paid workshop

       2. Educational Sessions

• • Duration: 60 minutes (includes Q&A)
  • Location: Learning Centers or the Main Theater in the Exhibit Hall
  • Content: Address real-world challenges and opportunities in metal construction
  • Audience:
    
    • • General & Sub-Contractors (Commercial, Residential, Industrial)
      • Designers, Specifiers, Architects
      • Engineers
      • Business Leaders (CEOs, Presidents, Principals)
      • Sales, Marketing, and Project Managers
      • Facilities Managers, Foremen, Technicians
      • Human Resources/Workforce Development Professional

Suggested Topics

We welcome a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:

• • Technical Metal Construction Concepts: From basics to advanced techniques
  • Building Codes: New or updated regulations
  • Specialty Contractor Challenges
  • Case Studies: Highlighting cutting-edge projects
  • Market Trends: Pricing forecasts for the next 2+ years
  • System Compatibility: Rainscreens, Air Barriers, and other systems
  • Metal Design Applications: Roofing, walls, cladding, etc.
  • Metal in Architecture: Trends, innovations, and inspiration
  • Construction Technology: Benefits, challenges, and practical implementation
  • Safety in Metal Construction
  • Business Strategies: Sales, marketing, project management, legal, etc.
  • Sustainability and Resiliency: Solar integration, pre-engineered construction, and retrofitting with metal

Submission Guidelines

• • Accreditation: All sessions should qualify for AIA Learning Units (preferably HSW credits) and Florida CILB DBPR credits. METALCON will handle accreditation.
  • Prohibited Content: Sessions must not include promotional or sales pitches.

Key Dates

• • Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: No later than April 21, 2025

Help us make METALCON 2025 an exceptional experience by sharing your expertise.

Submit your presentation today!