| ⏰ JUST 5 WEEKS TO GO—HERE’S WHAT TO DO NOW Three days can make your year. The metal construction industry gathers in Orlando October 7–9… Not registered yet? Start there. Already registered? Book your hotel, vote for the best new products and begin building your show plan. Here are the key steps to take now so you arrive ready. 🎁 BOOK YOUR HOTEL BY SEPT 15 AND YOU COULD WIN AN ORLANDO EXPERIENCE FOR TWO To qualify, you must be registered for METALCON and make a new* reservation at the Rosen Centre Hotel or the Hilton Orlando through the official housing block by September 15. You’ll automatically be entered to win one of three Orlando experiences for two: A Universal Multi-Park Experience SeaWorld Orlando tickets The Orlando Eye + Dinner *Existing hotel reservations do not qualify. AVOID HOTEL SCAMS!! Book only through the official METALCON housing link on METALCON.com. Be cautious of unsolicited calls or emails offering METALCON hotel rooms. REGISTER & BOOK BY SEPT 15 →  🏆 TOP PRODUCTS 2026 — CAST YOUR VOTE! The nominees are in, and the competition across eight categories is fierce. From game-changing tools to next-gen building systems, these are the innovations everyone at the show will be talking about — but you get to weigh in first. Voting takes less than four minutes — and closes October 7 at 5:00 PM EST, so don’t wait until you’re on the show floor to weigh in. Winners will be announced October 8 at 2:30 PM at The Deck. Be there to see if your picks take home the win. VOTE NOW → *Not registered for METALCON yet? Use code TOPPRODUCTS to save $30 on a NEW registration. 📚EARN CE CREDITS — INCLUDING UP TO 33 FOR FLORIDA CONTRACTORS With METALCON landing in Florida this year, Florida-licensed contractors have a rare opportunity at fulfilling their continuing education without ever leaving the state — up to 33 Florida DBPR credits, included with registration, no extra fee. The show only swings through Florida once every several years, so this is a homefield advantage worth taking! Sessions cover Keynotes & Industry Outlooks, Installation & Techniques, Contractor Business, Metal Performance, Tools & Technology, and more, running throughout all three days. New this year: four sessions plus hands-on training offered in Spanish, built for Spanish-speaking contractors, fabricators and tradespeople — with hands-on demos in the METALCON Training Zone presented by MetalVue covering detailing, tool use and installation. Architects, don’t sit this one out — AIA continuing education credits are also available, so you can also fulfill your requirements while you’re on the floor exploring the latest in building envelope systems and design. If you’ve been putting off your CE hours, this is one more way three days at METALCON can make your year. CLAIM YOUR CE CREDITS →  🗺️ PLAN SMARTER. EXPERIENCE MORE. Three days, hundreds of exhibitors, dozens of sessions — don’t leave it to chance. Once you’re registered, log in to METALCON’s new interactive, real-time Show Planner and build your personalized game plan. Save your must-see exhibitors, products and education sessions, and get recommendations tailored to your interests. Your plan stays with you on your phone, so you always know where to go and when. Education sessions (except workshops), are included with registration and do not require advance sign-up. Seating is first-come, first-served. Adding a session to your Show Planner does not reserve a seat, so plan to arrive early. BUILD MY SHOW PLAN →  🔧 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: EXCEPTIONAL® METALS Today’s high-performance buildings demand more than a roof. They require a complete building envelope engineered for long-term resilience, sustainability and performance. Discover how EXCEPTIONAL® Metals helps architects, contractors and building owners reduce lifecycle costs while delivering factory-fabricated systems designed to perform for decades. See their systems firsthand at Booth #976. LEARN MORE →  ✈️ YOUR TRIP STARTS NOW — NOT THE WEEK OF Five weeks out means hotel blocks are filling up and flight discounts won’t last. Here’s how to lock in your trip: Hotel: Book through the official METALCON housing block for discounted rates — and remember, this is also your entry into the Orlando experience giveaway (deadline Sept 15). Flying: Special discounts available through Delta and Southwest. Driving: Reserve parking at the Orange County Convention Center in advance. Group travel: Orlando Car Service and Transfers can handle group transportation. Coming from SE Florida: Check out Florida’s newest option — Brightline High-Speed Rail. Show floor hours: Wednesday & Thursday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Keynotes begin at 9 a.m. daily. Workshops and other special program begin on Tuesday, October 6. First time at METALCON? A little planning now means you hit the ground running instead of catching up. Book your travel, build your Show Plan, and get ready — your METALCON experience starts before you ever set foot in Orlando. LEARN MORE → *Giveway is open to registered METALCON attendees, exhibitor contacts and booth staff who do not have an official METALCON hotel reservation prior to August 15 and book an eligible stay at a Rosen property or Hilton Orlando through the official METALCON housing block between August 15 and September 15, 2026. Existing reservations are not eligible. Additional terms and conditions apply. Entrants must meet applicable hotel age requirements to be eligible to enter and/or redeem a prize.  |
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