Welcome to METALCON 2026 METALCON takes place Oct. 7–9, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, with pre-show workshops beginning Tuesday, Oct. 6. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, METALCON brings the entire metal construction ecosystem together in one…
Recognizing the rising leaders shaping the future of metal construction METALCON has announced the inaugural honorees of its 40 Under 40 Recognition Program, celebrating 40 professionals age 40 and under who are driving the future of metal construction. The honorees represent…
New immersive experiences, industry networking and a veteran-support initiative highlight this year’s eventMETALCON will feature new onsite experiences and networking opportunities, along with a special community initiative, October 7–9 in Orlando, Florida. Celebrating its 35th year, the show will offer…
Education, networking and career-focused opportunities reflect the industry’s next generation The metal construction workforce is changing, and METALCON is responding with new opportunities designed to meet that evolution. As the show marks its 35th anniversary, METALCON will feature opportunities that…
When the industry gathers in Orlando for METALCON this fall, the Legacy 10 will be honored for exhibiting at every show, dating back to 1991. With that kind of long-term commitment comes worthy recognition. The Legacy 10 will be honored…
As the metal construction industry navigates shifting market conditions, evolving building codes, workforce challenges and increasing performance demands, METALCON 2026 will bring together the associations helping shape its future through education, technical expertise and collaboration. Celebrating its 35th anniversary October…
Education lineup connects industry shifts with real-world metal design decisionsAs architects and design professionals face growing pressure to make smarter decisions about carbon, code compliance, material performance and long-term resilience, METALCON is expanding its Design District programming for 2026 with…
Expanded program features hands-on demos, market outlooks, Florida CE credits and a new Latino Track As METALCON marks its 35th anniversary in 2026, an expanded education and training program will give professionals from across the entire metal construction ecosystem new…
Recognizing the rising leaders shaping the industry METALCON has launched its new 40 Under 40 Recognition Program, highlighting rising leaders driving the future of metal construction. Forty professionals, age 40 and under, will be honored for their work influencing projects, teams and…
Registration launch introduces expanded complimentary access for students, apprentices, and press as the event enters a milestone year Newton, MA – Registration for METALCON 2026 is now open, marking the start of a landmark year for the annual metal construction…
