SHoW FEATURES
All special events are free + included with your METALCON registration (unless otherwise noted)
Check back regularly as there is a wealth of excitement in store that you won’t want to miss!
NEW! U. S. Steel’s Steel on the Move Experience presented by 
125 Years of Innovation. Forging Our Future.
Step inside U. S. Steel’s Steel on the Move Experience—an immersive exhibit celebrating 125 years of innovation, craftsmanship and leadership in American steelmaking.
Located in the center of the exhibit hall, this interactive experience brings to life the story of steel and its essential role in building the infrastructure, products and communities that power everyday life.
Through engaging displays, interactive content and inspiring stories from across our company, attendees will explore how U. S. Steel has helped shape the nation for more than a century—and how we are helping lead the future of steelmaking through innovation, advanced technology and sustainable solutions.
Join us for a unique look at the people, products and possibilities that are forging the future of steel. For more information visit Celebrating 125.
Located in the Exhibit Hall, open during expo hours.
METALCON Training Zone presented by 
This hands-on training area will feature demonstrations and education using a variety of mock-ups and materials including painted steel, aluminum, zinc, copper and other exotic materials. Training will focus on proper detailing and utilization of the right tools to enhance the skills of contractors, remodelers and others, enabling them to deliver their best, most efficient and cleanest work when installing various metal roof offerings and systems.
Led by John Sheridan of Sheridan Metal Resources and his team of experts, demonstrations will be offered in English and Spanish and tools will be available for audience testing and purchase.
Located in the Exhibit Hall, open during expo hours.
Participating Sponsors: 
Metal Mastery Clinics brought to you by 
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Metal’s growing popularity and market share requires that contractors and installers understand the nuances and proper techniques for forming panels and installing metal roofing systems. Understanding such factors leads to improved contractor efficiency and heightened building owner satisfaction. In this series of clinics, presenters from the Metal Construction Association and Metal Roofing Alliance will discuss industry best practices for the installation of metal shingles, standing-seam roofing panels, retrofit systems, and will demonstrate proper techniques for on-site rollforming and machine maintenance.
Located on the METALCON exhibit hall in booth 1775 during expo hours.
The Design District sponsored by 
The Design District @ METALCON is a “show-within-a-show” that illustrates how metal can help you solve your toughest architectural, structural, environmental, and building performance challenges. From insulated metal panels and metal roofing products to finishes and coatings, The Design District will spark your creativity and introduce new ways of thinking.
Located in the exhibit hall, check out the education session details.
Golf Simulator Challenge Sponsored by 
Step into The Backyard and test your swing in our interactive golf simulator experience. Compete against colleagues in longest drive and closest-to-the-pin contests, enjoy some friendly competition, and see your name climb the leaderboard. Bragging rights and prizes are on the line — don’t miss the action on the show floor!
Located in The Backyard on the showfloor during expo hours.
2026 Top Products Awards
The Sixth Annual Top Product Awards will recognize exhibiting companies at the forefront of innovation in industry products, technologies and solutions for their standout metal products across 15 categories
Exhibitors will showcase their top products at their booths at METALCON 2026. The top 3 award winning products will be determined by the public via electronic voting pre-show and by attendees on-site at METALCON. Winners will be announced in October at “The Deck” located inside the exhibit hall.
Voting begins in September, stay tuned!
The Deck + Giving Back to 
Stop by The Deck and meet the show management team, make a donation to our local give back program. Win cash prizes, grab a beer, ask questions, network, provide feedback or just take a break and rest your feet for a bit. Donate to enter for your chance to win a prize on site.