October 15-17, 2024 at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida
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Expo Hours

Tuesday Oct 15 9 AM — 5 PM
Wednesday Oct 16 9 AM — 5 PM
Thursday Oct 17 9 AM — 4 PM

Venue

Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive
Orlando, Florida 32819

About the Expo

North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to Orange County Convention Center in October 2024. FABTECH provides a convenient "one stop shop" venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs.

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North America's Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding and Finishing Event

Emerging Leaders Program

FABTECH Emerging Leaders

The new FABTECH Emerging Leaders Program is tailored specifically for young professionals between the ages of 20 and 30 who are eager to make their mark on the world. The program has been designed to equip rising stars with the tools and confidence to shape their future and drive positive change in their organizations and communities. Featuring an opening keynote luncheon, interactive workshop, guided show floor tours, networking opportunities, and more, it will act as a launchpad for those ready to elevate their careers to new heights. Participate in this program to gain the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to accelerate your career and stand out in your field.

VIEW PROGRAM AGENDA
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The 3-day program will help you:

  • Position yourself and your company in challenging times.
  • Thrive under pressure.
  • Improve your communication and emotional intelligence.
  • Create a culture that rocks.
  • Become a confident public speaker.
  • And much, much more!

Creating the Leaders of Tomorrow

The FABTECH Emerging Leaders Program will yield significant benefits for companies. By investing in leadership development, CEOs, managers and business owners can bridge the leadership gap, ensuring a strong pipeline of skilled individuals ready to take on higher-level roles. This proactive approach not only prepares the organization for future challenges but also fosters an environment of continuous learning and adaptability. Consider sending employees to this program to demonstrate your commitment to their professional development.

The Emerging Leaders Program includes:

  • Welcome Luncheon with Keynote (Day 1)
  • Guided technology-focused show floor tours (Day 1)
  • Half-day Workshop (Day 2)
  • Private lounge access
  • Exhibitor booth visits for hands-on experience (Day 3)
  • Opportunity to attend up to 3 additional FABTECH Conference Sessions at no charge

Registration Fee:  $125 (Value of $1,400)

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Emerging Leaders Program Daily Agenda

Keynote
11:00 am – 1:00 pm (ET)

Master the Art of Public Speaking and Networking

Do you want to learn how to build your network and improve your public speaking skills? One of the most important skills for any professional is the ability to communicate effectively and confidently in front of an audience. Whether you are pitching an idea, presenting a report, or delivering a keynote speech, public speaking can make or break your career.

You don’t want to miss this welcome lunch and keynote session by Lisa Ryan, a renowned speaker and author of the 11 best-selling books. She is a Certified Speaking Professional™ with the National Speakers Association. As a CSP®, she is among in the top tier of professional speakers — with only 17% of NSA members worldwide earning this designation Get ready to be inspired!

Lisa Ryan

Founder and Chief Appreciation Strategist

Grategy

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm (ET)

Show Floor Guided Tours

The show floor guided tours offer a dynamic and immersive experience for participants to gain firsthand insight into the latest industry trends and innovations. These tours are designed to be interactive, providing participants with the opportunity to engage with their tour guide, ask questions, and see new products and technologies in action. These tours run concurrently, so you will need to select the technology pavilion you are most interested in.

South Hall

  • Forming & Fabricating and 3D/Additive Manufacturing Pavilions – Explore the latest metal fabricating technology including bending, forming, cutting, lasers, press brakes, saws, additive manufacturing, and much more.
  • METALFORM Pavilion – Showcasing metal forming, stamping, tool and die and related technologies.
  • Tube & Pipe Pavilion – See the advancements and cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of tube and pipe manufacturing.

West Hall

  • Welding Pavilion – Discover a wide array of welding machinery and equipment, including arc welding, brazing equipment, power supplies, consumables, and robotics.
  • Automation Pavilion – Showcasing the latest innovations in robotics, industrial automation, software, material handling and more.
  • Finishing Pavilion – Featuring exhibitors who provide products and services to the industrial finishing marketplace.

 

Workshop
12:00 pm – 12:05 pm (ET)

Pathways to Influence: Navigating the Journey of Emerging Leadership

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Moderator

Lisa Ryan

Founder and Chief Appreciation Strategist

Grategy

12:05 pm – 12:45 pm (ET)

Positioning for Challenging Times

Market disruption—in both supply and demand—can put a ‘pause’ on your business growth, threatening exit plans, employment, and new product development needed to maintain a competitive edge, much less the bottom line. Those who are open to change can thrive. This session will walk you through market positioning, and the process to discover and position for entry into new products, capabilities or markets.

Presenter

Michele Nichols

Launch Team Inc

12:45 pm – 1:25 pm (ET)

Thriving Under Pressure

Stress is a fact of life. There is no way to escape it. But you can learn to use stress to your advantage. In this session, you will learn to harness the energy provided by the stressful situation and turn it into solutions that will lower your anxiety. Several strategies will be provided to pinpoint the areas on which you most need to focus. At the beginning of this workshop, you will list the three most stressful situations you face. By the end of it, you will design solutions to those problems that will lower your anxiety and help you become a more effective leader.

Presenter

M.J. Clark

Integrated Leadership Systems

1:25 pm – 1:35 pm (ET)

Break

1:35 pm – 2:15 pm (ET)

Enhancing Manufacturing Leadership for Emerging Leaders: A Focus on Communication & Emotional Intelligence

Attendees will learn foundational concepts and practical strategies to improve their communication skills and emotional intelligence, essential tools for effective leadership. The presentation will explore how clear communication and emotional awareness can lead to better team collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to apply these principles to enhance their leadership potential and contribute to the success of their teams and organizations. Through interactive discussions and real-life examples, attendees will gain insights into developing their leadership style and fostering a supportive and productive work environment.

Presenter

James Mayer

TCO Strategies

2:15 pm – 2:55 pm (ET)

Gratitude Strategies to Create a Company Culture That Rocks

In this fun and engaging session, you’ll see the difference that having a gratitude strategy – or Grategy – can make for you as a leader. Using research, anecdotes, personal stories, and experiences, Lisa gives you simple tools to create a culture of appreciation in your workplace so that you can keep your best employees from becoming someone else’s. In the process, you’ll also be able to give yourself the gift of a little self-care today for a better tomorrow.

Presenter

Lisa Ryan

Founder and Chief Appreciation Strategist

Grategy

2:55 pm – 3:50 pm (ET)

FABTECH Feud: A Game Show to Review Popular Tech Trends in Manufacturing

In the popular TV series—Family Feud—two families compete to predict the most popular answers to survey questions. In this FABTECH version, Kelly Hamilton, Senior Manager of Customer Relations at Rootstock Software, will host captains from two manufacturing companies. These captains will use their industry expertise and experience to predict manufacturer’s answers to important tech trend questions. The answers have already been tallied in the 2024 State of Manufacturing Technology Survey.   In addition, the audience will be divided into two sides and invited to participate by shouting out suggestions in support of their respective side’s captain. In this fun and participatory session, captains and attendees alike will learn and engage in the latest tech trends. Prizes will be awarded to interactive attendees at the end.

Presenters

Kelly Hamilton

Senior Manager of Customer Relations

Rootstock Software

Tarik Shaheen

Director of Engineering

Demountable Concepts, Inc.

Kevin Wampler

Director of Operations

Alumination Architectural Products, a division of Architectural Fabrication

3:50 pm – 4:00 pm (ET)

Chat With Experts

4:00 pm – 4:05 pm (ET)

Closing Remarks and Thank You

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (ET)

Exhibitor Booth Visits

Engage with select exhibitors who will provide detailed information on their products and offer hands-on demonstrations of their equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for networking, as you can connect with peers and industry veterans, exchange ideas and build relationships that can foster career growth. For emerging leaders, these visits are not just about observing, but about participating in a dialogue with experts that are shaping the future of their industry. With your registration, you will receive a list of exhibitors excited to assist you in your journey of education and experience.

Emerging Leaders Application

Thank you for your interest in our Emerging Leaders Program! Please fill out the following application for
consideration. We will follow up with you once a decision has been made.

    Highest Level of Education*
    Why do you want to participate in the Emerging Leaders Program?*

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