SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Jan. 8 |
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Noon–5 pm | Registration Open |
1–5 pm | Pre-show Beginner's Workshop - TBD |
7–10 pm | Pre-show Activity - TBD |
Thursday, Jan. 9 |
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7 am–5 pm | Registration Open |
7:30–8:10 am |
Fabricator Olympics Round ONE
Fabricator Olympics Round ONE |
8:10–Noon | Education |
Noon - 1pm | Lunch |
1 - 5pm | Education |
6:30–9 pm |
Welcome Costume Party onboard the USS Lexington
Kick off your week in style with music, dancing, and refreshments during the Annual Costume Party. The 2024 theme is Cartoon Characters – let your creativity go wild! Costumes are not required but you can’t win the costume contest without one. Heavy appetizers and refreshments will be provided. |
Friday, Jan. 10 |
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8 am–5 pm | Registration Open |
8:30–Noon | Education |
Noon–1 pm | Lunch |
1–5 pm |
Show Floor Open
Hit the showfloor and discover a wide variety of options both new and tried-and-true! Grab your trivia sheet and learn about our show sponsors while you visit the booths. Completed trivia sheets can be redeemed for extra drawing entries. |
4–5 pm |
Show Floor Cocktail Reception
Grab a drink while you are making the rounds. Be sure to stop by the sponsors booths and say thank you! |
Saturday, Jan. 11 |
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8 am–4 pm | Registration |
9 –10 am |
Tools, Tips and Tricks
Tools, Tips and Tricks |
10–11:15 am |
Brunch and MFA Annual Meeting
Learn more about the Marine Fabricators Association. Hear a recap of the past year’s events and look to the future while networking with other attendees and enjoying a tasty brunch. |
11:30 am–4:30 pm | Education |
6–7 pm | Cocktail Reception |
7–9 pm |
Awards Dinner
Gather together one last time and celebrate award-winning projects, industry achievements, and the announcement of the welcome party theme for Marine Fabricators Conference 2026. Dinner and refreshments are provided at this commemorative closing event. |
*Schedule/speakers are in development and subject to change.