SCHEDULE

Wednesday, Jan. 8

Noon–5 pm Registration Open
1–5 pm Pre-show Beginner's Workshop - TBD
7–10 pm Pre-show Activity - TBD

Thursday, Jan. 9

7 am–5 pm Registration Open
7:30–8:10 am

Fabricator Olympics Round ONE
Try your hand in the qualifying round for the Fabricators Olympics. The top 16 scores move on to Round TWO and a shot at great prizes.

8:10–Noon Education
Noon - 1pm Lunch
1 - 5pm Education
6:30–9 pm

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

8 am–5 pm Registration Open
8:30–Noon Education
Noon–1 pm Lunch
1–5 pm

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

Grab a drink while you are making the rounds. Be sure to stop by the sponsors booths and say thank you!

Saturday, Jan. 11

8 am–4 pm Registration
9 –10 am

Tools, Tips and Tricks
This interactive discussion explores the newest tools, clever tips and tricks to make your job faster and easier. Vote for your favorites onsite.
Submit your tools, tips and tricks submissions here.

10–11:15 am

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

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.