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METALCON 2026 Puts Education and Training Front and Center<\/h1>\n 5 June 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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To mark METALCON\u2019s 35th\u00a0anniversary in 2026, an expanded education and training program has been introduced to give professionals from across the entire metal construction ecosystem new opportunities to build skills, improve performance and prepare for the year ahead.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Taking place in October in Orlando, Florida, this year\u2019s program will emphasize practical training, market intelligence, technical education and business-focused learning<\/p>\n

With workforce development, changing codes, economic uncertainty and demand for field-ready training top of mind across the industry, METALCON will offer hands-on clinics, expert-led sessions, keynote presentations, industry outlook discussions, five specialized learning centers, Florida Contractor Continuing Education Credits, and a new Latino Track featuring Spanish-language education and hands-on training.<\/p>\n

\u201cMETALCON is more than a trade show – it is the metal construction industry’s annual business and education summit,\u201d said Judy Geller, METALCON Vice President of Trade Shows.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis year’s education program reflects the issues professionals are navigating every day, from workforce development and field installation challenges to codes, building performance, technology, economic uncertainty and business growth. Attendees will leave with knowledge they can immediately apply in the field, in the office and across their organizations.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Hands-On Training Remains a Defining METALCON Advantage<\/strong><\/h3>\n

METALCON attendees will have access to practical demonstrations and expert instruction designed to improve field performance, installation quality and jobsite efficiency.<\/p>\n

METAL Mastery Clinics<\/a>, presented by the Metal Construction Association and Metal Roofing Alliance, will take place on the show floor and feature industry best practices for the installation of standing seam metal panels, metal shingles and metal roofing retrofit systems. The clinics will help contractors better understand material selection, panel forming and proper installation techniques that improve efficiency, quality and building owner satisfaction.<\/p>\n

The METALCON Training Zone<\/a>, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams | MetalVue, will feature hands-on demonstrations using mock-ups and materials including painted steel, aluminum, zinc, copper and other specialty materials. Led by John Sheridan of Sheridan Metal Resources and his team of experts, demonstrations will be offered in English and Spanish, with tools available for audience testing and purchase.<\/p>\n

METALCON will also feature two industry outlook sessions<\/a> addressing the business and compliance issues shaping metal construction.<\/p>\n

Outlook: 2027 \u2014 The Future of Metal Construction<\/em>\u00a0will bring together industry voices for a forecast panel focused on material costs, evolving codes, supply chain pressures, economic conditions and jobsite realities.<\/p>\n

Metal Construction Code Updates: What\u2019s Changed and What It Means<\/em>\u00a0will help attendees understand recent and upcoming changes to codes and standards, with practical implications for design, specification, fabrication and installation.<\/p>\n

Five Learning Centers <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Designed for contractors, fabricators, architects, engineers, installers, designers and specifiers, the broader education program is organized around five learning centers to help attendees quickly identify sessions relevant to their roles, business needs and technical interests:<\/p>\n