The metal forming industry doesn't stand still, and neither should you. FABTECH 2026 heads to Las Vegas, NV this October 21–23, bringing together the manufacturers, innovators, and problem-solvers who are actively shaping the future of fabrication. From the show floor to the session rooms, every hour you spend at FABTECH is an investment in your operation, your team, and your competitive edge. Formtek will be there at Booth C2510, and we'd love to see you.
FABTECH 2026 organizes its 725,000 square feet of exhibit space across seven focused pavilions: Forming and Fabricating, Automation, Welding, Finishing, Job Shop, Stamping and Press Automation, and Tube and Pipe. With more than 1,400 exhibitors spread across 40 product categories, this is the most efficient way possible to evaluate the full landscape of your industry in a single trip. Whether your priority is tube production, press automation, or advanced finishing, there is a dedicated section of the show floor built around your needs.
2. Experience FABx Tech Talks: Innovation and Leadership in Action
One of the signature additions to FABTECH 2026 is the FABx Tech Talks, a curated speaker series bringing together industry leaders to address how manufacturers can navigate uncertainty, transform challenges into growth, and lead through change. These sessions go beyond technical content to tackle the leadership and strategic thinking that determines which operations thrive. If you manage a team or influence capital decisions, this program is built for you.
3. Connect with Formtek at Booth C2510
As a proud exhibitor, Formtek will be in Booth C2510, ready to connect with current and future customers. Meet with our team, ask questions, and discover how Formtek's family of brands continues to support manufacturers with expert guidance and engineered solutions. Our experts can walk you through our complete range of roll forming, stamping, tube and pipe production, flexible fabrication, and tooling solutions, all designed to help you improve quality, efficiency, and profitability.
4. Get Answers on Automation, Staffing, and Modernization from Real Experts
Tighter margins, persistent workforce constraints, and the pressure to modernize without disrupting output are the defining challenges facing manufacturers right now. FABTECH's conference program addresses these directly, with educational sessions covering manufacturing operations, technology adoption, and workforce development across all skill levels. Come with your biggest operational questions and leave with practical, actionable answers from the people who have already solved them.
Aerospace, defense, energy, and advanced manufacturing companies are heavily concentrated across the Western U.S., and many are in active investment cycles right now, evaluating equipment upgrades, expanding production capacity, and building out supplier networks to meet growing domestic demand. FABTECH in Las Vegas puts you in direct contact with those decision-makers and buyers. If your operation serves any of these sectors, this is where your next major customer relationship could begin.
FABTECH 2026 features a dedicated Automation pavilion where you can see robotics, smart factory solutions, and precision fabrication technologies operating in real time, not just on a screen. Side-by-side comparisons of live equipment give you information that no brochure or website can replicate, allowing you to make more confident investment decisions before you ever issue a purchase order. There are also sections devoted to 3D printing and other additive manufacturing processes alongside the automation exhibits.
7. Invest in Your Next Generation of Leaders Through the Emerging Leaders Program
The Emerging Leaders Program returns at FABTECH 2026 as a dedicated half-day experience for manufacturing professionals 35 and under. Focused on leadership development, peer networking, mentorship, and technical training, it's one of the most targeted professional development offerings in the industry. If you have promising talent on your team, sending them to FABTECH with access to this program is one of the highest-impact investments you can make in their growth and retention.
8. Choose from More Than 200 Educational Sessions Across Every Skill Level
FABTECH 2026 offers more than 200 sessions spanning robotics, shop floor safety, leadership, smart manufacturing, workforce skills training, and management excellence, in addition to keynotes and special programs. Sessions are structured across all skill levels, so whether you're sending a seasoned engineer or a newer team member, there is targeted educational programming that fits. Many sessions also qualify for Professional Development Hours, making attendance a smart investment in your team's credentials.
9. Register Early for Your Complimentary Exhibit Hall Pass
Show floor admission is complimentary when you register before October 16, 2026. After that date, and onsite, there is a $50 registration fee. Formtek is also offering a free exhibit hall pass for our customers, giving you access to hundreds of exhibitors and valuable industry resources at no cost. Register early, save the fee, and come prepared to make the most of everything FABTECH has to offer.
Register HERE for free exhibit hall admission using our guest pass link. Complimentary exhibit hall access puts you on the show floor with hundreds of suppliers and thousands of your peers, all in one place.
10. Experience Las Vegas: Back for the First Time in a Decade
FABTECH returns to Las Vegas for the first time since 2016, and the city brings an energy that matches the momentum of the industry right now. The Las Vegas Convention Center provides a modern, well-equipped venue with the space to support 725,000 square feet of exhibits and 31,000 expected attendees. Beyond the show floor, Las Vegas offers world-class dining, entertainment, and hospitality that make it easy to extend client conversations and team dinners into experiences people will actually remember.
Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, connect with experts, or explore solutions that elevate your manufacturing process, FABTECH 2026 is the place to be. Mark your calendar for October 21–23, 2026, and make plans to join Formtek in Las Vegas, NV. Stop by Formtek's Booth C2510 and be sure to attend our expert-led presentations. We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!
FABTECH is North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event. At FABTECH, you can expect to see world-class exhibits showcasing high-tech metalworking machinery, network with industry professionals, and learn the latest from expert-led educational sessions. 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 and increase profits. FABTECH strongly believes in the power of in-person events to discover, educate, and motivate the metal fabrication industry.
Formtek is a group of long-established metal forming equipment manufacturing companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative and reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. Dedicated to the highest industry standard and technical accountability for our domestic and international customers, Formtek specialists comprise a well-built team of management, sales engineers, and support staff who pride themselves on being true experts with in-depth knowledge of all our brands of equipment. With multiple brands spread across several facilities, as well as a network of dealers covering six continents, Formtek's expansive network is here to support your metal forming and fabricating equipment needs. The Formtek family of brands includes B&K, Dahlstrom, Hill Engineering, Lockformer Custom Machinery, Tishken, Winpro, and Yoder.