In-Person Events & Programs

September 17-20, 2023

Project Managers Institute

Covers the essential skills of effective project management for project managers, including management/leadership, project planning, time management, change order management, and more.


  • Location Aurora, CO
  • Calendar Date Sep/17 - Sep/20 2023

October 1-4, 2023

Financial Boot Camp

Covers in-depth financial management issues for those individuals within a firm who are considered “non-financial personnel."


  • Location Rosemont, IL
  • Calendar Date Oct/01 - Oct/04 2023

November 6-7, 2023

Trustee Training Seminar

A two-day intensive trustee training for sheet metal industry trustees. This seminar is appropriate for trustees at any experience level but highly recommended for new trustees as it will cover a wide array of topics that will allow them to do their trustee duties more effectively. Chapter Executives are welcome to attend as well.


  • Location Rosemont, IL
  • Calendar Date Nov/06 - Nov/07 2023

November 12-15, 2023

Project Managers Institute

Covers the essential skills of effective project management for project managers, including management/leadership, project planning, time management, change order management, and more.


  • Location Seattle, WA
  • Calendar Date Nov/12 - Nov/15 2023

NOVEMBER 13-14, 2023

FAB Forum

The 2023 SMACNA FAB Forum is truly a unique and once in a lifetime opportunity for anyone involved in shop fabrication. With expert speakers, insightful educational breakout sessions, and an exciting onsite tour hosted by Poynter, attendees will have the chance to gain invaluable knowledge and experience that they won't find anywhere else.


  • Location Indianapolis, IN
  • Calendar Date Nov/13 - Nov/14 2023

AHR Expo

The AHR Expo is the essential event for HVACR professionals, attracting the most comprehensive gathering of the industry from around the globe each year. 


  • Location Chicago, IL
  • Calendar Date Jan/22 - Jan/24 2024

January 29-31, 2024

MEP Innovation Conference

The technology conference for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, service and sheet metal contractors on industry innovations in software, tools, and technologies.


  • Location Orlando, FL
  • Calendar Date Jan/29 - Jan/31 2024

March 26-27, 2024

Association Leadership Meeting

Plan to join SMACNA’s senior leadership and your fellow chapter officers and chapter executives at the Association Leadership Meeting.


  • Location Irving, TX
  • Calendar Date Mar/26 - Mar/27 2024

April 8-10, 2024

Supervisor Training Academy

Developed for both new supervisors and those with several years’ experience, this program provides attendees with the information necessary to succeed in a leadership role.


April 14-17, 2024

Project Managers Institute

Covers the essential skills of effective project management for project managers, including management/leadership, project planning, time management, change order management, and more.


  • Location Raleigh, NC
  • Calendar Date Apr/14 - Apr/17 2024

May 05 2024

Senior Project Leadership Institute

The SMACNA Senior Project Leadership Institute program offers participants the simulated experience of running a sheet metal project with many of the associated challenges. These include understanding and managing project scope, estimating cost to complete, billings and cash flow, and change order management.


  • Calendar Date May/05 - May/08 2024

May 20-22, 2024

Financial Boot Camp

Covers in-depth financial management issues for those individuals within a firm who are considered “non-financial personnel."


  • Location Tempe, AZ
  • Calendar Date May/19 - May/22 2024