Registration is now open for FABTECH 2025, North America's largest event for metalforming, fabricating, welding and finishing, and will be returning to McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, September 8-11. This year marks FABTECH's largest show floor to date, spanning 850,000+ sq. ft. with 1,500+ exhibitors across 40 technology categories.
With live equipment demonstrations, cutting-edge technology debuts, and expert-led education sessions, FABTECH 2025 will provide attendees with the resources to improve productivity, strengthen supply chains and stay ahead of industry shifts.
FABTECH 2025's keynote lineup includes:
- Over the Wall Thinking-Monday, Sept. 8, 8:30-9:30 AM CT
Andy Papathanassiou, NASCAR visionary and motorsports industry innovator, will explore how high-pressure environments demand quick decision-making, teamwork and innovation. He will discuss how the strategies he introduced to NASCAR pit crews-emphasizing preparation, communication and continuous improvement-can be applied to business settings to optimize efficiency and leadership.
- Game On: A Championship Vision-Tuesday, Sept. 9, 8:30-9:30 AM CT
Emmitt Smith, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, entrepreneur and bestselling author, will discuss leadership, resilience and the importance of teamwork. As a three-time Super Bowl champion and the league's all-time leading rusher, Smith will share insights on overcoming challenges, setting goals and adapting to new opportunities-both on the field and in business.
- Raise Their Game: How to Improve Your Leadership Performance, Impact and Influence-Wednesday, Sept. 10, 8:30-9:30 AM CT
Alan Stein Jr., performance coach, speaker and author, will break down the leadership habits and mental performance strategies used by elite athletes and high-performing organizations. Drawing from his experience coaching NBA greats like Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and Kobe Bryant, he will outline practical methods to enhance leadership, strengthen team culture and create an environment where employees perform at their best.
In addition to keynotes and panels, FABTECH 2025 will offer more than 180 expert-led conference sessions across 12 educational tracks, covering critical topics such as advanced manufacturing technology, workforce development and trends in job shop production and operations. FABTECH 2025 will highlight advancements in automation, precision engineering and materials innovation that support high-performance applications across the manufacturing sector.
FABTECH's Emerging Leaders Program will return following its successful launch at FABTECH 2024. This program offers early-career professionals specialized education, mentorship and networking opportunities designed to empower the next generation with the skills and connections needed to excel in an evolving workforce. Additionally, attendees can look forward to the return of popular event features such as the Women of FABTECH program, the Industry Night Party and the FABTECH Biergarten.
New for 2025, the Job Shop Pavilion will debut at FABTECH 2025 to address the growing demand for solutions tailored to small and mid-sized manufacturers. This pavilion will focus on strategies to enhance operational efficiency, streamline production workflows and connect attendees with suppliers offering custom job shop solutions. It joins six other specialized technology pavilions-Automation, Forming and Fabricating, Tube and Pipe, Stamping and Press Automation, Welding, and Finishing-each providing targeted solutions for industry professionals.
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