October 15-17, 2024 at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida
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Tuesday Oct 15 9 AM — 5 PM
Wednesday Oct 16 9 AM — 5 PM
Thursday Oct 17 9 AM — 4 PM

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Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive
Orlando, Florida 32819

About the Expo

North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to Orange County Convention Center in October 2024. 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, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs.

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New Opening Keynote Format Set for FABTECH 2017 to Motivate, Inspire Attendees

By FABTECH Expo on on
FABx Tech Talks feature messages about transformation, growth and the future of manufacturing FABTECH 2017, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, is embracing a popular tech talk concept with the addition of short inspirational talks given by industry visionaries on their experiences and thoughts for how innovation is driving manufacturing forward. The presentations — dubbed “FABx Tech Talks” — will provide FABTECH attendees with a glimpse into manufacturing’s future, including what tomorrow’s jobs will look like and what companies must do to remain competitive. The FABx Tech Talks will be the opening keynote presentation on Nov. 6, the first morning of FABTECH, which takes place Nov. 6-9 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. FABx Tech Talks participants include:
  • Adam Genei, Founder, Mobsteel
  • Jesse James, Founder, West Coast Choppers
  • Karen Kerr, Executive Managing Director, GE Ventures
  • Albert Paley, World-Renowned Sculpture Artist, Paley Studios
  • Jacques Panis, President, Shinola
  • Michael Walton, Industry Solution Executive (Manufacturing Industry), Microsoft
“We are very excited to have these top innovators provide their expert insight via this new and engaging forum for the opening keynote,” said John Catalano, FABTECH show co-manager and SME senior director. “The FABx Tech Talks add a motivational element to our already impressive presentation lineup, and introduce emerging topics and trends that are central themes throughout FABTECH, from the show floor to the education program.” All FABx speakers will motivate attendees with a short 12-minute talk. James and Paley will take the stage first to discuss their very unique collaboration using metal art to bring to life the importance of metalworking technology. Walton, Kerr and Panis will each offer their own personal stories on the evolution taking place in manufacturing and what the future holds. Genei will conclude by sharing his passion for manufacturing and the value of making things with your hands; his formula for success is simple: hard work. To learn more about the FABx Tech Talks on Nov. 6, and to register for FABTECH 2017, visit fabtechexpo.com.

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