FABTECH 2026, the North America’s Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding, and Finishing Event, is back in Las Vegas, United States from 21 October 2026 to 23 October 2026, once again bringing the sector together in one place. Think of it as the sector's trading floor — a concentrated space where supply meets demand and orders get written. Because it comes around every year, each edition arrives with genuine anticipation. The guest list runs deep, with something like 31000 attendees expected on site. It is staged by Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, whose experience shows in every detail of the programme. The chosen home is Las Vegas Convention Center, where generous floor space and good transport links do half the work.

Few cities suit an event like this as well as Las Vegas. As a destination, Las Vegas combines accessibility, hospitality and a character all its own. Getting to Las Vegas is simple thanks to its airport links and well-developed local transport network. Rooms near the venue go quickly around the dates, but the wider city offers plenty of alternatives within easy reach.

Buyers will find Metallurgical Industry, Metal Forming, Welding, Metalworking and Chemicals & Materials on display, with plenty of room to source, compare and negotiate. It compresses the sales cycle, letting buyers see, touch and compare before a single follow-up email is sent. Generous breaks and social sessions leave plenty of room to network.

It is as much about the deals made on the floor as the products on display. FABTECH 2026 continues to serve manufacturers, distributors and sourcing teams as a practical platform for sourcing, networking and market insight.

Working out the logistics? Our United States guide covers how to reach the venues and what to know before you go.