2 keynotes, 8 workshops, 35 educational sessions and over 275 exhibitors

By Emma Peterson. 

Don’t miss the largest international event in the metal industry – METALCON 2025! 

Every year, METALCON brings professionals from around the world and the metal industry together for three incredible days of networking and learning. Attendees can look forward to networking with like-minded professionals, seemingly endless roofing innovations to explore and education that will help make their business more competitive, efficient and profitable. Keep reading to learn more of what to expect from this year’s show, happening October 21-23, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  

Two inspiring keynotes 

This year’s show will feature two incredible keynote presentations! The first will be hosted at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21 by Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha. Clinton served in the 14-hour Battle of Kamdesh — one of the deadliest engagements of the Afghan War — and received the Medal of Honor. He has shared his story in a New York Times bestselling book (Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor), which inspired the critically acclaimed film The Outpost, starring Scott Eastwood and Orlando Bloom. In his talk, “Always Forward – Lessons in Leadership and Resilience,” Clinton will share about leading with purpose and persevering under pressure.  

The other keynote will be presented by Alex Chausovsky, director of analytics and consulting at the Bundy Group, on Wednesday, October 22 at 9:00 a.m. Alex brings over two decades of experience in market research and analysis. Having consulted with and advised companies across North and South America, Europe and Asia, Alex’s keynote, “Economic and Labor Market Update – What to Expect in 2025 and Beyond,” is the perfect resource for professionals looking to learn more about "time-sensitive economic events of concern such as inflation, interest rates, tariffs, immigration, labor market conditions, consumer spending, business investment and industrial activity.”  

Learn more about the keynote speakers!

Eight in-depth workshops 

Looking for a way to level up your practical skills while at METALCON? Make sure to register for some of these expert-led workshops: 

• Metal Roof Installation Training: Part 1 – Certificate Course: Hosted October 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. by the Metal Construction Association, this workshop promises to help you master the basics of substrates, safety, sealants and more!  
• Metal Roof Installation Training: Part 2 – Certificate Course: The second part of the October 20 course, this session will be hosted on October 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and builds on the learning from Part 1. 
• Roll Forming for the Metal Construction Industry – Part 1: Also hosted on October 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., this workshop offers a series of presentations from roll-forming experts, Shawn Huffman, Josh Beck, Andy Allman and Steve Ebel.  
• Advanced Metal Exterior Installation Techniques for Roofing & Building Contractors: If you’re looking for a hands-on experience that will sharpen your metal roofing and building skills, you don’t want to miss this workshop, happening October 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
• Metal Roofing from A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc): Hosted from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on October 21, this workshop is led by Rob Haddock of S-5! and is a crash course in everything metal! 
• Low Slope Detailing Workshop – Certificate Course: Happening in the afternoon of October 21 (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.), this is the opportunity to learn all about installing low slope metal roofing.  
• The Blueprint to Back Office Success – Managing Credit and Collections in Construction: And for those looking for some office help, this session on October 21 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. will cover everything from setting credit terms to developing policies and handling collections.  
• Roll Forming for the Metal Construction Industry – Part 2: Last but not least is the second part of the October 21 rollforming workshop. This one, hosted on October 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. will cover the same topic with two new experts, Brian Rogers and Paul Williams. 

These workshops are designed to help both beginner and advanced professionals to learn, earn credentials and work with industry professionals. 

Get more details about the workshops!

35+ educational sessions 

In addition to the more in-depth, hands-on workshops, there are a over 35 education sessions across six different tracks: 

1. Business growth and innovation: The sessions in this track help you find practical, expert-tested strategies that will help you run a smarter and more profitable business. 
2. Building performance: Designed for anyone involved in the design, construction or code compliance of metal buildings, this session delivers targeted, expert-led education about risk mitigation in the face of extreme weather events.  
3. Installation and techniques: Sponsored by CIDAN Machinery Group, sessions in this track aim to provide installers and contractors with the knowledge to improve their build practices.  
4. Masterclass: Sessions in the masterclass track are designed to help experienced professionals deepen their expertise by going beyond the basics and diving into critical, real-world strategies. 
5. Design District: The Design District @ METALCON was created specifically for architects, designers, specifiers and engineers. Sessions taught here deliver the inspiration, knowledge, connections and credits needed to help design professionals excel with metal. 
6. Metal mastery clinics: Hosted in the exhibit hall, these sessions feature Metal Construction Association and Metal Roofing Alliance experts and are the perfect resource for contractors and installers looking to improve their metal installation technique.  

These sessions are included in your registration and designed to connect you with the industry’s foremost experts in metal construction and design. Whatever role you hold in the industry, there’s a session that will help you. 

Check out the full list of sessions!

275+ trade show booths 

Last but not least, the show will feature an incredible expo hall with over 275 booths to explore! This is a great opportunity to learn about the newest innovations and solutions that are being developed in the roofing industry from leading companies like AkzoNobel (Booth #5005), Cougar Paws (Booth #7104), H.B. Fuller (Booth #3035), New Tech Machinery (Booth #4027), Sheffield Metals (Booth #4033), Unified Steel (Booth #7098) and Van Mark Products (Booth #4104). The Coffee Shops™ crew will be there (Booth #2001), so make sure to stop by, say hi and check out our soundstage, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams!  

Explore the full trade show map!

Register now for METALCON 2025 using this registration link and receive $30 off registration costs! Or use code 30MCS for the same discount!