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Fabricator Forum - Atlanta, GA

Fabricator Forums is an ISFA event for fabricators and industry partners

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM (EDT) to Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM (EDT)

Regional Fabricator Forum

Real Talk. Local Issues. Industry Solutions.

Regional Fabricator Forums are where the industry meets face-to-face to talk about what’s really happening in fabrication shops. These are working meetings—not trade shows, not sales pitches. Just honest conversations about safety, compliance, operations, and what’s coming next. If you want a say in where the industry is headed, this is where it happens.

Why Attend

Every region faces different challenges. Regulations, labor, materials, and enforcement aren’t one-size-fits-all.  Regional Fabricator Forums exist to make sure:

  • Local realities are heard before national decisions are made
  • Safety and compliance expectations match real shop conditions
  • Standards and licensing are built with industry input

Who It’s For

  • Shop owners and managers
  • Safety and operations leaders
  • Local suppliers and industry partners

What You’ll Get

  • Open, peer-to-peer discussion
  • Straight answers on safety and compliance
  • A chance to influence standards, licensing, and advocacy
  • Clear takeaways and follow-up after the event

You’ll leave informed—and heard.

 Why Members Attend

“This is where we can actually speak up and be heard before decisions are made.”

“It’s not a sales event. It’s real shop owners talking about real problems and solutions.”

“I attend because what we say here actually shows up in future programs and standards.”

“It’s one of the few places where safety, compliance, and business reality come together.”

Be Part of the Conversation

Your shop. Your region. Your industry.

Registration Options

Credits Price
ISFA Attendee Member
Registration includes access to all sessions, networking events, meals as noted, and the shop tour.
$275.00
ISFA Attendee NonMember
Registration includes access to all sessions, networking events, meals as noted, and the shop tour.
$350.00

Agenda

March 11
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration Opens
10:00 AM - 4:40 PM Exhibitors Move-in
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Fabricator Tour - CR Design Center | Decatur Optional off-site tour with bus transportation provided

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Reception Networking with fellow fabricators, exhibitors, and ISFA leadership
6:30 PM - 6:30 PM Evening Dinner on your own
March 12
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Registration Opens
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Exhibitor & Networking Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome and introductions
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM ISFA Association Update Laurie Weber, CEO of ISFA, will provide an association update highlighting key activities and progress across the organization. This update will cover recent advocacy efforts, safety and health initiatives, standards and licensing work, workforce and training programs, and upcoming events. Laurie will also share where the association is headed, how member input is shaping priorities, and why these efforts matter to fabricators and the broader industry. 
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Exhibitor & Networking Break
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM OSHA Update & Fabrication Support An OSHA representative will be on site to share how OSHA supports fabrication shops through education, resources, and the On-Site Consultation Program. The discussion will focus on practical ways shops can improve safety, reduce risk, and stay compliant, with an emphasis on injury prevention, silica exposure awareness, and working with OSHA as a partner—not enforcement.
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM Exhibitor & Networking Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Tariff Update & Pricing Reality: What’s Changing and How to Talk to Customers We’ll break down today’s tariff landscape and what it means for material costs, pricing, and lead times in the fabrication and surfacing industry. We will cover what’s driving recent price changes, what to expect in the months ahead, and how tariffs may affect your business. The focus will be on practical ways to explain price increases, set expectations early, and protect trust and margins during uncertain market conditions.
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM Farewell and Takeaways
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Breakdown

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