ISFA Fabricator Exchange™

The ISFA Fabricator Exchange™ is your opportunity to share expertise and shape the future of fabrication. This member-exclusive program gives you direct access to fabricator owners, partners, operations leaders, installers, and repair technicians through ISFA’s national and regional events.

We are currently seeking speakers for:

Learning Lab at The International Surface Event (TISE) – January 26–29, 2026 in Las Vegas

2026 Regional Fabricator Forums – launching soon in 8 U.S. cities

2026 Annual Conference – details to be announced

Suggested session topics include:

• OSHA Safety Update
• What is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
• Tariff Update & Pricing Panel – What to Expect and Communicating to Customers
• Business & Leadership Development for Fabrication Shop Owners

By applying to speak, you’ll:

• Gain visibility as a trusted voice in the industry.
• Position your company as a leader in front of key decision-makers and shop teams.
• Support ISFA’s mission to amplify the fabricator voice and elevate the surface industry.

Open Call for Presentations

Events are offered both virtually and in person, providing a variety of formats to share valuable industry insights.

Virtual events are scheduled around timely, hot-topic industry issues. These typically include a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A.

In-person events include:

Fabricator Forums: Feature 45-minute to one-hour presentations with Q&A on relevant business and industry topics. Share lessons learned and business practices that have worked. 

TISE Learning Lab: 30-minute presentations with Q&A on relevant business, industry and product topics.

Annual Conference: A three-day event built around education, connection, and industry awareness. It includes a one-hour keynote, along with additional presentations and panel discussions, that vary in format and length based on content.

All in-person events include dedicated networking opportunities.

Publicity

To promote these events, we publicize through various media partners. Event titles and descriptions my be adjusted to better engage audiences and rive attendance. The association reserves the right to contact media outlets of our choice and it not responsible for content changes made by external media partners.

Speaker Partnership Details 

As a nonprofit organization, ISFA proudly partners with subject matter experts to deliver meaningful education across the surface fabrication industry. In exchange for sharing your expertise, speakers receive:

• Co-branding and marketing exposure through ISFA event promotions, digital campaigns, and publications.

• Complimentary registration to the event where you are presenting.

• Valuable connections with fabricator owners, partners, operations leaders, installers, and repair technicians—the professionals shaping decisions in our industry.

Please note: most speaking engagements are unpaid. Specific arrangements, including event logistics and promotional opportunities, will be discussed upon selection.

Presentation Materials

At the end of the application, you'll be asked if we can share your presentation materials (slide deck, handouts or other resources) with members or event attendees. These are often requested before or after events for reference and may also be shared with members unable to attend. 

Have questions before submitting? Contact us at info@isfanow.org. 

Our team reviews proposals on a rolling basis and will follow up with next steps if your topic is selected. 

Submit Your Speaker Proposal Today!