FABTECH Expo 2026 Las Vegas, NV, United States

About the Event

Organized by Society of Manufacturing Engineers, FABTECH Expo is a three-day international trade show and conference focused on the metal fabricating industry. This is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding & finishing event, giving attendees a great opportunity to 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 the metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs. The event will take place October 21–23, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. First held in 1981, it will celebrate its 46th anniversary in 2026. FABTECH Expo 2026 is not a family-friendly event and is not open to the public.

About the Organizer

Established in 1932, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is a nonprofit association, representing the entire North American manufacturing industry, including manufacturers, academia, professionals, students, and the communities in which they operate.

About the Venue

Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) is one of the most modern, functional and largest trade show facilities in the United States and well known among industry professionals for its versatility. The venue hosts world's leading meetings, trade shows and conventions, featuring over 2.5 million square feet of exhibition space, 390,000 square feet of meeting room space and 144 meeting rooms, all located within a short distance from the Las Vegas Strip.