Metal Tradeshow Conference & Expo | METALCON 2026 2027
METALCON 2027 - Louisville, Kentucky
METALCON is the annual conference and trade show of the metal construction industry, organized by the Metal Construction Association (MCA). The 2027 edition takes place October 26-28, 2027 at the Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202.
Show hours
- Tuesday, October 26: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday, October 27: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday, October 28: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Keynote presentations at 9:00 am on Tuesday and Wednesday
What to expect
The show draws 4,500+ professionals and 275+ exhibitors over three days. It serves the whole metal construction ecosystem: contractors and installers, architects, designers and specifiers, fabricators and manufacturers, owners and developers, plus emerging professionals. Programming includes keynotes and industry outlooks, the Contractor Business Success Center, installation and techniques sessions, Metal Mastery Clinics, metal performance and tools and technology sessions, workshops, and the Design District for design professionals.
Practical information
- Tiered registration packages, from single-day passes to the Total Experience package, with super saver, early bird, group and spouse rates. Maritz is METALCON's approved registration vendor.
- MCI is METALCON's only official hotel partner and the 2027 room block opens in 2027. Show management warns that rooms offered by any other housing provider are not affiliated with the event.
- Contact: [email protected], [email protected], +1-617-965-0055. Show office: 10 Midland Avenue, Newton, MA 02458.
Background
METALCON has been held since 1991 and is supported by the Metal Construction Association and its industry partners. The 2026 edition marked the show's 35th anniversary and ran October 7-9, 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, with pre-show workshops on October 6.
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Venue Map and Hotels Around
Louisville - Kentucky International Convention Center, Kentucky, United States