When and where is METALCON 2026?

October 7 to 9, 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center, Hall South A, in Orlando, Florida.

What are the show floor hours?

Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Keynote presentations start at 9:00 am on Wednesday and Thursday.

How much does registration cost?

The Total Experience package is $170 at regular pricing (until October 5) and $195 on site. The Design District package for architects, specifiers, designers and engineers is $275 regular or $295 on site, and the Workshop package is $495 ($515 on site).

Are education sessions included?

Yes. All education sessions except workshops are included with registration, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.

Yes. Full-time students and apprentices can get a free show pass by selecting "Student" during registration with a current .edu address and showing proof of enrolment at badge pick-up.

Wednesday, October 07, 2026

METALCON 2026

Name: METALCON 2026
Start: 2026-10-07T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-09T13:00:00+00:00
Location: Orange County Convention Center

The metal construction industry's trade show and conference for contractors, architects, fabricators and manufacturers.

PSMJ Resources, Inc. & Metal Construction Association

Date and Time

October 7 · 9am - October 9 · 1pm GMT-4

Location

Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive Florida 32819

About This Event

METALCON 2026 is a Realstate & Construction event taking place 7-9 Oct 2026 at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, United States.

METALCON is the annual trade show and education event for the metal construction industry, now in its 35th year. Over three days in Orlando, contractors, installers, architects, specifiers, fabricators, manufacturers, distributors and developers compare metal roofing, wall and building products side by side, meet suppliers and pick up accredited training on codes, installation and business practice. The show is produced by PSMJ Resources with the Metal Construction Association.

Who attends

The show is built for everyone who designs, specifies, makes or installs metal in buildings, including emerging professionals entering the trade.

Contractors and installers
Architects, designers and specifiers
Fabricators and manufacturers
Distributors
Owners and developers
Students and apprentices

Education and keynotes

More than 35 free accredited education sessions are included with registration, organised into learning centres, plus paid four-hour workshops. Keynotes open the Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 9:00 am.

Keynote: Jim Abbott, former MLB pitcher, "Nothing Can Stop You" (Oct 7)
Keynote: Kermit Baker on the construction and design market outlook (Oct 8)
Industry outlook: metal construction code updates
Industry outlook: Outlook 2027, the future of metal construction
Contractor Business Success Center (new)
Installation & Techniques, Metal Performance and Tools & Technology sessions
Metal Mastery Clinics and the METALCON Training Zone
Design District show-within-a-show for architects

Show floor and features

The expo in Hall South A brings together more than 250 exhibitors with live demonstrations and hands-on training.

U.S. Steel Experience featured pavilion
Top Product Awards across 8 categories
FORGE women's program
35th Anniversary Bash
New for 2026: Legacy 10 and 40 Under 40 recognition
Giving Back to Vets

Key figures

METALCON describes the 2026 show as 4,000+ professionals and 250+ exhibitors over three days. It reports that 58% of attendees buy or plan to buy within 12 months of attending, and 77% of exhibitors say the show delivers positive ROI.

Tickets & passes

Total Experience Package — USD 170: Regular price until Oct 5 ($195 on site); expo, demos, keynotes, networking events and 35+ free accredited sessions
Design District Package — USD 275: Regular price until Oct 5 ($295 on site); for architects, specifiers, designers and engineers, with curated education and AIA LUs
Workshop Package — USD 495: Everything in Total Experience plus two 4-hour workshops ($515 on site)
Student/Apprentice Pass — Free: Free for full-time students and apprentices with a .edu address