METALfab offers attendees numerous opportunities to network, learn, and connect with industry peers, suppliers, and manufacturers.
METALfab Meet & Greet Happy Hour
Tuesday, February 28, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Conclude the first day of education by connecting with fellow METALfab attendees at NOMMA's headquarter hotel, the Wyndham Grand. Open to all registered attendees.
NOMMA Annual Membership Meeting
Wednesday, March 1, 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Get a state of the association and members vote on the governance matters. Open to all registered attendees.
FENCETECH/METALfab Keynote
Wednesday, March 1, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Don't miss the joint FENCETECH/METALfab keynote. You will be inspired and walk away with tangible ideas to implement into your business. More details coming soon. Open to all
registered attendees.
Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, March 1, 12:00 PM
Kick off the opening of the exhibits floor with the ceremonial ribbon cutting, featuring volunteer leaders from NOMMA and AFA.
Exhibits Floor Happy Hour
Wednesday, March 1, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Grab a drink and join your friends from both AFA and NOMMA on the exhibits floor as we kick off the opening of another great tradeshow. Open to all registered attendees.
Ascend Tree Ceremony
Thursday, March 2, 11:00 AM
Join us in the NOMMA booth on the exhibits floor for the annual tree and leaf ceremony. The Ascend tree sculpture, created by Jack Klahm and Phil Heermance, represents the co-location
and unity between AFA and NOMMA. Individuals who won the bid for a leaf at the 2022 live auction will have the opportunity to place their leaf on the tree. Open to all registered attendees.
Joint Cocktail Hour Reception
Thursday, March 2, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for a happy hour before the AFA and NOMMA Award Dinners! Enjoy a cash bar while mingling with fellow industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to catch up with
old friends and make new connections before the main events of the evening. The cocktail hour will be held in the 3rd Floor Pre-function space. We look forward to seeing you there!
NOMMA Awards Dinner
Thursday, March 2, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Celebrate award recipients and NOMMA’s 65th anniversary. We’ll honor past leaders, recognize Top Job winners, and present the following awards: President’s Silver Star, Kinnikin
Scholarship, Clifford H. Brown, and Mitch Heitler. Ticket purchase is required. (Included in Full Package.)
Top Job Jamboree
Friday, March 3, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Top Job Contest applicants will present their jobs and share details about the work. Ask questions of the presenters and gain knowledge and inspiration from your peers. Open to all
registered attendees.
Shop Tour
Friday, March 3, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Get a behind-the-scenes tours of two local NOMMA member shops, York Metal Fabricators Inc. and Todd Miller Design Company. Ticket purchase is required (not included in packages).
