SHOW PREVIEW and deep-rooted manufacturing history make it an ideal setting for an event of this scale, bringing together professionals from across the country to explore new technologies, forge connections and address industry challenges. This year, we’ re delivering more than just scale— we’ re ensuring attendees walk away with meaningful insights, supplier connections and practical strategies to enhance their operations.”
FABTECH has officially renamed its METALFORM Pavilion to the‘ Stamping, Tool & Die, and Press Automation Pavilion’ to better reflect the diverse range of products and services featured and on display at the event. With this name change, the Precision Metalforming Association( PMA), which manages the pavilion, aims to provide clarity to PMA’ s role within FABTECH as well as the key technologies featured in the pavilion.
A packed programme
In addition to keynotes and panels, FABTECH 2025 will offer more than 180 expert-led conference sessions across 12 educational tracks, covering critical topics such as advanced manufacturing technology, workforce development and trends in job shop production and operations. FABTECH 2025 will highlight advancements in automation, precision engineering and materials innovation that support high-performance applications across the manufacturing sector.
“ FABTECH’ s Emerging Leaders Programme will return, following its successful launch at FABTECH 2024. This programme offers earlycareer professionals specialised education, mentorship and networking opportunities designed to empower the next generation with the skills and connections needed to excel in an evolving workforce. Additionally, attendees can look forward to the return of popular event features such as the Women of FABTECH
Opening hours programme, the
Monday 8 September: Industry Night Party 9am- 5pm and the FABTECH
Biergarten. These Tuesday 9 September: signature offerings 9am- 5pm provide exceptional networking
Wednesday 10 September: opportunities and
9am- 5pm enhance the overall event experience Thursday 11 September: 9am- 3pm for all participants,” added the show organiser.
New for 2025, the Job Shop Pavilion will debut at FABTECH 2025 to address the growing demand for solutions tailored to small and mid-sized manufacturers. This pavilion will focus on strategies to enhance operational efficiency, streamline production workflows and connect attendees with suppliers offering custom job shop solutions. It joins six other specialised technology pavilions— Automation, Forming and Fabricating, Tube and Pipe, Stamping and Press Automation, Welding and Finishing.
Keynote line-up
FABTECH 2025’ s keynote line-up will feature well-known leaders who will share actionable insights on leadership, teamwork and business performance. These will include:
■‘ Over the Wall Thinking’ Monday 8 September( 8:30-9:30 a. m. CT)
Andy Papathanassiou, NASCAR visionary and motorsports industry innovator, will explore how high-pressure environments demand quick decisionmaking, teamwork and innovation. He will discuss how the strategies he introduced to NASCAR pit crews—
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