FABTECH 2026

FABTECH draws 31,000+ attendees across 1,400+ exhibits and more than 700,000 square feet of show floor. The show floor is organized into seven specialized pavilions.

FABTECH 2026 is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Show floor admission to FABTECH 2026 is free for attendees who register before October 16, 2026; registering after that date or onsite costs $50. A separate FAB Pass upgrade adds full conference access, VIP Lounge access, daily bistro lunch tickets, and jump-the-line privileges.

FABTECH attendees include job shop owners, plant managers, manufacturing engineers, machine operators, production supervisors, and corporate decision-makers evaluating and implementing industrial technology.

It is most useful for job shop owners, plant managers and manufacturing engineers who need to see and compare fabrication, welding and metal forming equipment in person, since more than 1,400 exhibitors fill seven pavilions and roughly 31,000 people attend. Those who only want conference-style learning will get less from the free floor pass and may need the paid FAB Pass for full conference access, while the keynotes by Amber Mac on AI, Jerry Rice and Steve Darnell lean toward leadership and culture rather than technical depth.

Attendees at metal fabrication shows usually wear business casual or company polos with work pants or jeans, and supportive closed shoes matter for walking the 700,000 square feet of the Las Vegas Convention Center floor.