With skilled labor in high demand and the need for practical, applicable training at an all-time high, METALCON 2025 is putting education front and center. This year’s event — taking place October 21–23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center — offers the industry’s most focused, metal-specific education experience, uniquely designed to deliver skills professionals can apply immediately in the field.
With more than 35 educational sessions—including pre-show workshops, intensive masterclasses, live-action training clinics, on-the-ground tool demos, and an in-depth training zone—METALCON’s education programming sets a new standard in career advancement and workforce development. Backed by the authority and expertise only METALCON can offer, it’s designed to serve professionals at every level, whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned veteran looking to sharpen your edge.
Attendees can:
- Earn AIA and FL CILB continuing education credits
- Learn from top minds in metal construction, architecture and engineering
- Access free educational sessions right on the show floor
Sessions are designed to meet real-world challenges and deliver practical knowledge that contractors, installers, architects, designers, engineers and building owners can immediately apply on the job.
Masterclass Series: Advanced Learning for Industry Pros
METALCON’s Masterclass Learning Sessions (Room S116) offer deep dives into some of the industry’s most urgent topics:
Each session is led by recognized industry experts, delivering actionable insights and technical depth to help elevate quality, reduce risk and boost profitability.
Hands-On Training: Only available at METALCON
What truly sets METALCON apart is its unrivaled commitment to hands-on metal construction training — a critical need as the industry faces workforce shortages and increasing demand for skilled labor.
METALCON Training Zone
The METALCON Training Zone sponsored by Sherwin Williams, offers hands-on training for roofing contractors. This dedicated area of the exhibit hall features live demonstrations and education using a variety of mock-ups and materials such as painted steel, aluminum, zinc, copper and other exotic materials.
Led by John Sheridan of Sheridan Metal Resources and his team of experts, this zone delivers bilingual (English and Spanish) hands-on training that emphasizes precise detailing and the use of appropriate tools, equipping contractors, remodelers and other professionals to elevate their skills, ensuring the best, most efficient and cleanest work when installing various metal roof systems.
Metal Mastery Clinics
Presented by the Metal Construction Association and Metal Roofing Alliance, this series of clinics takes place on the show floor (Booth 7086) and features expert instruction and installation techniques on:
- Standing Seam Metal Panels
- Prefinished & Stone-Coated Metal Panels
- Preformed Painted Metal Shingles
- Soldering Techniques for Architectural Sheet Copper
- Retrofit Systems with Metal Roofing
“METALCON is more than just a tradeshow — it’s the industry’s premier training ground,” said Judy Geller, METALCON Vice President. “It’s the only place where professionals can access metal-focused, job-ready training delivered live and in real time. At METALCON, education isn’t a side offering; it’s the core experience. In a time when our industry faces serious labor shortages and a growing need for upskilling, METALCON stands out by providing practical, hands-on learning that professionals can immediately apply in the field or at the office.”
