AWS Society Events at FABTECH

AWS hosts a variety of valuable events–exclusively for members. This year, catch up with fellow members, find out who won the National Awards and Foundation Scholarships, network with industry professionals, and more.

 

EVENTS DATE & TIME LOCATION
AWS Prayer Breakfast Monday, September 8, 2025
7:00 AM		 Convention Center Room N226
Opening Session & Annual Business Meeting Monday, September 8, 2025
8:30 AM		 Convention Center Room N228
Comfort Adams Lectuture
by Dr. Zhili Feng		 Monday, September 8, 2025
10:30 AM		 Convention Center Room N228
Weld Wednesday Live
Topic: Starting a Welding Business: What I Wish I Knew		 Monday, September 8, 2025
10:30 AM		 AWS Booth B29000
AWS Opening Reception Monday, September 8, 2025
6:30 PM		 Hilton Hotel AWS HQ
Grand Ballroom
Plummer Lecture Tuesday, September 9, 2025
9:00 AM		 Convention Center Room N227b
Weld Wednesday Live
Topic: Welder to Inspector: Making the Leap Without Losing Your Identity		 Tuesday, September 9, 2025
10:30 AM		 AWS Booth B29000
National Nominating Committee Meeting Tuesday, September 9, 2025
2:00 PM		 Convention Center Room N136
WEMCO Excellence in Welding Awards Tuesday, September 9, 2025
2:30 PM		 FABTECH Theater
AWS Foundation Ceremony Tuesday, September 9, 2025
3:00 PM		 FABTECH Theater
Weld Wednesday Live
Topic: Beyond the Skills Gap: What’s Really Holding Back the Workforce?		 Wednesday, September 10, 2025
10:30 AM		 AWS Booth B29000
Rhenda Kenny Section Appreciation Luncheon Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Invitation Only
RWMA Happy Hour Wednesday, September 10, 2025
5:00 PM		 RSVP will be available soon.