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 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
7:00 AM		 Convention Center Room S221
Opening Session & Annual Business Meeting Wednesday, October 21, 2026
8:30 AM		 Convention Center Room S223
Comfort Adams Lectuture
by Dr. Jorge F. dos Santos		 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
10:30 AM		 Convention Center Room S223
Weld Wednesday Live
Topic: Handheld Laser Welding with an Ex−SpaceX Engineer		 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
10:30 AM		 AWS Booth S29112
AWS Opening Reception Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:30 PM		 Westage Resort Pavilion 1-3
Plummer Lecture Thursday, October 22, 2026
9:15 AM		 Convention Center Room S221
Weld Wednesday Live
Topic: The Next Generation of AWS Certification		 Thursday, October 22, 2026
10:30 AM		 AWS Booth S29112
AWS National Awards Ceremony Thursday, October 22, 2026
12:00 PM		 By invitation only.
AWS National Nominating Committee Meeting Thursday, October 22, 2026
12:00 PM		 Convention Center Room S207
WEMCO Excellence in Welding and AWS Foundation Awards Ceremony Thursday, October 22, 2026
2:30 PM		 FABTECH Theater
RWMA Happy Hour RSVP will be available soon. Thursday, October 22, 2026
5:00 PM>		 Taylor-Winfield Technologies
Booth S39004
Weld Wednesday Live
Topic: Bringing Automation into Welding Education		 Friday, October 23, 2026
10:30 AM		 AWS Booth S29112
Rhenda Kenny Section Appreciation and Member Milestone Recognition Event Luncheon Friday, October 23, 2026 By invitation only.