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Registration is now open for the 2027 Marine Fabricators Conference. This annual event, hosted by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), will be held January 7–9, 2027, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown in Nashville, Tenn.
“Registering for the 2027 conference will be an easy decision to make with this year’s conference offering new and diverse topics,” says MFA board chair Keri Ames. “It is a fantastic opportunity to learn, build relationships with your peers and suppliers, while mixing in a ton of fun at many social events.”
Attendees can register as an individual or a group for the full event, a single-day pass, a guest pass or the trade show only. A pre-show reception is also available as an add-on. Early registration is discounted for both MFA members and non-members.
The annual conference offers hands-on education across its entire agenda, as well as annual friendly competition opportunities such as the Fabricator Olympics and the Tools, Tips and Tricks contest. The conference also hosts fun networking opportunities such as the annual costume contest; this year’s theme is “Music Legends.”
“Whether you’re just getting started or have been in the industry for years, the Marine Fabricators Conference has something for everyone: great networking, valuable education and plenty of opportunities to have a great time,” says Christine Gerard, member programs supervisor at Advanced Textiles Association.
Registration is sponsored by Zünd America Inc. Current sponsors making the conference possible include:
- Trivantage® — Platinum
- Autometrix
- GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread
- Sunbrella®
- Keyston Bros
- RECASENS USA
- Robeco
- Serge Ferrari Group
- Strataglass® LLC
- WeatherMAX®
Exhibitor booths are available for the exhibit floor on the Friday of the conference. For more information, please contact educations and events manager Dana Smith.