The 2026 SEAA Convention & Trade Show, taking place May 5–8, 2026 in Kansas City, MO, is where steel erectors, fabricators, and suppliers come together to do real business. As an exhibitor, you’ll be in front of decision-makers from companies of all sizes, with dedicated trade show hours, equipment demos, and networking events that are built to spark conversations and close deals.
Lock in your presence on the floor, showcase your products and services, and tie your brand to SEAA’s education, awards, golf and pickleball tournaments, and fundraising events that keep members coming back year after year. With new event technology launching for 2026, it will be easier than ever for attendees to find you, book meetings, and follow up after the show—helping you turn booth traffic into lasting customer relationships.
Get ready for an immersive week where the steel-construction industry gathers to learn, connect, and grow. At SEAA’s annual Convention & Trade Show, attendees benefit from:
Top-tier education & insight — expert-led sessions covering safety standards, workforce development, project management, mass-timber expansion, and more help you stay ahead of industry trends.
Valuable networking opportunities — meet and mingle with fellow contractors, fabricators, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry leaders. Many attendees call it “worth its weight in gold.”
Access to cutting-edge products, services & innovations — the trade-show floor features vendors and exhibitors showcasing safety gear, tech tools, material solutions, and more—helping you discover what could revolutionize your job sites.
Engaging events & community building — beyond the trade-show floor, enjoy social and recreational events such as golf or pickleball tournaments, river-boat cruises, and informal “peer group” discussions that combine professional development with fun and camaraderie.
Real-world value for your company — from safety and training best practices to business management, workforce recruitment and retention strategies, SEAA brings together the tools and people you need to help your company succeed now and in the future.
Whether this is your first time or your fifteenth, attending SEAA gives you the chance to learn from peers, explore innovative products, build relationships, and emerge with actionable strategies that make an impact on both your jobsite and your bottom line.
The SEAA Convention & Trade Show offers a robust lineup of education sessions designed to give steel erectors, fabricators, and industry professionals practical, real-world value. From safety and training best practices to leadership development, workforce challenges, emerging technologies, and evolving industry standards, each session is built to help you strengthen your operations and stay ahead of what’s coming next.
Hear directly from subject-matter experts, peer companies, and industry innovators as they share insights you can apply immediately—whether you're managing crews, improving safety programs, optimizing business processes, or exploring new market opportunities. With a mix of technical deep dives, strategic discussions, and interactive formats, the education program ensures every attendee walks away with fresh ideas, new skills, and actionable takeaways.
If you're looking to elevate your team, your projects, and your company, the SEAA education sessions are where learning turns into measurable impact.
