FABTECH 2026 After Parties, Receptions, and Networking Events
FABTECH 2026 Event Listings
FABTECH 2026 is more than three days on the convention floor. Throughout the week, welding professionals, fabricators, manufacturers, creators, sponsors, and industry leaders will gather for after parties, networking events, happy hours, receptions, and special gatherings throughout Las Vegas.
This guide collects the known FABTECH 2026 after hours events in one place. Each listing includes the event date, time, location, address, important details, RSVP information, and a Slag Tag Media takeaway explaining how the event may help you build relationships, create content, and grow your social media presence.
This article will be updated as new events are announced.
Event details can change, so check the official event or host website before making plans.
October 20th
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Precision Tube Laser Pre-Show Kickoff
Event Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Event Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Event Location: Precision Tube Laser
Event Address: 6180 S Pearl Street, Suite F, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Event Details to Know
Precision Tube Laser, proudly sponsored by TRUMPF, is hosting a pre-show kickoff event to welcome FABTECH 2026 back to Las Vegas.
Networking with industry partners, leaders, and manufacturing professionals
Drinks and food from In-N-Out Burger
A tour of the Precision Tube Laser facility
Demonstrations of manufacturing technology
TRUMPF tube lasers
Automation equipment
Interactive metal art installations created using the equipment in the facility
Attire: Professional casual
Registration Deadline: October 9, 2026, at 9:30 PM
Registration: Individual registration is required.
Slag Tag Media Takeaway
This event offers a strong opportunity to create content that connects advanced manufacturing technology with real-world applications. If you attend, consider recording vertical video, asking permission before filming people, tagging the event hosts and sponsors, and following up with any new industry connections.
RSVP Link and Details
RSVP for the Precision Tube Laser Pre-Show Kickoff
Event Website and Host
Official Event Page | Website | LinkedIn
October 21st.
WeldPorn After-Party
Event Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Event Time: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Event Location: House of Blues, Mandalay Bay
Event Address: 3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Event Details to Know:
The WeldPorn FABTECH Party is scheduled for the first evening of FABTECH 2026. The event brings together welders, fabricators, creators, brands, and members of the welding community for an evening away from the convention floor.
The House of Blues at Mandalay Bay provides a larger entertainment setting, making this one of the major evening gatherings connected to FABTECH.
Slag Tag Media Takeaway:
This type of event can be especially useful for social media networking. You may meet welding creators, brand representatives, sponsors, and potential collaborators in one location. Consider preparing a short introduction about your business, carrying business cards with your social handles, and asking permission before recording interviews or taking photos. A single good connection could lead to future collaborations, sponsored content, or new followers.
Free to Attend
No RSVP Required
Event Website or Host Website:
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PMA Member Appreciation Reception
Event Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Event Time: Exact time to be confirmed.
Event Location: PMA Booth
Event Address: Las Vegas Convention Center @ Booth
Event Details to Know: The Precision Metalforming Association traditionally hosts a member appreciation reception at the end of the first FABTECH show day. The event provides an opportunity for PMA members and industry professionals to connect in a more informal setting.
The exact 2026 time and access requirements should be confirmed through PMA.
Slag Tag Media Takeaway:
Industry receptions can help you build relationships with business owners, manufacturers, suppliers, and decision-makers. For social media, focus on learning what companies are working on, what problems they are solving, and what topics matter to their customers. Those conversations can become future article ideas, interview topics, LinkedIn posts, or collaborative content.
RSVP Link / RSVP Details Click Here
Event Website or Host Website:
Precision Metalforming Association
October 22nd
FMA Meet and Greet for Fabricators at FABTECH
Event Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Event Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM PT
Event Location: FMA Booth - C2001
Event Address: 3150 Paradise Rd, LV, NV 89109
Event Details to Know:
The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association is hosting a Meet and Greet specifically for fabricators and job shop owners. The event is designed as an opportunity to connect with other fabricators, exchange ideas about the challenges and opportunities facing job shops, and learn more about the resources FMA provides to the metal fabrication industry.
FMA members will also receive a limited edition hat or beanie at the event. The event itself is listed as free, although attendees need to have access to FABTECH. FMA
Slag Tag Media Takeaway:
For fabricators and small shop owners, this could be a particularly useful networking opportunity because the conversation is focused directly on the challenges of running fabrication businesses. From a social media standpoint, this is a good place to talk shop rather than simply talk equipment. Ask other fabricators what they are struggling with, what has worked for them, and what they are seeing change in the industry. Those conversations can turn into future content, collaborations, interviews, and connections that continue well after FABTECH ends. And, of course, if you are creating content at the event, tag the people you meet and @FMA so the conversation can continue online.
RSVP / Registration:
The event is free. Registration is handled through FMA's event page, and attendees should have a FABTECH expo pass.
FMA Event Registration and Details
As of right now, no special RSVP is required to attend (besides a FabTech Expo Badge) but check back on the FMA page for any updates. We will also try and mention them here if anything changes.
Event Website / Host:
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association
AWS Arcs & Ales
Event Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Event Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Event Location: Yard House at The LINQ
Event Address: 3545 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109
Event Details to Know: AWS Arcs & Ales is an evening networking event hosted by Jason Becker. The event is designed to bring welding professionals together for drinks, appetizers, and conversation after the FABTECH show floor closes.
Registration is required, and space is limited.
Slag Tag Media Takeaway:
This is a strong opportunity to meet welding professionals in a more relaxed environment. Social media opportunities may include introductions, group photos, and conversations about the future of welding. You can also use the event to identify potential podcast guests, article subjects, brand partners, or people to follow and connect with after FABTECH.
RSVP IS REQUIRED
Individual registration is required. Space is limited.
Official AWS FABTECH Event Page
RSVP Link
Event Website or Host Website:
American Welding Society
Metal Artist Collective Party
Event Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Event Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Event Location: Sosa Metal Works and Luis Varela Rico Studio
Event Address: Las Vegas, Nevada
Event Details to Know: The Metal Artist Collective Party is happening Thursday evening during FABTECH 2026. Hosted by Sosa Metal Works and Luis Varela Rico Studio, the event brings together metal artists, welders, fabricators, industry professionals, and friends of the metalworking community.
Slag Tag Media Takeaway: This event could be especially useful for meeting creative professionals, metal artists, welding creators, and potential collaborators. Bring business cards with your social media handles, capture a few vertical videos, and ask artists about their work and creative process.
Short interviews, behind-the-scenes clips, group photos, and artist spotlights can become valuable social media content. Be sure to tag the event hosts, artists, sponsors, and anyone featured in your posts.
RSVP Link / RSVP Details:
More details and RSVP information are coming soon.
Event Website or Host Website:
Sosa Metal Works | Luis Varela Rico
October 23rd
Metal Artist Collective End of Show Party
Event Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Event Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Event Location: Kevin Stone Metal Sculptor Studio
Event Address: Las Vegas, Nevada
Event Details to Know: The Metal Artist Collective End of Show Party takes place after the final day of FABTECH. It gives metal artists, welders, fabricators, and creators a chance to close out the week together.
The event is expected to provide a more creative and personal setting than the convention floor.
Slag Tag Media Takeaway:
This is a good environment for documenting the people behind the work. Capture artist stories, studio details, creative processes, and conversations about how people built their careers. These stories can perform well on social media because they show personality and experience rather than only products and machinery.
RSVP Link / RSVP Details:
We Cannot confirm if it’s open to the public or you need to RSVP.
Event Website or Host Website:
Metal Artist Collective
Some Details Still Pending & Disclaimer
Additional FABTECH events may be announced as the show approaches.
This section can be updated between now and FabTech Expo.
Readers should verify all event details directly with the host before attending.
Some dates, times and details could be wrong, or subject to change from the event host.
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Slag Tag Media Reminder
Attending an event is only the first step. To make the most of FABTECH networking events:
Bring business cards with your social media handles.
Make sure your phone is charged.
Ask permission before recording people.
Tag the event, host, brands, and people featured in your content.
Take both vertical video and still photos.
Record short introductions and quick interviews.
Follow up with new connections after the event.
Do not post private conversations or confidential business information.
Focus on building relationships instead of collecting random contacts.
The best social media content often comes from genuine conversations, useful introductions, and the people you meet when the cameras are not the main focus.
FABTECH is one of the biggest opportunities of the year to connect with people across welding, fabrication, manufacturing, and the skilled trades. The after parties and networking events can be just as valuable as the convention floor, especially if you approach them with a plan.
Meet people. Start conversations. Capture useful content. Follow up afterward.
That is how a few nights in Las Vegas can turn into new relationships, better content, future collaborations, and business opportunities for the year ahead.
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