2026 industry trade shows
Department of Defense (DOD) & Defense
- DOD Maintenance Symposium: Jan 20–23, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ. The only official DOD event focused entirely on the maintenance and sustainment of weapon systems.
- AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition: March 24–26, 2026 | Huntsville, AL. Explores capabilities for Army modernization and strategic divestiture.
- Sea-Air-Space: April 19–22, 2026 | National Harbor, MD. The premier maritime exposition in the U.S., connecting military leaders with maritime domain advancements.
- Modern Day Marine: April 28–30, 2026 | Washington, D.C. The largest military equipment and technology exposition for the Marine Corps.
- SOF Week: May 18–22, 2026 | Tampa, FL. Sponsored by USSOCOM, this is the primary annual conference for the international Special Operations Forces community.
Metals & Advanced Manufacturing
- NASCC: The Steel Conference: April 22–24, 2026 | Atlanta, GA. Premier event for steel building and bridge construction.
- Metalcasting Congress: April 14–16, 2026 | Grand Rapids, MI. North America's landmark event for metalcasting industry professionals.
- IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show): Sept 14–19, 2026 | Chicago, IL. One of the largest industrial trade shows in the world, showcasing CNC machining and digital manufacturing.
- FABTECH: Oct 21–23, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV. North America's largest event for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing.
- METALCON: Oct 7–9, 2026 | Orlando, FL. Dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in construction and design.
Energy & Power
- POWERGEN International: Jan 19–22, 2026 | San Antonio, TX. A major global business hub for power generation and technology.
- DLA Energy Worldwide Event: April 21–23, 2026 | Arlington, VA. A flagship forum for energy logistics and national security.
- IEEE PES T&D Conference & Exposition: May 4–7, 2026 | Chicago, IL. The leading global event for power transmission and distribution.
- Energy Projects Show (EPC Show): June 16–17, 2026 | Houston, TX. Focuses on the lifecycle of major energy projects, from engineering to site selection.
- RE+ (formerly Solar Power International): Nov 16–19, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV. The largest clean energy event in North America.
METALCON 2025
Retired SSG C. Romesha: Keynote speaker at this years 2025 Metalcon.
Always Forward – Lessons in Leadership and Resilience
- Leading Under Pressure
- Courage and Perseverance
- Teamwork & Accountability
- Mentorship and Growth
Pictured Left to right: Kevin McCarthy & Ret. SSG Clinton Romesha
Department of Defense (DoD)
- AI Use Cases:
- Warfighting & Intelligence: AI supports battlefield decision-making, threat detection and autonomous systems.
- Organizational Efficiency: Generative AI tools like GenAI.mil streamline document creation, research and logistics.
- Predictive Maintenance: AI monitors equipment health to prevent failures and reduce downtime.
- Cybersecurity & Data Analysis: AI enhances threat detection and secure data handling across classified networks.
- HMI Role:
- Mission Control Interf
Energy Sector
- AI Use Cases:
- Smart Grid Management: AI predicts demand, prevents outages and balances load across renewable and traditional sources.
- Predictive Maintenance: AI detects faults in turbines, transformers, and grid components.
- Carbon Capture & Sustainability: AI tracks CO₂ pipelines and improves decarbonization efforts.
- HMI Role:
- Grid Control Dashboards: Operators use HMIs to monitor and adjust energy flows in real time.
Oil & Gas Industry
- AI Use Cases:
- Predictive Maintenance: AI monitors pumps, compressors and rigs to prevent costly failures.
- HMI Role:
- SCADA Integration: HMIs display real-time data from sensors across offshore rigs and refineries.
- Hazardous Area Control: Rugged HMIs allow safe operation in explosive or corrosive environments.
- Alarm Systems: HMIs provide visual and audible alerts for pressure, temperature and flow anomalies.
Advanced Coatings such as Galvalume which offers superior resistant to corrosion when compared to pure zinc.
Sustainability and Green Initiatives.
- Reduced corrosion rate offers a smaller carbon footprint.
Emerging Applications:
Renewable Energy
Solar Power
Wind Energy
Transmission and Distribution
Geothermal
Hydrokinetic Electricity
Ev's
Battery Protectors
