Sheet metal contractors and top industry decision makers from around the country will converge Oct. 20-23 for the 2019 Annual SMACNA Convention at the JW Marriot in Austin, Texas. In celebration of SMACNA’s 75th anniversary, attendees should expect the same great annual event but bigger. The convention features more than 30 industry-specific and professional educational sessions, a product show, new technology sessions, a keynote address from master impressionist Gordie Brown and an exclusive concert by Foreigner top off the event.

Headed to the convention? We will see you there! Keep this copy of SNIPS close and you will always have a schedule of the day’s events:

Saturday, Oct. 19

2 PM – 6 PM | Convention and PAC Registration | Grand Ballroom Foyer

Sunday, Oct. 20

6:45 AM | Shuttle Service to The Golf Club at Star Ranch (Golf Outing) | JW Marriott Lobby Entrance

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | College of Fellows Buffet Breakfast | The Golf Club at Star Ranch

8 AM – 5 PM | Convention and PAC Registration | Grand Ballroom Foyer

8 AM – 4 PM | SMOHIT Health and Wellness Fair | Grand Ballroom 4

8:30 AM – 1 PM | College of Fellows Golf Tournament | The Golf Club at Star Ranch

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | College of Fellows Meeting | Room 401

6:30 PM – 8 PM | Meet and Greet Reception| Lonestar Ballroom

Monday October 21

7 AM – 4 PM | Convention Registration| Grand Ballroom Foyer

7 AM – NOON | PAC Registration | Grand Ballroom Foyer

7:30 AM – 9 AM | HVAC Contractors Forum: 10 Behaviors to Lead an Inspiring Construction Experience | Lonestar Ballroom A&B

7:30 AM – 9 AM | Architectural S/M Contractors Forum: Leveraging Technology to Improve Outcomes - An Architect’s Perspective | Room 401

7:30 AM – 9 AM | Cybersecurity and Social Engineering - Your Biggest Threat & How to Stay Safe | Grand Ballroom 2

7:30 AM – 9 AM | The Internet of Things (A New Horizons Foundation Project) | Grand Ballroom 3

7:30 AM – 9 AM | Three Pillars of Powerful Communication | Grand Ballroom 4

9:30 AM – 11 AM | Residential Contractors Forum: All Hat, No Cattle? Building a Financially Accountable Marketing Plan | Room 401

9:30 AM – 11 AM | Industrial Contractors Forum: Industrial Ventilation Outlook and Opportunities | Grand Ballroom 3

9:30 AM – 11 AM | JATC Best Practices – Building for the Future of Recruitment, Retention, Development and Technology | Lonestar A&B

9:30 AM – 11 AM | Powered Productivity: Super Tech Tools to Get Stuff Done | Grand Ballroom 4

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Keynote Presentation and Lunch | Grand Ballroom

2 PM – 3:30 PM | How to Choose and Build Trusted Teams: The Magical “Gut Feel” Revealed! | Grand Ballroom 1

2 PM – 3:30 PM | Powered Productivity: Super Tech Tools to Get Stuff Done | Grand Ballroom 4

2 PM – 3:30 PM | SMACNA Technical Services & Research Update | Grand Ballroom 3

2 PM – 3:30 PM | Engaging a Workforce in Transition (a New Horizons Foundation Project) | Grand Ballroom 2

6 PM – 7:15 PM | PAC Reception and Silent Auction | Grand Ballroom

7:15 PM – 9:30 PM | PAC Dinner | Grand Ballroom

Tuesday October 22

6:30 AM – 2 PM | Convention Registration | Grand Ballroom Foyer

7 AM – 11:30 AM | Product Show | Griffin Hall

7 AM – 9 AM | Breakfast at the Product Show | Griffin Hall

7:30 AM – 11:25 AM | New Technology Sessions | Griffin Hall, Level 2

8 AM – 10 AM | Spouse Breakfast | Grand Ballroom

9 AM – NOON | PAC Auction Pickup | Rooms 402-403

1:30 PM - 3 PM | Architectural Building Enclosures and Wall Panel Systems – Practical Applications and Best Practices | Grand Ballroom 2

1:30 PM – 3 PM | Engaging a Workforce in Transition (a New Horizons Foundation Project) | Grand Ballroom 3

1:30 PM – 3 PM | Is Your Risk Management “Driving” Your Profits or is “Driving” Draining Them? | Grand Ballroom 4

1:30 PM - 3 PM | Communicate with Charisma, Clarity & Compassion | Grand Ballroom 1

Wednesday October 23

7 AM – 2 PM | Convention Registration | Grand Ballroom Foyer

7:45 AM – 8 AM | SMACN-IFUS Contributors’ Annual Meeting | Grand Ballroom

8 AM – 9 AM | SMACNA Annual Business Meeting | Grand Ballroom

9 AM – 10 AM | General Session: Kevin Brown | Grand Ballroom

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Labor Forum | Lonestar Ballroom

11:45 AM – 1:15 PM | President’s Lunch | Grand Ballroom

1:30 PM – 3 PM | Three Pillars of Powerful Communication | Grand Ballroom 2

1:30 PM – 3 PM | Addressing Mental Health Issues through SMART MAP | Grand Ballroom 3

1:30 PM – 3 PM | Policy and Politics: 2019 and Beyond | Grand Ballroom 4

5 PM – 6:30 PM | CIC Reception | Congress Avenue Terrace, 5th Floor (next to pool deck)

6:45 PM – 10 PM | Dinner and Show: FOREIGNER | Grand Ballroom