{"id":417098,"date":"2026-10-02T20:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T20:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/417098\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T20:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T20:28:10","slug":"metalcon-comes-to-orlando-for-its-35th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/417098\/","title":{"rendered":"Metalcon comes to Orlando for its 35th anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 A national trade show devoted to metal design and construction is coming to Orlando for the first time.<\/p>\n

METALCON will mark its 35th anniversary<\/a> Oct. 7-9 at the Orange County Convention Center. Organizers said the industry event will bring together contractors, architects, engineers, manufacturers and other construction professionals.<\/p>\n

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Jim Abbott will deliver the opening keynote, \u201cNothing Can Stop You,\u201d at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7.<\/p>\n

Abbott, who was born without a right hand, played 10 seasons in the major leagues and pitched a no-hitter for the New York Yankees in 1993. His presentation will focus on resilience, adaptability and leadership. A meet-and-greet will follow.<\/p>\n

The show will feature 259 exhibiting companies, educational sessions and hands-on demonstrations. Florida contractors will also have opportunities to earn continuing education credits required to maintain their licenses.<\/p>\n

Other scheduled presentations include a discussion of metal construction code changes Wednesday afternoon and a market forecast from former American Institute of Architects chief economist Kermit Baker on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Attendees will also be able to watch the construction of a 480-square-foot tiny home using cold-formed steel. Organizers said the completed home will be donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports injured veterans, first responders and their families.<\/p>\n

New programming this year includes Spanish-language education sessions and bilingual demonstrations for contractors and tradespeople.<\/p>\n

The exhibit hall will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Pre-show workshops begin Tuesday, Oct. 6.<\/p>\n

METALCON is an industry event, and registration is required. Click here for registration, pricing and additional information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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