AWS at
Las Vegas Convention Center, NV
October 21–23, 2026
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AWS Society Events at FABTECH
AWS hosts a variety of valuable events–exclusively for members. This year, catch up with fellow members, find out who won the National Awards and Foundation Scholarships, network with industry professionals, and more.
| Event | Date & Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| AWS Prayer Breakfast | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 7:00 AM | Convention Center Room S221 |
| Opening Session & Annual Business Meeting | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 8:30 AM | Convention Center Room S223 |
| Comfort Adams Lecture By Dr. Jorge F. dos Santos | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 10:30 AM | Convention Center Room S223 |
| Weld Wednesday Live Handheld Laser Welding with an Ex-SpaceX Engineer | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 10:30 AM | AWS Booth S29112 |
| Best Practices in Welding Apprenticeship Panel | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 2:00–3:00 PM | Room S217 |
| AWS Opening Reception | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:30 PM | Westage Resort Pavilion 1–3 |
| Plummer Lecture | Thursday, October 22, 2026 9:15 AM | Convention Center Room S221 |
| Weld Wednesday Live The Next Generation of AWS Certification | Thursday, October 22, 2026 10:30 AM | AWS Booth S29112 |
| AWS National Awards Ceremony | Thursday, October 22, 2026 12:00 PM | By invitation only |
| AWS National Nominating Committee Meeting | Thursday, October 22, 2026 12:00 PM | Convention Center Room S207 |
| WEMCO Excellence in Welding and AWS Foundation Awards Ceremony | Thursday, October 22, 2026 2:30 PM | FABTECH Theater |
| Breaking the Mold: Women in Welding Panel | Thursday, October 22, 2026 3:00 PM | Room S210 |
| RWMA Happy Hour RSVP to connect with RWMA peers | Thursday, October 22, 2026 5:00 PM |
Taylor-Winfield Technologies Booth S39004 |
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Arcs & Ales Happy Hour
RSVP for Arcs & Ales
Each attendee must register separately using their own name and email address. |
Thursday, October 22, 2026 6:00 PM | Yard House at The LINQ Registration required |
| Weld Wednesday Live Bringing Automation into Welding Education | Friday, October 23, 2026 10:30 AM | AWS Booth S29112 |
| AWS Rhenda M. Kenny Section Appreciation and Member Milestone Recognition Event Luncheon | Friday, October 23, 2026 | By invitation only |