AWS Theme for 2024 is, “Innovation. Inspiration. Impact.”

FABTECH makes its Orlando debut at the Orange County Convention Center from October 15-17, 2024. The American Welding Society (AWS) presents a week of exclusive educational opportunities and events.

Attendees will discover the latest manufacturing equipment, industry-specific innovations, and advanced solutions to boost productivity and efficiency. This year's theme, "Innovation. Inspiration. Impact," highlights AWS' dedication to connecting, collaborating, and shaping the future of the welding industry.

"AWS always brings out the big guns, featuring the best presenters in the world," said Lawrence Bower, CWI and long-time attendee. "This attracts top talent, making the workshops and seminars superb, and the networking with other attendees truly special."

Ways to Take Advantage of AWS Offerings:
• Main Booth (W4481): Learn how AWS can advance your career with educational programs and certifications. Take advantage of FABTECH-only offers:
• Join or renew your AWS membership with promo code FABTECH2024 to be eligible for the following giveaways:

o AWS Individual Members: Get 15 months for the price of 12
o AWS Corporate Members: Get 15 months for the price of 12 plus a chance to win an AWS Sustaining Membership upgrade
o AWS Supporting Company Members Enjoy a 7-day free trial of the AWS Sustaining Company Standards eLibrary
o AWS Student Members: Enter to win 1 of 5 exclusive AWS hats in our raffle.
o AWS Early Career Members: Enter for a chance to win an AWS-branded Carhartt tool bag.
• Enter our giveaway for a chance to win a custom welding helmet.
• AWS Bookstore: Enjoy 40% off all AWS publications and toolkits from show floor inventory (excluding replicas or third-party publications). Enter to win a FREE D1.1 or D1.5.
• AWS Welding Track: Maintain certification or earn PDHs with sessions led by industry experts, focusing on best practices and new developments in welding and manufacturing.
• AWS Professional Program: Attend sessions o materials joining technology and processes, including additive manufacturing.
• Poster Session: Explore graphic displays of technical achievements in welding and support students competing for cash prizes.
• ARC Stars Meet & Greet: The ARC Stars are convening at the AWS Main Booth on Thursday at 10 AM for an engaging panel/Q&A session, interactive activities, photo ops, and giveaways.
• AWS Foundation Booth: The AWS Foundation awards over $3 million in scholarships, grants, and fellowships to advance welding education. Visit our booth to see the names of recent recipients and learn more about AWS Scholarships and Grants.
• ArcJunkies Podcast Sessions (W304D): Attend daily FABTECH Live Podcast Sessions at 11 AM:
o Tue. 10/15 | 2:00 pm - Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement with Dr. Shahrukh Irani
o Wed. 10/16 | 11:00 am - AWS Endorsements with Andrew Provost
o Thu. 10/17 | 11:00 am - Emerging Trends in Welding Education with Tim Baber
• Arcs and Ales Mixer: On Wednesday, October 16, from 6 - 8 PM, head to The Pub - Orlando for networking, beer, soda, and appetizers (while supplies last). Hosted by Jason Becker of the ArcJunkies podcast and Matt Bartles.
• Join us at FABTECH 2024 in Orlando to connect, learn, and shape the future of the welding industry. Don't miss out on these exclusive opportunities and be part of an event that celebrates innovation and excellence in welding.
For more details on AWS events at FABTECH, visit aws.org/fabtech.

For press inquiries, contact Trish Fliss, tafliss@aws.org.


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The American Welding Society is the worldwide authority in the development of standards, certifications and educational programming for the welding, allied joining and cutting community. We are a not-for-profit organization committed to connecting the welding industry to our extensive collection of resources, informing our community of technological advancements and developing the next generation of welding professionals with the help of the AWS Foundation. AWS serves over 60,000 members worldwide, is composed of 22 Districts with 250 Sections and Student Chapters, and includes more than 1500 volunteers in over 200 technical committees, subcommittees and task groups. For more information, visit the American Welding Society's website at aws.org.