SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Jan. 25 |
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9 am - 3 pm | Pre-Conference Technology Workshop |
Beginner
Technology Workshop: Beginner *Seperate registration required, not part of the conference registration. |
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Advanced
Technology Workshop: Advanced *Seperate registration required, not part of the conference registration. |
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noon - 5 pm | Registration Open |
8 - 10 pm |
Haunted Bar Walking Tour
Join fellow attendees on this two-hour walking tour with stops at 3 seedy haunted bars where spirits and spirits meet. This is a great opportunity to explore a bit of New Orleans and have some fun! Carry your drink along the streets to each location while listening to various twisted tales of debauchery in NOLA. |
Thursday, Jan. 26 |
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7 am – 6 pm | Registration Open |
7:30 - 8:30 am |
Coffee with the Chairs
Stop by and grab a cup of coffee and chat with the MFA Chairman Keith Purves, Vice-Chair Charlene Clark and the whole MFA Ambassador volunteer team. This is a great chance for new attendees to learn about the best ways to take advantage of being at the conference and make some new friends! |
7:30 - 8:30 am |
Fabricator Olympics Round One
Try your hand at the Fabricator Olympics. Round one is a speed test featuring zippers! Fabricators with the top 16 times will move on to round two. |
8:30 – 10 am |
Team Growth and Retention
Team Growth and Retention |
10:15 - 11:45 am |
Virtual Shop Tours
Virtual Shop Tours Shops include: Would you like to share your shop at future events? Contact barbara.connett@textiles.org for more details. |
noon – 1 pm |
Lunch and Fabricator Olympics Round Two
Grab a hearty lunch with friends and help cheer on the top 16 competitors in a cutting skills contest! Fabricators with the top for times move on to compete for big prizes Round Three – held during the Costume Party. |
1 – 3 pm |
Intro to Digital: 2D vs 3D
Intro to Digital: 2D vs 3D |
3:15 - 5 pm |
Canvas and Upholstery Showoff Showcase
Canvas and Upholstery Product Showcase |
6:30 – 8:30 pm |
Welcome Costume Party
Kick off your week in style with music, dancing, and refreshments during the Annual Costume Party. The 2023 theme is Sailors and Sea Creatures – let your creativity go wild! Heavy appetizers and refreshments will be provided. |
Friday, Jan. 27 |
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7:30 am – 5:30 pm | Registration Open |
8:30 – 10:15 am |
Soft Vinyl vs Polycarb vs Acrylic
Soft Vinyl vs Polycarb vs Acrylic |
10:30 - 11:30 am |
Community Boat Project
Community Boat Project INTERIOR SPONSOR EXTERIOR SPONSOR
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11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Lunch and Annual Meeting
Learn more about the Marine Fabricators Association. Hear a recap of the past year’s events and look to the future while networking with other attendees. |
12:30 – 5:30 pm | Exhibit Floor Open |
4:30 – 5:30 pm |
Exhibit Hall Cocktail Reception
Located on the show floor. |
Saturday, Jan. 28 |
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7:30 am - 4:30 pm | Registration |
8:30 - 10 am |
The Devil is in the Details
The Devil is in the Details |
10 - 11:15 am | Brunch |
11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Tools, Tips and Tricks
Tools, Tips and Tricks |
12:30 - 1:30 pm |
Taking Your Small Shop to the Next Level
Taking Your Small Shop to the Next Level |
1:45 - 3:30 pm |
Patterning Center Console Enclosures
Patterning Center Console Enclosures |
3:45 - 4:45 pm |
Marine Flooring
Marine Flooring |
6 - 6:30 pm | Cocktail Reception |
6:30 - 9 pm |
Awards Dinner
Gather together one last time and celebrate award-winning projects, industry achievements, and the announcement of the welcome party theme for Marine Fabricators Conference 2024. Dinner and refreshments are provided at this commemorative closing event. |
*Schedule/speakers are in development and subject to change.