The Design District @ METALCON returns to Las Vegas, Nevada Oct. 21–23, bringing together architects, engineers, designers and specifiers for three days of targeted education, products and high-level networking—all centered around building better, designing smarter, achieving bold design, lasting resilience and high-performance results with metal.
Sponsored by PPG and produced in partnership with AEC Daily, The Design District @ METALCON is a dedicated area on the show floor that offers tailored programming, AIA-approved learning and access to a showcase of innovative products for both exterior and interior applications.
What to Expect in 2025
- Up to a full year of continuing education credits — all in one place: Attendees can earn up to a full year’s worth of AIA Learning Units, including Health, Safety and Welfare credits, with exclusive sessions focused on performance, resiliency, sustainability, acoustics, fire resistance and more.
- Morning kick-off sessions: Each morning kicks off with featured presentations from industry leaders, including Brian Zamora, Erla Dögg Ingjaldsdóttir and Tryggvi Thorsteinsson.
- Inspiring keynote speakers:
- Clint Romesha, Medal of Honor recipient and author of Red Platoon
- Alex Chausovsky, economic and labor market expert
- Live case study in metal design: Check out the 2,500-square-foot steel frame Barndominium on the show floor—soon to be Eagles Landing, a Montana retreat for veterans.
- Curated sessions tailored for design professionals
- Product innovation from 250+ exhibitors: Explore the latest in metal façades, cladding, coatings, roofing systems and envelope solutions across the expansive METALCON exhibit hall.
- Exclusive networking & The Design District @ METALCON: The on-floor Design District offers a space to recharge and connect with colleagues. Networking events throughout the show include the Welcome Party, Metal & Mimosas, Speed Networking and Oktoberfest Happy Hours.
For more details and to register, visit www.metalcon.com/architects.
