Registration Now Open for the 2026 Marine Fabricators Conference

Marine Fabricators Conference 2026

Steven Wayne and Jeff Newkirk give a live demonstration on a sewing machine during the 2025 Marine Fabricators Conference.

Aug 5, 2025

Registration is now open for the 2026 Marine Fabricators Conference. This annual event, hosted by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), will be held January 8-10, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, Ga.

“Our upcoming conference promises to be one of our best yet, featuring a strong educational program, tons of networking opportunities and plenty of fun,” says Charlene Clark, chair of the MFA Advisory Board. “We’re especially excited to return to Savannah—one of our favorite destinations—known for its rich history, vibrant culinary scene and outstanding entertainment.”

Attendees can register as an individual or a group for the full event, a single-day pass, a guest pass or the trade show only. A pre-show workshop and pre-show reception are also available as add-ons. Early registration is discounted for both MFA members and non-members.

The annual conference offers lively education across its entire agenda, as well as annual friendly competition opportunities like the Fabricator Olympics and the Tools, Tips and Tricks contest. The conference also hosts fun networking opportunities like the annual costume contest; this year’s theme is “Onesies.”

Registration is sponsored by SUREFAS and Zund America Inc. Current sponsors making the conference possible include:

            • Just Wholesale by Sailrite

            • Trivantage

            • RECASENS USA

            • Sunbrella

            • Keyston Bros

            • OMNOVA

            • WeatherMAX

            • Strataglass LLC

            • Serge Ferrari Group

            • Robeco

            • Wolff Industries

            • GORE® TENARA® Sewing Thread

Register here

Reprinted from the July 30, 2025 Marine Fabricator newsletter

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