DISCOVER, LEARN & CONNECT AT MARINE FABRICATORS CONFERENCE 2020!

Apr 16, 2019

Discover, learn & connect at marine fabricators conference 2020, Jan. 9-11, in Daytona Beach, FL for three full days of education & networking.

Call for Speakers
Would you like to be a speaker at Marine Fabricators Conference? This is your opportunity to share your expertise with industry colleagues. Submissions are due by May 1.

Want to Exhibit?
Share your products with customers! Exhibit sales are currently open and booths are going quickly. Booths are assigned in the order received so be sure to include your top four locations when filling out your application.

For information visit: https://marine.ifai.com

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