The International Fastener Expo announced 11 conference sessions for 2019.

IFE events will be September 17-19, 2019, at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.  Conferences begin Tuesday and there is an opening reception at 6pm.

The trade show will be 10am to 4pm both Wednesday and Thursday. International and machinery preview hours will precede the trade show on Wednesday morning.

Conference schedule

Tuesday
Fastener Platings & Coatings  – Including Innovations: 8:30am – 4:30pm. Fastener Training Institute.

Controllers, Accounting, Credit & Accounts Receivable Managers Meeting: 9am – 3pm. Business Credit Management Association.

Uniquely Abled Project – A Possible Skilled Workforce Solution: 1pm – 2pm. Ivan Rosenberg, UAP chairman.

An Importer’s Hands-On Guide to Customs Tariffs and Duties Section 232 and 301: 4 – 5pm. Richard Wortman, managing partner, GDLSK.

Wednesday
3D Printing: 9:30 –10am. Andrew Edman, applications engineer, Formlabs.

Transforming Into a Digitally Driven Distributor: 10:45 – 11:15am. Chris Young and Lisa Kleinhandler, Product Genius Technology.

Connecting with Innovation: The Future of Infrastructure & Automotive Fasteners: 12:25 – 12:45pm. Christine Lomasney, CEO, Modumetal.

Avoid Customers Duty Surprises & Strategies to Reduce Duties Lawfully. 1 – 1:30pm. Richard Wortmann, GDLSK.

Data Driven Sales – How to Use Web Analytics & Improve Your Sales. 1:45 – 2:15pm. Joe Hake, general manager, Hardware.aero LLC.

Thursday
How to Protect Your Margins: 9:30 – 10am. Nelson Valderrama, CEO, Intulize.

Transforming Into a Digitally Driven Distributor: 10:30 – 11am. Chris Young and Lisa Kleinhandler, Product Genius Technology.

For IFE information: FastenerShows.com