March 2-4, 2027 Chandler, AZ

FMA Annual Meeting 2027

The Fabrication and Metals Industries' Leadership Conference

The FMA Annual Meeting regularly brings together manufacturing professionals from around the world. Join us and hundreds of executives and leaders from fabricators, manufacturers, steel producers, distributors, service centers, and suppliers in Chandler, Ariz. from March 2-4. Reconnect with strategic partners and forge new relationships during the abundant networking opportunities in the vibrant Sonoran Desert. You can expect informative sessions, peer-focused roundtable sessions, lively panel discussions, and industry awards.

Event Details

FMA Annual Meeting 2027

Date

March 2-4, 2027

Location
Gila River Resorts and Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
5040 W Wildhorse Pass Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226-5404
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Inside the Annual Meeting

A Leader’s Perspective on What Truly Matters

Hear from Jay Phillips, Chair of the FMA Board of Directors, as he shares why the Annual Meeting continues to shape his leadership, and why he personally invites you to join us in 2026. After years of attending, Jay has seen firsthand how taking the time to step away from day-to-day operations to network and learn can help grow your business.

FMA Annual Meeting News

Hotel Info

Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass

5040 W Wildhorse Pass Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226
PH: 520-796-4900
Room Rate: $299
Cut Off: 2/5/2027

Reserve a Room

Reserve your room by February 5, 2027 to receive the FMA group rate of $299/night. Attendees can reserve their room online through the Reservations Link or by calling 520-796-4900 and mentioning “FMA Annual Conference 2025" to receive the discounted room rate.

*Resort Fee has been waived. Resort Fee includes high-speed internet in all guest rooms; complimentary valet and self-parking; shuttle transportation (Phoenix Premium Outlets, Aji Spa, and Whirlwind Golf Club); access to the 24-hour fitness center, pools, and hot tub; complimentary bottles of water, coffee, and tea in the rooms.

Ideally located at the Wild Horse Pass Destination, Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass is a Four Diamond Awarded hotel neighboring 36 holes of Golf at Whirlwind Golf Club, Aji Spa, Koli Equestrian Center, and Phoenix Premium Outlets. All of this is located less than 20 minutes from Sky Harbor Airport. Hotel Amenities include: 2 outdoor pools with private cabanas, fitness center, business center, 6 full-service restaurants and bars for unique dining experience, and an award-winning casino featuring 1,000 slot machines, blackjack, baccarat, craps, roulette, and BetMGM Sportsbook with a Topgolf Swing Suite.

Testimonials

"Very good place to network and to hear objective experts give timely economic forecasting advice. Also great ideas for key personnel retainment and team building."

— Bryan Beckett, VP of Sales, Metalworking Solutions, Chattanooga, Tenn.

"Great place to network with fabricators and suppliers."

— Tyler Burnmaster, General Manager, Friedman Industries, Longview, Texas

"Professional presenters and great networking."

— John Mooney, Managing Director – Commercial, Olympic Steel, Bedford Heights, Ohio

Contact

Program Information

Julie Maddock

Sponsor Information

Jerry Gunderson

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