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March 23 to March 26, 2027
Concord Convention Center
Concord, North Carolina
2027 Convention & Trade Show
Call for Speakers
Concord, North Carolina | March 23–26, 2027
Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026
What We're Looking For
SEAA is seeking practical, experience-based educational sessions that provide attendees with ideas, processes, and tools they can immediately apply in their businesses and on the jobsite.
Our audience includes steel erection contractors, project managers, field supervisors, safety professionals, business owners, and emerging leaders.
The strongest proposals will:
- Focus on solving real challenges faced by steel erection contractors.
- Include case studies, lessons learned, jobsite examples, or demonstrated best practices.
- Encourage audience participation through discussion, Q&A, demonstrations, or panel conversations.
- Share both successes and lessons learned—not just products or services.
- Provide actionable takeaways attendees can implement immediately.
Preferred Presenters
SEAA strongly encourages presentations led by experienced steel erection contractors or other industry practitioners with direct field experience.
Vendor and supplier presentations are welcome when they:
- Are co-presented with a steel erection contractor or end user.
- Focus on practical applications rather than product promotion.
- Include real-world project examples and measurable outcomes.
Education comes first. Sessions should emphasize education over sales. Commercial presentations or product demonstrations without an educational component are unlikely to be selected.
Preferred Session Formats
We encourage engaging learning experiences such as:
Contractor Case Studies | 50–60 minutes
Contractor + Vendor Co-Presentations | 50–60 minutes
Panel Discussions | 50–60 minutes
Moderated Q&A Sessions | 50–60 minutes
Interactive Workshops & Field-Proven Demonstrations | 60–75 minutes
Our Educational Philosophy
SEAA is expanding its educational programming to emphasize practical, technical, and operational excellence. Our goal is to help attendees become safer, more productive, more profitable, and more effective leaders by sharing knowledge from professionals who are actively solving these challenges in the field.
Preferred Topics
The following examples are intended to provide direction—not limit your ideas.
1. Field Operations & Safety
Examples:
- Welding Quality Requirements, Inspection Responsibilities, and Code Updates
- OSHA Inspection Readiness and Compliance
2. Project Management & Execution
Examples:
- Job Handoffs and Project Kickoff Best Practices
- Insurance Claims and Risk Management
- Leading Multilingual Crews Effectively
3. Leadership & Workforce Development
Examples:
- Mentorship and Foreman Development
- Transforming Hiring and Onboarding Practices
4. Practical Technology & Innovation
Examples:
- Tech That Scales: Building a Technology Roadmap
- Digital Workflows that Improve Profitability
5. Business Management & Risk
Examples:
- Assuring the Successful Continuation of Your Business
- Contract Risk Management
- Building and Auditing a Safety Management System
Have Another Idea?
These topics are examples, not limitations. If you have an educational session idea that addresses a challenge facing steel erection contractors but isn't listed above, we encourage you to submit it for consideration.
Selection Criteria
- Relevance to steel erection contractors
- Practical, actionable content
- Technical accuracy
- Presenter expertise
- Audience engagement
- Originality
- Preference for contractor-led or contractor/vendor co-presentations
- Limited commercial content
What Makes a Strong Proposal?
- The problem or challenge being addressed.
- Practical solutions attendees can apply.
- Who will benefit from the session.
- Three to five specific learning objectives.
- Presenter qualifications and relevant project experience.
Speaker Travel & Registration
Travel expenses are not covered.
SEAA provides one complimentary full registration and one room night per speaker, excluding award program panel participants.
Ready to Share Your Experience?
Help advance the steel erection industry by sharing the lessons, strategies, and field-tested practices that are making a difference in your organization.
Submit your proposal by September 15, 2026.
Submit Your Proposal