The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) 2023 Annual Expo will be on held on May 8-10, 2023 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Expo is designed for architects, builders/contractors and engineers, with an educational program geared toward both skilled cold-formed steel framing professionals as well as newcomers. It will provide opportunities for education and networking as well as an exposition featuring state-of-the-art innovations, technologies and principles in cold-formed steel framing. Winners of the 2023 CFSEI Design and Distinguished Service Awards will also be announced. The three-day conference is the only one of its kind dedicated to the cold-formed steel framing industry.
 Technical Sessions
The Expo will include several cold-formed steel technical sessions providing 10+ continuing education credits, a trade show featuring the latest technologies in cold-formed steel framing.
Speakers
- Cody L. Dailey, P.E., S.E., McClure Engineering Company
- Patrick W. Ford, P.E., R.A. Smith, Inc., Steel Framing Industry Association
- Chris Gill, Hilti
- Howard Good, Aerosmith Fastening Systems
- Madeleine Grimmer, Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc.
- Emily Guglielmo, P.E., S.E., F.SEI, Martin/Martin
- Jesse Hasenfus, Excel Engineering, Inc.
- Peter A. Humphrey, P.E., MiTek
- Jeffrey Klaiman, P.E., ADTEK Engineers, Inc.
- Clay J. Naito, Ph.D., P.E., F.PCI, Lehigh University
- Andrew Newland, P.E., ADTEK Engineers, Inc.
- Roger LaBoube, Ph.D., P.E., Missouri University of Science & Technology
- Kara Peterman, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Steve Reiners, Behlen Building Systems
- Benjamin W. Schafer, Ph.D., P.E., Johns Hopkins University
- Thomas Sputo, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., Steel Deck Institute, Sputo and Lammert Engineering, LLC
- Jason H. Wagner, P.E., DEWALT
- Chuck Webb, P.E., S.E., CSI, CDT, ClarkDietrich Engineering Services LLC
- Bill Wilde, Excel Engineering, Inc.
- Jennifer Zabik, P.E., S.E., Bennett & Pless Inc.
- Kirsten Zeydel, S.E., Nevell Group, Inc.
Expo Fee
- Full Conference $375 per person
(Full Conference Discount - Receive 20% discount after the first registration. Must be on the same registration.)
- Tuesday Only + Dinner Event (May 9) - $250 per person
- Tuesday Only Without Dinner Event (May 9) - $175 per person
- Opening Event Only (Tuesday, May 9) - $150 per person
- Wednesday Only (May 10) - $175 per person
- Spouse Lunch Per Day - $75 per person
Stipend Program for Young Engineers and Professors/Instructors
 CFSEI is awarding a limited number of stipends up to $1200 per winner to young engineers and professors or instructors to attend the 2023 CFSEI Expo. The stipend can be used for any travel and lodging expenses related to the Expo. Recipients will receive free registration.
Eligibility: The stipend program is open to engineers under 35 years old and all instructors at universities with civil and structural engineering programs.
How to Apply: Please email the application form to [email protected] by March 17, 2023. Recipients will be notified by April 1.
Sponsorship Opportunities
 The following sponsorship opportunities are available:
- Platinum
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
- Supporter
Accommodations
The CFSEI Expo is being held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. A limited number of rooms have been reserved from Sunday, May 7 to Wednesday, May 10 as follows:
Guest Room Rate Schedule
- Room Rate $279/night + tax.
The room rate is guaranteed until April 7, 2023, CDT. Guests can make reservations using the CFSEI 2023 Expo reservations-dedicated page on an individual basis. Guests must use the dedicated link to receive the rate. To reserve room by phone, call 1-800-445-8667 and mention CFSEI Expo as the group code.
Reservations made after midnight on April 7, 2023 will be subject to prevailing rates and accepted on a space available basis. Accommodations are not included in the registration fee for the Expo. Make your hotel reservations today.
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