The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) 2025 Annual Expo will be held on May 19-21, 2025 at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley Hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Expo is designed for architects, builders/contractors and engineers. It is 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 cold-formed steel framing technologies. Winners of the 2025 CFSEI Design and Distinguished Service Awards will also be announced. The three-day conference is the only one of its kind dedicated to cold-formed steel framing.
Call for Abstracts
The CFSEI Expo provides a valuable platform for networking with industry experts and exchanging knowledge on cold-formed steel framing design and engineering. The Expo organizers are soliciting papers for presentation at the conference. Abstracts are due October 1.
To be considered, submit your abstract and include the following details:
- Name and affiliation.
- Contact information.
- 500-word technical description of the presentation topic.
Why present at the Expo?
The CFSEI Expo is the premier event to learn about cold-formed steel framing (CFS) and network with experts. As a speaker, you can share your knowledge and influence the future of CFS framing design.
Emerging Technologies Forum — May 19
The 2025 CFSEI Expo introduces the Emerging Technologies Forum — a Monday, May 19 event covering product innovations and cutting-edge research in 25-minute sessions. CFSEI is looking for speakers to present topics such as:
- New software.
- New product development.
- Innovative construction methods.
- Groundbreaking research.
Submit your Emerging Technologies abstracts by October 1. Want a longer session? Check the “Expo Only,” “Emerging Technologies Forum Only” or “Expo and Emerging Technologies Forum” when you submit your abstract.
Key Dates
- Oct. 1: Abstracts due.
- Nov. 1: Notification of abstract acceptance.
- Jan. 1: Bio and 300 dpi head shot due.
- Apr. 1: Final presentation due.
Technical Sessions
2025 CFSEI Expo will feature educational opportunities in the latest advancements in cold-formed steel framing (CFS). Expo educational program is suited to both skilled CFS professionals and newcomers. CFSEI Expo sessions will be delivered by industry-recognized experts in CFS. In three days, expo participants will have the ability to earn more than ten continuing education credits.
Stipend Program for Young Engineers and Professors/Instructors
CFSEI is awarding stipends to young engineers and professors or instructors to attend the 2025 CFSEI Expo.
Stay tuned for more information.
Expo Registration Fee
Register before December 31, 2024 and receive 20% discount on Full Conference registration.
- Full Conference $425 per person
- Tuesday Only + Dinner Event (May 20) - $300 per person
- Tuesday Only Without Dinner Event (May 20) - $225 per person
- Opening Event Only (Tuesday, May 20) - $200 per person
- Wednesday Only (May 21) - $225 per person
- Spouse Lunch Per Day - $125 per person
Sponsorship Opportunities
The following sponsorship opportunities are available:
- Platinum
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
- Supporter
Accommodations
The CFSEI Expo is being held at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley Hotel, 4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612. A limited number of rooms have been reserved from Sunday, May 18 to Wednesday, May 21 as follows:
Guest Room Rate Schedule
- Room Rate $184/night + tax.
Hotel registration to open soon.
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