2025 CFSEI EXPO | MAY 19-21, 2025 | RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA  

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.

 
Registration
Call for Abstracts
Technical Sessions
Stipend Program
Sponsorship Opportunities
Hotel Information

 


CFSEI Expo Presentations

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

The 2025 CFSEI Expo introduces the Emerging Technologies Forum 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.

CFSEI Expo Technical Sessions

Technical Sessions

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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.

 

2024 CFSEI Stipend Program Winners

Stipend Program for Young Engineers and Professors/Instructors

CFSEI is awarding up to five $1200 stipends to young engineers and professors or instructors to attend the 2025 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.

Applications are due by March 17, 2025. Recipients will be notified by April 1.

Click here to apply

 
 

2024 CFSEI Expo Welcome Reception Sponsored by ClarkDietrich

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

Register Today

2024 CFSEI Expo Dinner Event at Pima Air & Space Museum Sponsored by ClarkDietrich, SFIA, SSMA and USG

Sponsorship Opportunities

The following sponsorship opportunities are available:

  • Platinum
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Bronze
  • Supporter
Click here for more information

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

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.

The room rate is guaranteed until Monday, April 28, 2025. Guests can make reservations using the CFSEI 2025 Expo reservations-dedicated page on an individual basis. Guests must use the dedicated link to receive the rate. To reserve room by phone, call 919-781-7000 and mention CFSEI Meeting/Expo as the group code.

Reservations made after April 28, 2025 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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