2026 Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) Expo
May 18-20, 2026, Westin Long Beach Hotel in Long Beach, California
The 2026 CFSEI Expo, presented by the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) is designed for architects, builders/contractors and engineers. The 2026 Expo Schedule is geared toward both skilled cold-formed steel (CFS) framing professionals and newcomers and provides opportunities for networking.
Technical Sessions
Cost
- Full Conference – $500
- Tuesday Evening Dinner Event Only (May 19) – $150 per person
- Tuesday Only Without Dinner Event (May 19) – $250 per person
- Tuesday Opening Event Only (May 19) – $200 per person
- Wednesday Only (May 20) – $250 per person
- Spouse Meals & Evening Event – $250 per person
The 2026 CFSEI Expo is designed for architects, builders/contractors and engineers focused on cold-formed steel (CFS) framing designs and systems.
CFSEI Event Details
The 2026 CFSEI Expo highlights:
- “Tool Time” Hands-On Exposition featuring state-of-the-art CFS framing technologies
- The Emerging Technologies Session
- Announcement of the winners of the 2026 CFSEI Design and Distinguished Service Awards
Westin Long Beach Hotel
333 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
Hotel reservations (Coming Soon!)
The Westin Long Beach in Long Beach, California, is the site of the 2026 CFSEI Expo.
CFSEI Preliminary Expo Schedule
The 2026 CFSEI Expo will feature the latest advancements in CFS framing. The 2026 Expo Schedule is suited to both skilled CFS professionals and newcomers with sessions delivered by industry experts.
Monday, May 18, 2026
1:00 pm – Registration Before Tool Time
2:00 pm – CFS – Tool Time Hands-On
5:00 pm – Welcome Reception
6:00 pm – Young Member Group Mixer
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration
7:00 am – Breakfast
8:00 am – Opening General Session
9:00 am – Break with Sponsors
10:00 am – Technical Session
11:00 am – Lunch: Annual Meeting & Awards
1:00 pm – Technical Session
2:00 pm – Break
2:15 pm – Technical Session
3:15 pm – Break with Sponsors
4:00 pm – KEYNOTE
6:00 pm – Dinner and Social Event
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
7:00 am – Breakfast
8:00 am – General Ethics Session
9:00 am – Break with Sponsors
10:00 am – Technical Session
11:00 am – Lunch: Award Winners Presentations
1:00 pm – Technical Session
2:00 pm – Break with Sponsors
2:45 pm – What’s Hot on the Hotline?
3:45 pm – Break
4:00 pm – Emerging Technologies Session
6:00 pm – Expo Closes
The 2026 CFSEI Expo will feature technical sessions on the latest advancements in cold-formed steel (CFS) framing.
CFESI Emerging Technologies Session
The Emerging Technologies Forum will cover 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
- Research
CFSEI Expo Sponsors
CFSEI is looking for sponsors for the upcoming Expo. Sponsorships provide a highly visible way for members to highlight their companies and products to a targeted audience. Sponsorship opportunities are now available at five levels:
- Diamond, $9,000
- Platinum, $9,000
- Gold, $6,000
- Silver, $4,000
- Bronze, $1,500
- Supporter, amount determined by supporter
Learn more about the 2026 CFSEI Expo sponsorship opportunities.
CFSEI sponsorships provide a highly visible way for members to highlight their companies and products to a targeted audience.
CFSEI Stipend Program (Deadline Feb. 28)
CFSEI is awarding up to five $1200 stipends to young engineers and professors or instructors to attend the 2026 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 professors or instructors at universities with civil and structural engineering programs. Apply here by February 28, 2026. Recipients will be notified by March 15.
CFSEI encourage all eligible individuals to apply for this valuable opportunity to connect with industry professionals, gain new insights, and advance career in the CFS industry.
Cold-Formed Steel Engineers InstituteThe Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) comprises hundreds of structural engineers and other design professionals who are finding a better way to produce safe and efficient designs for commercial and residential structures with cold-formed steel.
CFSEI members work together to develop and evolve industry standards and design methods, produce and issue technical bulletins, and provide seminars and online training to improve the knowledge and skills base of engineers and design professionals. For more information, visit www.cfsei.org.
CFSEI is part of the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) family.
Additional Resources
- CFSEI Announces Winners of the 2025 Design Excellence and Creative Detail Awards
- 2025 CFSEI Expo’s “State of the Standards” Charts a Stable Path for Steel Framing
- CFSEI Publishes Tech Note L400-25: ‘Non-Bearing Cold-formed Steel Lateral Force Resisting Systems’