The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute’s 2027 CFSEI Expo organizers are soliciting abstracts for presentation at the conference, which will be held May 24-26, 2027, at the at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In addition to the Expo, presenters may request to participate in CFSEI’s Emerging Technologies Forum or be considered for a future webinar presentation.
Do you have a topic you would like to present at the 2027 CFSEI Expo or future webinar? Abstracts are due by October 15.
The CFSEI Expo provides a platform for networking with industry experts and exchanging knowledge on cold-formed steel framing (CFS) design and engineering.
Submit by October 15, 2026
To be considered, submit your abstract and include the following details:
- Name and affiliation
- Contact information
- A 500-word (max) technical description of your topic
- Four to five learning objectives for the presentation
- Brief Bio and photo
Key Dates
- Oct. 15: Abstracts due
- Nov. 15: Notification of abstract acceptance
- Apr. 1: Final presentation due
- May 1: Presentation review for AIA Compliance by CFSEI Executive Committee
Why Present at CFSEI Expo?
The CFSEI Expo provides a valuable platform for networking with industry experts and exchanging knowledge on cold-formed steel framing (CFS) design and engineering. Expo speakers share knowledge and have an opportunity to influence and transform the future of the CFS industry.
The 2027 CFSEI Expo presented by the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) is designed for architects, builders/contractors and engineers, with an educational program geared toward both skilled CFS framing professionals as well as newcomers.
The CFSEI Expo will also provide opportunities for networking as well as an exposition featuring state-of-the-art innovations, new technologies and best practices for CFS framing. This Expo is the only one of its kind dedicated to the CFS framing industry and will offer over 10 continuing education credits.
CFSEI Emerging Technologies Forum
The 2026 CFSEI Expo includes the Emerging Technologies Forum. The event 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
Submit your Emerging Technologies abstracts by October 15. When you submit your abstract, check all that apply:
- Expo (In-Person)
- Emerging Technologies Forum at the Expo (In-Person)
- Webinar (Online)
Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute
The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) comprises hundreds of structural engineers and other design professionals. Together, they are finding a better way to produce safe and efficient cold-formed steel (CFS) designs for commercial and residential structures. CFSEI members develop industry standards and design methods. CFSEI issues technical bulletins, organizes seminars and provides online training so that engineers and design professionals can improve their knowledge and skills. CFSEI is part of the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) family. For more information, visit www.cfsei.org.
Additional Resources
- Research, Resilience and Real-World Solutions Shape the 2026 CFSEI Expo in Long Beach, California
- CFSEI Announces 2026 Award Winners, Stipend Recipients and Distinguished Service Honoree
- More Than 250 Engineers Gather in Long Beach for 2026 CFSEI Expo (May 18-20)