The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute’s 2026 CFSEI Expo organizers are soliciting abstracts for presentation at the conference, which will be held May 18-20, 2026, at the Westin Long Beach, in Long Beach, California. 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 2026 CFSEI Expo or future webinar? Abstracts are due by October 1.
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 1, 2025
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. 1: Abstracts due
- Nov. 1: 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 2026 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 1. When you submit your abstract, check the:
- Expo Only
- Emerging Technologies Forum Only
- Expo and Emerging Technologies Forum
- Expo and Webinar
- Expo, Emerging Technologies Forum, and Webinar
Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute
The 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.
CFSEI is part of the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA), where its leadership as the industry’s key touchpoint for CFS design receives full support.
For more information, visit www.cfsei.org.
Additional Resources
- CFSEI Seeks Entries for 2026 Student Competition on CFS Design, Intent to Participate Due by Nov. 1
- CFSEI Announces Winners of the 2025 Design Excellence and Creative Detail Awards
- Insights and Inspiration Take Center Stage at 2025 CFSEI Expo in Raleigh