The 25th Wei-Wen Yu International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures will explore advances in cold-formed steel (CFS) research, design and construction. Register for the conference, which brings together scientists, researchers, educators and engineers from around the world.
The event will take place Oct. 6 – 7, 2026, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. Virtual access is now also available.
2026 Conference on Cold-Formed Steel
Date, Time and Location
October 6-7, 2026
The University of Wisconsin’s Memorial Union in Madison, Wisconsin
Conference Description
The Wei-Wen Yu International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures is designed to bring together leading scientists, researchers, educators and engineers who have been engaged in the field of research and design of CFS structures for discussion of recent research findings and design considerations.
Schedule
Registration
- Regular Registration – $450
- Virtual Registration — $200
- Student & Post Doc Registration – $250
Sponsor
The Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) is a conference sponsor.
Conference Highlight
SFIA Cold-Formed Steel Framing Standards Development
Presenter/Moderator
Don Allen, SFIA Executive Director
- Moderator Session: Framing 1 (October 6 at 9:15am)
- Presentation Topic: SFIA Cold-Formed Steel Framing Standards Development (October 6 at 11:00am)
Don Allen, SFIA Executive Director
CFS Specialty Conference History
Under the direction of Dr. Hannah Blum, the conference is a continuation of the 24 previous international conferences sponsored by the former Wei-Wen Yu Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures.
Past CFS specialty conferences have been leading international research forums. These conferences featured dozens of technical presentations and attracted hundreds of participants from around the world. Organizers emphasized global collaboration and recognized student excellence through research and awards presentations. The conference legacy strengthens international partnerships and advances innovation in CFS framing research.