Partners in Progress Conference 2026
Partners in Progress Conference 2026
Organised by Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA)
The 2026 Partners in Progress Conference is an annual gathering of contractors, mechanical system professionals, and industry stakeholders in the sheet-metal and HVAC sectors, brought to you by SMACNA. Over three days in mid-February 2026 in Orlando, the conference will provide strategic insight, best-practice sharing, networking sessions, and education on business operations, workforce development, technology adoption and union relations. The venue at the Swan & Dolphin offers full resort-style amenities combined with convention offerings, making it not only a professional development event but also a destination experience. Participants will engage in workshops, keynote presentations, union/contractor forums, and peer networking tailored to the mechanical construction industry.
Additional Details
Exhibition / Expo Segments / Show Areas
Main conference sessions and keynote theatresBreak-out workshops (contractor/union leadership, workforce/skills development)Exhibitor area or sponsor-show floorNetworking receptions and themed events at the resort
Target Audience
Sheet-metal contractors, HVAC and mechanical systems professionals, union leaders, supply-chain vendors, commissioning and construction managers, workforce-development specialists, and industry association members.
Statistics & Indicators
Previous editions have typically drawn several hundreds of attendees and dozens of exhibitors.
Speakers / Key Persons / Exibitors
Includes senior SMACNA leadership, contractor CEOs, union officials and leading industry service providers.
Venue Logistics & Access
On-site within Walt Disney World resort complex, with access via major airport, resort transport, and dedicated conference facilities.
Accommodation: Special Disney-rate rooms available for attendees.
Venue Address - 1200 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, United States
