Conferences

Training and Networking for Every Interest, at All Levels Of Your Company

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) offers a diverse slate of conferences and meetings tailored to the varied needs of its members, from executive leaders and field personnel to safety professionals, technology innovators, and service contractors.

MCAA Annual Convention

Members-Only

MCAA’s Annual Convention is the industry’s premier gathering of senior executives and key decision-makers. This signature event combines high-impact education, nationally recognized speakers, and exceptional entertainment with an environment designed for meaningful, top-tier networking. For sponsors and exhibitors, the convention offers a rare opportunity to engage with the most influential leaders in mechanical contracting. Opportunities are limited, carefully curated, and highly sought after—offering standout visibility in a setting that defines industry excellence.

• When: March (annually)
• Who Should Attend: Principals, Senior Management, Middle Management, Safety & Health Professionals, Project Managers, Operations Personnel, Students & Faculty, Local Affiliate Executives, Family Members
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MSCA Annual Education Conference

Open to All Companies

MSCA Annual Educational Conference is the industry’s only event specifically designed for mechanical service companies and the unique challenges they face. The program explores critical topics like leadership, personnel management, finance, service technology, training, and recruiting—equipping attendees with practical tools to do more with their time, resources, and teams. In addition to expert-led education sessions, the conference features structured networking, peer group discussions, and social events that foster meaningful connections. Sponsors and exhibitors also benefit from participation in a well-attended exhibit, where service-focused decision-makers actively explore tools, technologies, and partnerships to help their businesses run more efficiently.

• When: October/November (annually)
• Who Should Attend: Principals, Senior Management, Middle Management, Safety & Health Professionals, Project Managers, Operations Personnel, Students & Faculty, Local Chapter Executives
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Safety & Health Conference

Open to All Companies

Co-hosted by MCAA, SMACNA, and TAUC, the Safety & Health Conference brings together safety professionals, risk managers, and operations leaders to explore emerging technologies, regulatory trends, and evolving best practices that directly impact jobsite safety and compliance. Through a series of expert-led education sessions, interactive workshops, and two targeted summits—Construction Mental Health and Construction Risk Management—attendees gain actionable insights to advance their company’s safety programs. For sponsors and exhibitors, this event offers a powerful opportunity to align your brand with safety leadership and connect directly with the professionals responsible for keeping construction crews safe and projects on track.

• When: January (annually)
• Who Should Attend: Safety & Health Professionals, Risk Managers, Operations Personnel, Local Executives, and Association Leaders
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MEP Innovation Conference

Open to All Companies

Hosted in partnership by MCAA, NECA, and SMACNA, the MEP Innovation Conference is the industry’s leading technology event for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, service, and sheet metal contractors. This three-day, cross-trade conference features contractor-led education sessions, interactive roundtables, and hands-on technology demonstrations designed to improve productivity, profitability, and collaboration across the MEP trades. For sponsors, the conference offers an exceptional opportunity to showcase solutions directly to forward-thinking contractors from three major trade associations—all seeking tools and technologies that can give them a competitive edge.

• When: January (annually)
• Who Should Attend: VPs, VP Operations, CTO, CIO, VDC Managers, Project Managers, Fabrication Managers, Estimators
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Field Leaders Conference

Members-Only

MCAA’s Field Leaders Conference is where foremen, superintendents, and other field leaders gain the tools and perspective to elevate their impact on the job and within their companies. Attendees learn to see themselves not just as skilled tradespeople, but as professionals and vital members of the management team. Through focused sessions, they explore leadership strategies, goal setting, financial awareness, customer relationships, and what it truly means to lead in the field. For sponsors, this conference offers direct access to the people who drive productivity, quality, and culture on every project.

• When: Spring and Fall (twice annually)
• Who Should Attend: Project Managers, Supervisors/Field Leaders, Foremen, Superintendents, Journeymen/Apprentices
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NCPWB Annual Technical Conference

Open to All Companies

This annual conference brings together leaders in pipe welding to exchange technical knowledge, explore emerging trends, and address key policies shaping the joint NCPWB/UA welder certification program. Sessions focus on ensuring contractor compliance with ASME pressure piping codes and advancing best practices in shop and field welding. For sponsors, the conference offers direct access to a highly specialized audience of welding decision-makers, including contractors, administrators, UA representatives, and chapter technical staff. These are the people who influence certification, innovation, and performance on the job.

• When: April (annually)
• Who Should Attend: Contractors, Principals, Senior Management, Middle Management, Project Managers, Operations Personnel, Welding Personnel, CWI’s, UA Representatives, Chapter Executives, Chapter Technical Representatives, and Chapter Administrators
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PCA Plumbing Service Conference

Members-Only

This two-day conference is designed to strengthen every aspect of a plumbing service business—from customer experience to profitability, labor management, and safety. Through a mix of instruction and peer-to-peer discussions, attendees explore practical strategies for improving plumbing service operations, team performance, and financial outcomes. For sponsors, this event offers targeted access to plumbing service professionals looking for solutions that support growth, efficiency, and field success in a competitive market.

• When: May (annually)
• Who Should Attend: Plumbing Service Contractors, Principals, Senior Managers, Middle Managers, Project Managers and Operations Personnel
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WiMI Conference

Open to All Companies

The Women in the Mechanical Industry (WiMI) Conference is MCAA’s premier event dedicated to supporting, empowering, and advancing women across all roles in the mechanical contracting industry. From emerging professionals to seasoned executives, attendees come together for two days of exceptional speakers, industry-specific roundtables, and interactive educational sessions—all designed to foster growth, connection, and leadership. Sponsors gain access to a dynamic and growing community of women committed to shaping the future of the industry—offering brand alignment with empowerment, innovation, and progress.

• When: June (annually)
• Who Should Attend: Principals, Senior Management, Middle Management, Safety and Health Professionals, Project Managers, Sales Personnel, Service Technicians, Estimators, Operations Personnel, Supervisors and Field Leaders, Students and Faculty, Local Chapter Executives Audience Size: 350 attendees (260 contractors)
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Converge

Manufacturer/Supplier Council Members-Only

Converge is MCAA’s most exclusive strategic event—an intimate, executive-level forum designed to foster deep conversations and lasting business relationships. Participation is limited to 30 manufacturer/supplier companies and 45 contractor companies, ensuring meaningful interactions between senior decision-makers. These private meetings offer a carefully curated environment for big-picture discussions on emerging technologies, major projects on the horizon, evolving market trends, and relationship-building across the supply chain. Converge isn’t just a meeting—it’s a catalyst for collaboration, equipping industry leaders with the insights and connections they need to shape the future of mechanical construction.

• When: June (annually)
• Who Should Attend: Principals, Senior Management, Middle Management, Project Managers, Sales, Operations Personnel

Fabrication Conference

Open to All Companies

MCAA’s Fabrication Conference is among the most sought-after events of the year, showcasing cutting-edge techniques and best practices in off-site manufacturing and fabrication. Participants gain practical knowledge from detailed operations tours hosted by leading member contractors and insightful education sessions presented by industry peers. For sponsors, this event provides exceptional visibility and direct engagement with influential operations leaders, fabrication managers, and technical decision-makers. Attendees actively seek innovative tools, technologies, and solutions to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability in their fabrication operations.

• When: September (annually)
• Who Should Attend: Fabrication Managers, Operations Leaders, Technical Decision-Makers
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GreatFutures Forum

Members-Only

MCAA’s GreatFutures Forum is the signature event of our Career Development Initiative, connecting MCAA member companies with students from nearly 50 MCAA student chapters across North America. This dynamic

three-day experience includes student-focused education sessions, peer networking, and a high-energy job fair designed to launch careers in mechanical contracting. Whether you’re looking to recruit top student talent or demonstrate your support for the industry’s future, this event provides unmatched access to the next generation of mechanical contracting professionals—all while reinforcing your company’s commitment to developing future leaders.

• When: September/October (annually)
• Who Should Attend: Principals, Senior Management, Middle Management, Project Managers, Students & Faculty, Local Affiliate Executives
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• MCAA Annual Convention
• MSCA Annual Education Conference
• Safety & Health Conference
• MEP Innovation Conference
• Field Leaders Conference (Spring)
• NCPWB Annual Technical Conference
• PCA Plumbing Service Conference
• WiMI Conference
• Converge
• Fabrication Conference
• Field Leaders Conference (Fall)
• GreatFutures Forum
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