Galvanizers Association presents the
2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 19 – 22, 2025 | Cleveland, OH
About the Conference
The Annual Galvanizing Industry Conference is a premier four-day event that brings together industry leaders, professionals, and innovators to explore the latest trends, best practices, and operational improvements in galvanizing. Delegates will dive into a robust program featuring expert-led workshops, cutting-edge discussions on corrosion resistance and sustainability, and actionable strategies to elevate their work in this dynamic field.
The conference welcomes spouses with a tailored program of their own. While industry sessions take place, spouses can enjoy scenic tours, engaging daytime activities, and local adventures, ensuring everyone has a memorable experience. In the evenings, all delegates and spouses come together for lively group events, fostering connection and relaxation after a day of learning and exploration.
A Place Where Leaders Shape Your Success
Learn From the Best
Keynote sessions provide direct access to industry leaders’ expertise, offering strategies for innovation and sustainability that you can apply to your own projects.
Stay Ahead of Trends
Discover the latest innovations and sustainability practices in the galvanizing field, ensuring you’re equipped to lead in an evolving industry.
Networking
Connect with experts, peers, and suppliers, building relationships that can open doors to new projects, partnerships, or career growth.
Boost Your Expertise
Walk away with actionable insights from top minds, enhancing your skills and credibility in the galvanizing community.
Solve Real Problems
Bring your specific questions to Q&A panels with seasoned professionals, getting tailored advice for your unique galvanizing needs.
Get inspired
Hear success stories and visionary ideas from industry pioneers, sparking your next big breakthrough in the field.
Round Table Challenge
The Round Table Challenge is a featured event at the Annual Conference, designed to foster collaboration and innovation within the galvanizing industry. Each delegate is assigned to a table, with each table presented a distinct, real-world challenge currently affecting the industry. Delegates work together to analyze the issue, develop practical solutions, and prepare a group presentation to share their approach.
The event emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and knowledge-sharing, offering valuable insight into how different perspectives can come together to address complex industry problems..
Bi-annual Booth Exhibition
Every even calendar year the Annual Conference holds a Booth Exhibition, a dynamic platform for suppliers to showcase their latest technologies, products, and services. Participation is open to preregistered delegates who have secured booth space in advance.
Spouse Program
While delegates attend the daytime conference sessions, the Spouse Program offers a curated schedule of fun, engaging, and memorable experiences designed just for accompanying spouses. This program is a wonderful opportunity to explore the host city through exclusive tours, cultural excursions, and unique local activities in the company of others. These relaxed, social outings are all about enjoying the best the area has to offer—without the formalities of the conference itself.
In the evenings, spouses reunite with delegates for shared receptions, dinners, and entertainment—bringing everyone back together to enjoy the full conference experience as a group.
Get a Registration Discount when your company is a member of Galvanizers Association.
A Glimpse into Past Conferences
Sponsor the Annual Conference
Join us as a Sponsor of our Annual Conference. With a captive audience of professionals eager to explore cutting-edge solutions and best practices, your brand will gain unparalleled visibility through tailored sponsorship opportunities—think logo placement, exhibit booths, and shoutouts during keynotes and workshops. Showcase your products and services to a targeted crowd, forge valuable connections, and position your company as a driving force in this vital industry.