{"id":15920,"date":"2026-01-22T17:16:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T17:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=15920"},"modified":"2026-01-22T17:16:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T17:16:40","slug":"seaa-convention-dates-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/seaa-convention-dates-set\/","title":{"rendered":"SEAA Convention Dates Set"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/item\/steel-erectors-association-america\/\">The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA)<\/a> will host its National Convention &amp; Trade Show May 5-8, 2026, at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The event brings together steel erection and fabrication professionals for practical business and workforce development discussions and opportunities to connect directly with peers and industry leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees will also have access to the Trade Show, featuring new technologies and solutions for steel contractors.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Early Bird registration rates will be available through February 21, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The keynote speaker for the 2026 Convention will be Jim \u201cThe Rookie\u201d Morris, whose remarkable career shift from high school science teacher to Major League Baseball pitcher was immortalized in the Disney film The Rookie. Morris will speak on mentorship, leadership, and the impact of surrounding yourself with people who elevate your potential.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Convention &amp; Trade Show is where our members get the chance to learn from each other and reconnect,\u201d said Carrie Gualajan, Chair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/item\/steel-erectors-association-america\/\">SEAA<\/a>\u2019s Events Committee.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKansas City offers a welcoming setting and a strong local industry community, which makes it a great place to focus on both business and relationship building.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 program will include education sessions led by industry professionals, along with networking events such as the George R. Pocock Memorial Golf Tournament and Clay Brooker Live Music Night. The week concludes with the President\u2019s Dinner and Awards Presentation, recognizing achievements in steel construction and safety.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15921\" style=\"width: 809px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15921\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/54549326343_1e59f88bd3_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/54549326343_1e59f88bd3_c.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/54549326343_1e59f88bd3_c-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/54549326343_1e59f88bd3_c-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/54549326343_1e59f88bd3_c-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/54549326343_1e59f88bd3_c-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/54549326343_1e59f88bd3_c-577x385.jpg 577w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/54549326343_1e59f88bd3_c-487x325.jpg 487w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/54549326343_1e59f88bd3_c-570x380.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15921\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SEAA will host its National Convention &amp; Trade Show May 5-8, 2026, at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/item\/steel-erectors-association-america\/\">SEAA<\/a> is built on collaboration,\u201d said Pete Gum, Executive Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/item\/steel-erectors-association-america\/\">SEAA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen contractors, suppliers, and training professionals have the chance to come together, share what works, and support each other, the whole industry benefits. This event is about making that possible in a real, meaningful way.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Early Bird registration rates will be available through February 21, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) will host its National Convention &amp; Trade Show May 5-8, 2026, at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. 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