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September 15-17, 2025
Expo: September 16-17
Mandalay Bay, Halls E & F, Las Vegas

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The International Fastener Expo offers valuable programs that attendees and exhibitors can participate in; two such programs are Bring Your Own Distributor (BYOD) and Rising Star. Nominations are now open, learn more and get your submissions in!

Bring Your Own Distributor (BYOD)

BYOD is a program that encourages exhibitors to invite buyers that they would like to meet with to the show. This program highlights the networking available at IFE and allows for distributor companies to join us and connect with peers, partners, and potential suppliers.

Here are the eligibility criteria for nominations:

  • Nominated by a current show exhibitor.
  • (Distributor) Company not represented at IFE from 2020-2023
  • Is not currently registered for the 2024 show.
  • The deadline to nominate is June 28, 2024.

Conditions

  • By invitation only, one-time exclusive offer
  • Non-transferrable
  • Limited supply (first come, first serve)

For more information and to submit, visit https://fastenershows.com/byod-program/

 

Rising Star Program

Rising Star is a program designed to invite any distributor, large or small, to nominate an additional colleague employed within the same company or within the fastener industry to accompany the distributor at the upcoming show.

Here are the eligibility criteria for nominations:

  • Nominated by a current attending distributor.
  • Nominee not represented at IFE from 2020-2023 and is not currently registered for the 2024 show.
  • The deadline for nominations is June 28, 2024.

Conditions

  • By invitation only, one-time exclusive offer
  • Non-Transferrable
  • Limited Supply (first come, first serve basis)

For more information and to submit, visit https://fastenershows.com/rising-star-program/

Approved recipients of IFE’s BYOD and Rising Star Program receive 2 nights hotel accommodation at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and free admission to attend the expo (September 10 – 11, 2024). Take advantage of these programs and submit your nominations today! We look forward to seeing everyone this September 9-11 in Las Vegas for IFE 2024.

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