The special events at IFE 2024 are below. The list of events for IFE 2025 will be available in Spring 2025.
Fastener Basics and Beyond Workshop
Monday, September 9 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Room Jasmine B
Invest in your professional development! Grow your fastener knowledgeable well beyond the basics with this one-day workshop presented by the Fastener Training Institute. This seminar will be a fact-and-fun-filled day with highly experienced and dynamic fastener instructor, Carmen Vertullo, owner and founder of Carver Labs.
IFE Golf Tournament
Monday, September 9 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Bali Hai Golf Club
Join us for the 5th annual IFE Golf Tournament! Tee off IFE 2024 with golf, friends and fantastic prizes! Registration is required and includes lunch and two drink tickets per player.
IFE Welcome Party
Monday, September 9 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Daylight Pool, Mandalay Bay
Kick off the International Fastener Expo with a fun night of networking, appetizers, and drinks. The cost is $20 and you must register to attend. All attendees are required to be 21 years of age and older and present a valid form of government issued photo ID and IFE badge. Please drop off large bags, suitcases and backpacks in your hotel room prior to the event as they are not allowed in the venue.
IFE Keynote: 4 Straightforward Components of Exceptional Execution
Tuesday, September 10 | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Expo Hall Sessions Stage
Beau Groover’s keynote address for the 2024 International Fastener Expo will engage the attendees to stir pride in their industry and highlight the crucial role fasteners play in holding our society together. He will introduce the GSD System, which emphasizes the four essential components of exceptional execution: Clarity, Teamwork, Discipline, and Leadership Energy.
Execution is the name of the game to win in business and through engaging stories and actionable insights, Beau will demonstrate how answering four straightforward questions can drive success in any situation. Attendees will leave excited and equipped with practical tools to enhance their organization’s performance and keep the industry moving forward.
NEW IN 2024: Networking Sessions
Tuesday, September 10 – Wednesday, September 11 | Fireside Chat Lounge
Networking sessions at the International Fastener Expo provide attendees with valuable opportunities to connect, build relationships, share knowledge, and expand their professional network within the fastener industry. These sessions offer a platform for attendees to engage with peers, industry experts, and exhibitors. The networking sessions are designed to facilitate meaningful interactions and create a community of professionals dedicated to advancing the fastener industry.
The nine breakout sessions are categorized by region or industry. Each session will begin with an introduction by a prominent member of that session’s region or industry before attendees can meet and mingle with their fellow professionals.
The sessions are open to all attendees and exhibitors, regardless of region or industry, and do not require pre-registration.
IFE Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, September 10 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Expo Hall Sessions Stage
Nominated by the industry, please join us in congratulating this year’s inductee of the prestigious Hall of Fame and Young Fastener Professional award winner. The awardees will be honored and recognized for their significant and enduring contributions to the fastener industry.
NEW IN 2024: IFE AFTER DARK
Tuesday, September 10 | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Join your industry colleagues for an exclusive networking experience at Foundation Room (at Mandalay Bay). Ticket options include cash bar or open bar plus expedited access into some of Vegas’s hottest clubs, such as OMNIA!
Fastener Industry Marketing Workshop
Wednesday, September 11 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Room Jasmine EF
Join us at the inaugural Fastener Industry Marketing Workshop! The workshop will be presented by Rosa Hearn, Director of Product Marketing & Communications at Brighton-Best International, and Hali Gibson, Marketing and Communications Director of Threaded Fasteners Incorporated. Designed for both novices and seasoned professionals, this workshop offers a deep dive into the essential aspects of marketing and product marketing, including prioritizing your marketing objectives, building your unique brand identity, content creation, and more.