The WDMA Technical & Manufacturing Conference fosters both technical and professional development and is the premier destination to participate in leading-edge conversation on emerging technologies, manufacturing applications, regulatory issues, and a wide range of topics of interest to the window, door, and skylight industry.

This year's conference features a curated program of panels, and sessions that have expert speakers to learn from past experiences and discover strategies and best practices that will give you a competitive advantage. These leaders will offer innovative ideas, compelling insights, and effective strategies to take back to your companies.

All times are reflected in Central Standard Time. 
Please note that this schedule is tentative

          

7:00am - 5:00pm

Registration is Open
7:00 - 8:00am

Networking Breakfast
Ensure that you are running on full cylinders! The Continental Breakfast is a chance for attendees to fill up on coffee, grab some food, talk with exhibitors, and network with each other.                        
8:00 - 9:15am

 Opening Session
9:30 - 10:30am

 Concurrent Session 1

 Concurrent Session 2
10:30 - 11:00am

Networking Coffee Break
11:00 - 12:00pm

 Concurrent Session 1

 Concurrent Session 2
12:00 - 1:00pm Networking Lunch with Exhibitors 

Get a look at innovative products and services to meet your business demands. Experience how sponsors can help you transform for the future. The exhibit hall Sponsors will have the opportunity to display on–demand demonstrations allowing a unique opportunity for you to connect with some of the top professionals presenting industry–leading solutions.
1:00 - 2:15pm

 General Session
 2:30 - 3:30pm

 Concurrent Session 1

 Concurrent Session 2
3:45 - 5:00pm

The 2025 WDMA Market Studies: Results and Analysis

Grant Farnsworth, President, The Farnsworth Group

Join the Farnsworth Group for this enlightening session, as Grant reviews the findings of the 2025 WDMA US Market Study. Attendees will learn how the industry has been tracking over the past three years, where we are in the current economy, and what to expect in the near future. Along with reviewing shipments and forecasting, Farnsworth will breakdown the 2024 shipped units data from the national level to the regional levels and dig into the granular information on housing stock, new projects, and the trends affecting the residential, non–residential, and remodeling markets, which continue to fuel the window, door and industry.
5:30 - 8:00pm Networking Reception & Supplier Appreciation Dinner

All conference attendees are invited to attend. Share your experiences and catch up with attendees at the networking cocktail hour followed by the Supplier Appreciation Dinner.