| Year |
Dates |
Location |
Theme |
| 2018 |
October 23-26 |
Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee, WI |
Crafting Connections & Brewing Success |
| 2017 |
October 24-27 |
CenturyLink Center Omaha, Omaha, NE |
Raise the Stakes |
| 2016 |
October 18-21 |
Knoxville Convention Exhibit Center, Knoxville, TN |
Opportunity Knox |
| 2015 |
October 20-23 |
Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee, WI |
Building Innovation Framing Success |
| 2014 |
October 7-10 |
Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC |
Standing Strong...Gearing Up for Growth |
| 2013 |
October 8-10 |
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX |
Future of Framing |
| 2012 |
October 17-19 |
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana |
Plan, Perform, Achieve |
| 2011 |
September 21-23 |
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN |
Rebuilding the American Dream |
| 2010 |
Sept. 29-Oct. 1 |
Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC |
Revvin' Up & Gaining Momentum |
| 2009 |
Sept. 30-Oct. 2 |
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ |
Soar to New Heights |
| 2008 |
October 1-3 |
Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO |
Mile High Performance |
| 2007 |
October 3-5 |
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH |
Discover New Possibilities |
| 2006 |
October 4-6 |
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX |
Bigger and Better in Texas |
| 2005 |
October 12-14 |
Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, WI |
Riding on Tradition and Innovation |
| 2004 |
October 6-8 |
Charlotte Covention Center, Charlotte, NC |
Revvin' Up the Component Industry |
| 2003 |
October 8-10 |
Phoenix Civic Plaza, Phoenix, AZ |
New Frontiers |
| 2002 |
October 16-18 |
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH |
Building a New Tomorrow |
| 2001 |
Oct. 31-Nov. 2 |
Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, KY |
Ideas to Build On |
| 2000 |
October 11-13 |
Midwest Express Convention Center, Milwaukee, WI |
People Building the Future |
| 1999 |
October 20-22 |
H. Roe Bartle Hall, Kansas City, MO |
Solutions 2000 |
| 1998 |
October 14-16 |
Cincinnati Convention Center, Cincinnati, OH |
Tomorrow's Technology Today |
| 1997 |
October 22-24 |
Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN |
Building Your Resources |
| 1996 |
October 23-25 |
Commonwealth Convention Center, Louisville, KY |
Discover the Change |
| 1995 |
November 8-10 |
Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN |
Connect with Technology |
| 1994 |
October 19-21 |
Commonwealth Convention Center, Louisville, KY |
Manufacturing with Pride |
| 1993 |
October 3-5 |
Commonwealth Convention Center, Louisville, KY |
Building the American Dream |
| 1992 |
February 26-28 |
Commonwealth Convention Center, Louisville, KY |
A trade show with a touch of 'class' |
| 1991 |
February 21-23 |
San Antonio Marriott River Center, San Antonio, TX |
Strength and Unity |
| 1990 |
February 1-3 |
Prime Osborne Convention Center, Jacksonville, FL |
Spanning the Globe |
| 1989 |
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n/a |
n/a |
| 1988 |
October 4-6 |
Nashville, TN |
Systems Update |
| 1987 |
Sept. 29-Oct. 1 |
Bally's - Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV |
Growth through Excellence |
| 1986 |
October 7-9 |
Commonwealth Convention Center, Louisville, KY |
Managing Risk in '86 |
| 1985 |
October 1-4 |
Phoenix Hilton Hotel, Phoenix, AZ |
Marketing and Management Strategies for a Changing Economy |
| 1983 |
September 14-16 |
Disnelyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA |
n/a |
| 1982 |
Sept. 28-Oct. 1 |
Commonwealth Convention Center, Louisville, KY |
n/a |
| 1981 |
November 5-7 |
MGM Grand Hotel, Reno, NV |
n/a |
| 1980 |
October 8-10 |
Commonwealth Convention Center, Louisville, KY |
n/a |
