2026 NCCA Fall Technical Meeting

EVENT SPONSORS

NCCA members have the opportunity to sponsor the meeting. Sponsors will be promoted in the meeting app, Coil Lines and during the general session as supporters of NCCA. Signage at the registration desk will prominently feature sponsors’ logos. The cost to sponsor this event is $250. If you plan to be a sponsor, indicate during the registration process that you will be a sponsor for this meeting.

MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Steelmaking 101 – Education Seminar

This year’s meeting begins with a deep dive into one of the most essential foundations of the coil coating industry: how steel is made. Steelmaking 101 will provide attendees with a clear, accessible overview of the modern steelmaking process, from raw materials to finished coil, highlighting how today’s technologies, sustainability initiatives, and metallurgical advancements shape the products used throughout the coil coating industry. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to refresh your understanding, this seminar offers valuable context that strengthens technical knowledge and enhances conversations with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.

Two Facility Tours

Attendees will have the opportunity to choose between two exceptional tours: an exclusive visit to U. S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson facility, offering a firsthand look at key stages of the steelmaking process, or a guided behind‑the‑scenes tour of PPG Paints Arena, showcasing select operational areas and event‑day functions. These tours provide unique, insider perspectives you won’t want to miss. Limited space is available for each tour, and spots will be filled on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Limited space is available for each tour, and spots will be filled on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

Keynote Presentation: The New Battleground for Value in a Faster, Smarter Market

AI, automation, and shifting customer expectations are transforming how every member of the manufacturing and materials value chain competes. In this forward-looking session, Bryan Gray will illustrate how leaders, operations, and sales professionals can gain insight into the decision-making process, navigate AI-driven sourcing, and turn commoditized performance claims into competitive advantage in a fast-changing market.

Emerging Leaders Sponsored Speaker

Production, facilities, measurement systems, and decision-making have been transformed by data and AI, yet management practices lag behind. Christine Sandman Stone will present an interactive session that delivers practical tools and simple exercises to align priorities, create momentum, and uncover hidden capacity, helping teams deliver stronger, and more consistent results.

The Annual Trade Show 

Our trade show, the industry networking event of the year, is scheduled for Mon., Sept. 21, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Join your industry colleagues for hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and displays of the latest industry products and services. 

NCCA is pleased to offer a 50% discount ($340) on registration fees for first-time attendees. Eligible attendees are company employees who have not had an opportunity to attend a previous in-person NCCA meeting. These first-time attendees would be in addition to the company representatives that normally attend the meetings. As you are aware, NCCA meetings offer a great opportunity for employees to learn more about coil coating in addition to networking with peers to establish those important industry relationships. **This offer is not available to prospective members or associate members.**

Please review all the information that we have provided for this meeting and be sure to make your sleeping room reservations with the hotel. Details to make reservations are included under "Hotel Information." Please make your sleeping room reservations and register for the meeting by August 14, 2026.

We encourage you to make your hotel reservations now to ensure the hotel can accommodate your request. Keep in mind that changes can always be made later if necessary.