Fasten Your Seatbelts: IFE 2025 is Right Around the Corner

The International Fastener Expo (IFE) is less than month out from its highly anticipated 2025 show, scheduled for September 15-17, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Halls E & F, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. IFE is the premier business-to-business trade show for all types of fasteners, machinery & tooling, and other industrial products. As the largest fastener event In North America, IFE caters to every level of the supply chain. Held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, the event consists of a comprehensive educational program and a diverse show floor with hundreds of exhibitors from around the world.

Each year, thousands of attendees travel to North America’s #1 trade show city, Las Vegas, Nevada to network and do business with hundreds of suppliers showcasing every type of fastener for several industries including construction, aerospace, military, electrical, and automotive.

Featuring over 700 exhibitors from 19 countries (as of 8/25), the Expo Hall will provide attendees with a dynamic and diverse experience as they network and mingle through the aisles with everything from industry giants, small businesses, and everything in between. The Expo Hall will be open on September 16 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and September 17 from 10 a.m. -3:30 p.m., giving attendees plenty of time to visit booths, network, and attend educational sessions provided by industry experts.

We are thrilled to announce and welcome Kerry Tyler as the new show director. With over 11 years of experience at Emerald X and a proven track record of excellence in strategic planning, exhibitor relations, and attendee engagement, Kerry is fit to elevate IFE’s upcoming events to new heights. She brings innovative leadership, a passion for building meaningful industry connections, and a commitment to operational excellence. Kerry is looking forward to meeting new faces, so please do not hesitate to reach out in September!

Do you think breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Are your marketing efforts not fastening the results you want? Join Rosa Hearn (Brighton-Best Int.) and Joe Shoemaker (AFC Industries) for Jackpot Marketing: Winning Strategies for Fastener Business. Back by popular demand for its second year and set in Tradewinds on Wednesday, September 17 from 8:00AM–10:00 AM, this attendee favorite will feature two industry experts discussing how to sharpen your brand’s image and stand out among the best in the business. “Marketing isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a growth strategy,” says Rosa. “In today’s fastener world, it’s not about size—it’s about speed, revenue, and storytelling. This workshop will give you the tools, ideas, and confidence to accelerate your business.”

Rosa and Joe will walk you through how to evaluate your current marketing strategy, set actionable goals that inform decision-making, select the right blend of SEO, paid advertising, content, email, and social media, prioritize efforts that drive ROI, and track performance to continuously optimize results. For only $59, fuel your morning with a delicious breakfast courtesy of IFE, insider insights to keep your company ahead in a fastchanging industry, and a chance to win big with a raffle prize sponsored by Brighton-Best International! Reserve your spot and hit the jackpot with your next marketing campaign! https://fastenershows.com/jackpot-marketing/

IFE’s new Conference Day numbers look great, as registrations continue to roll in for all 3 sessions. Monday, September 15, from 1:00PM-4:30PM, will feature 3, 1-hour sessions on highly anticipated topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforming the industry, preventing costly downtime/failures, and the state of the Fastener Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) market. Each session is $39 and will feature important insight from industry experts and highly qualified individuals looking to educate attendees and set them up for success. Preregistration is required, so attendees can visit IFE’s website to reserve their spot.

This year, IFE is excited to reintroduce the BYOD (Bring Your Own Distributor) Program! This initiative offers selected distributors a complimentary Expo Pass and up to a 2-night stay at Mandalay Bay for IFE 2025. We’re also thrilled to announce more on-site activations in collaboration with our exhibitors, designed to make this year’s event more engaging and memorable than ever. Tell your friends and head over to IFE’s website to make your submission. Please reach out to our account executive, Ali Gonzalez, with any questions.

Networking is crucial for both career and business growth, and IFE 2025 features multiple opportunities for attendees to reconnect with old companions and fasten new bonds with potential clients or partners. Monday, September 15 features the IFE 2025 Golf Tournament at Bali Hai Golf Club, a full-day training class hosted by Fastener Training Institute (FTI), Conference Day sessions, and the iconic Welcome Party hosted at the Daylight Pool at Mandalay Bay.

Join IFE in celebrating our Fastener Hall of Fame and Young Fastener Professional of the Year Award recipients at the IFE Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, September 16 from 3:15PM-4:00PM. Maryann Marzocchi and Laurence Claus will be inducted into the 2025 HOF and Tim Vath is our 2025 YFP award recipient, so please stop by to honor these amazing individuals, then end Expo Day 1 in style by heading to Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Bar’s outdoor patio for the IFE After Dark Official Networking Event running from 8:00PM10:00PM for a night of great music, quality catching-up, and complimentary guest list access to Las Vegas’ premiere nightclubs: Jewel Nightclub (Monday, 9/15), Omnia Nightclub (Tuesday, 9/16), Marquee Nightclub (Wednesday, 9/17).

We are honored to have Edward Steiner deliver our opening keynote, As senior director of International Trade & Government Relations at Sandler, Travis & Rosenburg, P.A., Steiner has over two decades of public policy and international trade and development experience under his belt, as well as consulting a diverse client base, including private industry and trade associations on trade, customs policy, and operational matters regarding tariffs and tariff exclusions.

Attendees can expect to learn how to maintain a competitive edge and mitigate risks during this constantly shifting, dynamic global trade environment, so you won’t want to miss it. Attendees can also look forward to the return of IFE’s Fireside Chat Lounge, which will feature multiple sessions across Day 1 and 2 of the Expo. Designed with attendees in mind, this location encourages attendee engagement and allows for interactive talks between speakers and their audience, creating a more informal yet dynamic educational space. Toby Anderson, chair of the ASTM F16 Fastener Committee, will be returning for his “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) Session alongside Kevin Menke of Fastenal, in the Fireside Chat Lounge on Tuesday, September 16 from 10:15AM-10:35AM, and answering all questions about ASTM and ASME standards, while providing a raffle for a chance to win the latest IFI Fastener Book and an ASTM Membership. Stop by their talk and make sure to participate because you might get lucky!

When asked about the anticipation leading up to the 2025 show, Kerry Tyler expressed gratitude and excitement about hosting such a paramount show while getting the opportunity to meet so many individuals within the industry: “We are less than two months away from this year’s edition of the International Fastener Expo in Las Vegas and excitement is building,” she says, the new show director for IFE. “IFE is the largest fastener event in North America and it’s filled with attendees and exhibitors who literally hold civilization together with machinery, tooling, and expertise. It’s an honor to lead this show into its next phase of growth. Can’t wait to see you at the show.”

IFE 2025 is the place to be so don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your career by taking part in the fastener industry’s premier event. Join us for three days jam-packed with innovation, community, and excitement this September. For more information, please visit www.fastenershows.com. Use promo code “AFJ50%off” to receive 50% off attendee registration. See you in Vegas!