Registration is still open for FENCETECH 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana!

The annual FENCETECH/METALfab tradeshow is back for its fifth year. Join us as we take over the Big Easy for the fence and metal crafting industry’s biggest event of the year.

Immerse yourself in one of the nation’s most colorful cities known for its unique culture, rich history and, of course, Cajun food! This is your destination for education, networking and entertainment.
 
Register here: FENCETECH 2022 Registration

For more information, go to www.fencetech.com.

Hotel Deadline TOMORROW to Get Discounted Rates!

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel - transportation provided to and from convention center - Cutoff Date Extended to 1/28/22
$249/night
1 mile from the Convention Center
500 Canal Street · New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-2500

Located on Canal Street, our hotel is steps from the buzz of the French Quarter, and also offers seamless access to notable NOLA points of interest including the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center. Shuttle service will be provided to/from the convention center. Click here to reserve a room.

Hilton New Orleans Riverside - Cutoff Date Extended to 1/28/22
Rate: $268/night
0.5 miles from the Convention Center
2 Poydras St · New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-0500

It's all about location in New Orleans and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside places you at the center of it all. Nestled against the banks of the Mississippi, guests can watch the ships come sailing in or dive into the city life just steps away. Click here to reserve a room.

Springhill Suites New Orleans Downtown - Cutoff Date 1/21/22
Rate: $229/night
0.3 miles from the Convention Center
301 St. Joseph St · New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 522-3100

SpringHill Suites New Orleans Downtown/Convention Center is a former warehouse turned into an urban oasis. Our hotel is located in the downtown Warehouse District, moments from The Port of New Orleans, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and the French Quarter. Click here to reserve a room.

Hampton Inn - Cutoff Date 1/21/22
Rate: $219/night
0.2 miles from the Convention Center
1201 Convention Center Blvd · New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 566-9990

This Warehouse District hotel is across the street from Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and within two miles of downtown attractions including Harrah's, the Riverwalk, and the Superdome. Click here to reserve a room

Omni Riverfront - Cutoff Date 1/21/22
Rate: $229/night
0.4 miles from the Convention Center
701 Convention Center Blvd · New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-8200

Located in the thriving cultural scene of New Orleans' Arts District, Omni Riverfront Hotel offers the best of both past and present. Just steps away from top attractions in the Big Easy, including the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and the Contemporary Arts Center, and only blocks from the French Quarter, this hotel features modern and luxurious accommodations with a vintage feel. Click here to reserve a room.

AFA University On the Road #1
Las Vegas, Nevada
When:  March 9 – 12, 2022
Schools Offered: 

Fence Installation School (FIS)
Fence Installation School is a week-long, intensive course that includes classroom experience and hands-on installation training. This course will focus on chain link and vinyl fence disciplines.

Gate Automation Designer School (GADS)
Due to the complexity of gate automation systems, this school focuses on the importance of the design and layout of a project.
Where:  South Point Hotel and Casino, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV
Hotel rooms are available at the rate of $75 for Wed and Thursday nights and $135 for Friday night (single/double occupancy) plus 13% Clark County room tax and a $14.00 Resort Fee.  The hotel reservation cutoff date is February 16th to be guaranteed the group rate.

Cost:

Members
Early bird Registration: $600
Regular Registration: $650

Non-Members
Early bird Registration: $900
Regular Registration: $950
Early Bird Deadline:  February 18, 2022

AFA University On the Road #2
Dallas, Texas
When:  April 24-30, 2022
Schools Offered: 
Fence Contractor Business School (FCBS)
Fence Contractor Business School consists of six courses covering the most critically important aspects of managing a fence contracting business.

Operations Manager School (OMS)
Operations Manager School provides a deep dive into how managers and superintendents strategically and logistically coordinate all the moving pieces of a contracting business to ensure maximum quality, efficiency and profitability.

Where: Hilton Arlington, 2401 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, TX
A single occupancy hotel room arriving Sunday 4/24 departing Saturday 4/30 is included in student tuition.  Your reservation will be made for you by AFA staff, and more details will be included in your school registration confirmation.

Cost:

Members
Early bird Registration: $2349
Regular Registration: $2399

Non-Members
Early bird Registration: $3149
Regular Registration: $3199
Early Bird Deadline:  April 4, 2022

AFA University On the Road #3
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Registration opening soon!

When:  May 11-13, 2022
Schools Offered: 
Fence Installation School (FIS)
Fence Installation School is a week-long, intensive course that includes classroom experience and hands-on installation training for the five fence disciplines.

Gate Automation Designer School (GADS)
Due to the complexity of gate automation systems, this school focuses on the importance of the design and layout of a project. Registration opening soon!
Where:  Hampton Inn by Hilton, 11271 Reiger Road, Baton Rouge, LA
Hotel rooms are available at the rate of $129 (single/double occupancy) plus 15.95% room tax.  The hotel reservation cutoff date is April 20, 2022 to be guaranteed the group rate.

Cost:

Members
Early bird Registration: $600
Regular Registration: $650

Non-Members
Early bird Registration: $900
Regular Registration: $950
Early Bird Deadline:  April 20, 2022

AFA University On The Road #4
New York Area - TBD

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