The Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) and Framer Summit returns to Columbus, Ohio, September 14–18, bringing together component manufacturers, suppliers, framers, and industry professionals for a week centered on practical learning, emerging technology, and face-to-face connection. [For all photos, See PDF or View in Full Issue.]
The week begins with optional networking activities, including a golf outing and bike ride, before the education program gets underway Tuesday. Attendees can choose from sessions led by industry experts, peers, and suppliers on topics reflecting the challenges and opportunities companies are navigating today. The 2026 program includes discussions on operational efficiency, quality, relationships with builders, workforce development, succession planning, building codes, regulatory compliance, artificial intelligence, and digital tools. Education sessions are open to all attendees, allowing participants to explore the topics most relevant to their roles, teams, and businesses.
Wednesday and Thursday shift much of the activity to the exhibit hall, where attendees can see equipment, software, products, and emerging technologies in action. Bringing over 115 exhibitors together in one place gives attendees a valuable opportunity to compare solutions, ask questions, and connect directly with the companies serving the industry. Live demonstrations and conversations with exhibitors offer a closer look at ideas that could improve production, strengthen operations, or create new efficiencies.
New this year, show-floor education sessions will bring additional learning opportunities directly into the exhibit hall. Attendees can hear practical insights and explore timely industry topics while remaining close to the equipment, technology, and exhibitors featured throughout the show floor.
The general sessions will also provide broader business and market perspectives. Wednesday’s BCMC Kick-Off will include the 2026 SBCA Industry Awards ceremony, recognizing individuals whose leadership, service, and contributions have made a meaningful impact on the industry. Following the awards presentation, entrepreneur, author, and endurance athlete Jesse Itzler will deliver the keynote address, sharing insights on mindset, resilience, leadership, and performance. On Thursday, Todd Tomalak, Principal, Advisory of Building Products at Zonda, will provide an economic forecast focused on housing market trends and the forces likely to shape construction in the months ahead.
BCMC also offers many ways to build relationships and continue conversations beyond the classroom and show floor. Industry roundtables, the new BCMC Welcome Party, Celebrating Women in Construction Lunch, the IT Roundtable, the Joe & Adam Kannapell 5K Run/Walk, and the BCMC Industry Celebration are just some of the opportunities attendees will have to connect throughout the week.
The value of BCMC comes not only from what happens on stage or across the show floor, but from the ideas, solutions, and relationships attendees take home with them.
Make plans now to join us in Columbus, September 14–18. Visit www.bcmcshow.com to explore the schedule, reserve your hotel, and register for BCMC 2026!