ET '27 aluminium extrusion seminar, Orlando, April 26-30, 2027
Dates
26–30 Apr 2027
City / country
Orlando, United States
Venue
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel
Time
Technical sessions run three full days within the April 26 – 30, 2027 programme · daily clock hours are published with the delegate programme
Event overview
The International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET '27) is the 14th edition of the industry's four-yearly technical conference, held April 26-30, 2027 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
More than 100 technical sessions cover billet processing, extrusion equipment, die design and value-added processes, with the ET Expo connecting suppliers to extrusion decision makers.
Around 1,200 industry professionals from across the world are expected.
TL;DR
ET '27 is the only global forum where extrusion processors, die makers and equipment engineers review new research together. Delegates can compare press and billet advances across more than 100 technical papers, meet ET Expo suppliers on the show floor, and benchmark their own operations against plants from Europe, Asia and the Americas in a single Orlando week.
ET Expo puts suppliers in front of the people who specify presses, dies, billet handling, furnaces and automation for extrusion plants worldwide. The four-year cycle means buying teams refresh their technology plans around this event, and the seminar's technical audience is senior, engineering-led and actively evaluating equipment rather than browsing a general trade fair.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
29939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, United States
Entrances & gates
Main hotel lobby entrance
Off Universal Boulevard; registration desks are signposted from the lobby.
On-site self-parking and valet at the resort; keep the ticket for in-and-out access.
Step-free access from the lobby to the conference level; ask the hotel desk for accessible routes to the ET Expo hall.
Bell services at the main lobby store luggage on arrival and departure days.
Food options
Resort restaurants and coffee outlets
On-site diningParking: Self-parking and valet are available at the resort; confirmed delegate parking rates are normally published in the registration details. Use the main hotel entrance off Universal Boulevard.
Gate: Registration and badge collection are in the hotel conference foyer; allow extra time on the Monday morning opening.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Ticket info
Badge collection
Collect your delegate badge at the registration desk in the Rosen Shingle Creek conference foyer; photo ID is normally required.
Ticket notes
Registration is required for all delegates. ET '27 delegate rates and the opening date are released through ET27.us; ET Expo admission is restricted to registered delegates.
What's on
ET Expo
The supplier marketplace and information centre held in conjunction with ET '27, restricted to registered delegates.
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel conference level, Orlando.
WebsiteMaurice H. Roberts Award of Excellence
Industry honour recognising outstanding contribution to aluminium extrusion technology, presented during the seminar programme.
sourceHow the last edition performed
Last edition
2024
Edition #: 13
This edition
2027
Visitors: 1,200
Exhibitors: 60
Next edition
Not announced yet
Growth over time
Edition recap
The 13th ET Seminar ran April 30 to May 2, 2024 at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, with the ET Expo alongside the technical programme. Edition-specific attendance and exhibitor totals were not published.
New this edition
ET Expo
Supplier marketplace held in conjunction with the seminar, covering presses, dies, billet, furnaces, automation and services.
SourceAdd-on workshops
Pre- and post-seminar workshops extend the technical programme beyond the three core session days.
SourceBest Papers general sessions
Award-winning papers are presented in person at the opening and closing general sessions.
SourceImpact
With roughly 1,200 delegates and a four-year cycle, ET '27 concentrates global extrusion buying intent into one week. Suppliers who exhibit reach plant engineers and technical directors who rarely travel to general metalworking fairs, while processors can compare press, die and billet innovations before committing capital budgets.
Audience quality
The audience is engineering-led: extrusion process managers, metallurgists, die designers and technical directors rather than general procurement staff. Delegates travel from Europe, Asia and the Americas, and the seminar format keeps them in technical sessions for three days, giving exhibitors repeated contact with senior specification makers.
Exhibitor outcomes
ET Expo is a specialist floor with a narrow, high-intent audience, so lead volume is lower than a mass trade fair but qualification is stronger. A 9-24 sqm stand staffed by application engineers, plus a technical paper or session sponsorship, typically produces the best return because buyers arrive already briefed on the programme.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
North America is a major extrusion producing and consuming region, with demand led by construction, transport and industrial profiles. ET '27 brings the global technology agenda to Orlando, giving US and Canadian plants direct access to overseas process research and giving international suppliers a route into the region's specification teams.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Lightweighting drives alloy and profile development
Transport and construction customers continue to push for lighter, stronger aluminium profiles, which raises demand for new alloy chemistry, tighter quench control and complex multi-void dies.
What it changes: Processors that can hold tolerance on thin-wall and multi-void profiles win automotive and architectural work.
Energy and scrap efficiency in the press hall
Rising power costs and decarbonisation targets are pushing extruders to recover waste heat, raise billet yield and increase recycled content without losing surface quality.
What it changes: Press energy per kilogram and scrap recovery are becoming purchasing criteria alongside price.
Automation and digital quality control
Vision inspection, automatic die correction and press-line data capture are moving from pilot projects into mainstream extrusion plants, driven by labour shortages and quality traceability.
What it changes: Suppliers with working automation references can differentiate on measurable scrap and changeover gains.
ET '27 is the specialist technology stop in a four-year cycle; buyers also use the large aluminium trade fairs to cover plant, recycling and finished-product markets.
ALUMINIUM 2026
Dusseldorf, Germany
Dates from the announced 2026 edition; confirm on the organiser site before booking.
websiteHannover Messe 2027
Hannover, Germany
Runs the week before ET '27, useful for European buyers combining both trips.
websiteALUMINIUM CHINA 2027
Shanghai, China
Summer slot after ET '27; exact dates should be reconfirmed with the organiser.
websiteQ3 2026
European trade-fair window before the Orlando seminar.
April 2027
Back-to-back industrial technology weeks in Europe and Florida.
Circuit dates are planning guidance and should be reconfirmed on each organiser's site.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Main international gateway; taxi or rideshare to Universal Boulevard.
12 miles
to venue
25-35 minutes
by car
Orlando Sanford International Airport
Smaller airport used by some European charter and low-cost carriers.
35 miles
to venue
45-60 minutes
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 110–160 / night
Rates for late April 2027, room-only, before taxes and resort fees.
sourceUSD 170–250 / night
Walkable or short rideshare to the venue; breakfast often included.
sourceUSD 280–420 / night
On-site or minutes from the seminar; book the ET block early.
sourceGet around the city with these convenient transport options.
Rideshare / taxi
25-35 minutes depending on traffic; pick-up at the airport rideshare level.
I-Ride Trolley
Frequent service along International Drive; cash or contactless.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-1 business visitor | Delegates from non-visa-waiver countries attending meetings or a conference | $185.00 | Several weeks to several months; apply early | |
| ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) | Eligible passport holders from Visa Waiver Program countries | $21.00 | Usually within 72 hours |
Canadian citizens generally enter for business visitor purposes without a visa; Visa Waiver Program nationals use ESTA.
The United States accepts ATA carnets for professional equipment and exhibit goods; list every item and carry the carnet with the shipment.
Official visa pageWeather
Late April in Orlando is warm and humid, with average highs around 30 C (86 F) and lows near 17 C (63 F). Afternoon thunderstorms become more frequent into May; carry a light rain layer.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Orlando International Airport has direct flights from Europe, Latin America and major US hubs. The resort and conference centre provide wi-fi; a US eSIM is cheaper than roaming for delegates staying a week.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping
Restaurant servers expect 15-20 percent; bartenders and hotel housekeeping are tipped in cash. Taxi and rideshare tips are typically 10-15 percent.
Sales tax and business dress
Orange County adds 6.5 percent sales tax to most purchases. Business dress at the seminar is smart casual, with a jacket for the opening session.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: MCO - Orlando International Airport
Book six to ten weeks ahead for late-April travel; fares rise as the seminar week approaches.
Book flightsMost international delegates need either a B-1 business visitor visa or an ESTA authorisation under the Visa Waiver Program.
Estimated cost: USD 21 for ESTA; USD 185 for a B-1 visa application
Processing: ESTA usually within 72 hours; B-1 several weeks to months
Apply early and carry a printed invitation letter from the organiser if asked at the border.
OfficialPartnerGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Rideshare or taxi from MCO, 25-35 minutes, about USD 35-55; shared shuttles cost less but run on fixed schedules.
Hotel → venue: On-site hotels are walkable; International Drive hotels are 10-15 minutes by rideshare or the I-Ride Trolley.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft operate across Orlando; pick-up points are signposted at the airport and the hotel lobby.
Public transit: Lynx buses serve International Drive and downtown Orlando at USD 2 per ride; the I-Ride Trolley covers the tourist corridor.
Parking: Self-parking and valet at the resort; validate your ticket at the conference desk if a delegate rate is offered.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April
Temperature: 17-30 C (63-86 F)
Seasonality: Warm and humid with increasing afternoon thunderstorms late in the month.
Packing: Light business casual, a rain jacket and comfortable shoes for the conference centre.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Tuesday April 27, 2027
The opening general session and the first full technical track both fall early in the programme, and the ET Expo is fully staffed from day one. Arriving Monday for registration avoids the Tuesday morning queue.
Book flights and confirm the hotel block — Late April is high season in Orlando; lock the room before the ET block sells out.
Register for ET '27 and print the confirmation — Registration runs through ET27.us.
Check visa or ESTA status and print the invitation letter — ESTA applications usually clear within 72 hours.
Download the programme and shortlist technical sessions — Three parallel tracks make a written shortlist essential.
Travel to Orlando and collect the badge — Registration is in the conference foyer; photo ID required.
Registration and coffee
Conference foyerOpening general session and best-paper keynote
Main session hallTechnical track: billet process and extrusion equipment
Session roomET Expo supplier meetings
Expo hallNetworking reception
Resort terraceKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Day Trip
About 1 hour east of Orlando
Add a day before or after the seminar for the US space programme and Saturn V exhibits.
Walt Disney World and EPCOT
Evening or Weekend
15-25 minutes from Universal Boulevard
Easy evening entertainment for delegates travelling with family.
Resort lobby bar and terrace
Hotel bar
The natural after-session meeting point at Rosen Shingle Creek.
International Drive restaurants
Dining district
Walkable dinner options for small supplier groups.
ET runs only every four years, so a disciplined follow-up process matters more than at annual shows: the technical contacts made in Orlando are unlikely to be in the same room again before 2031.
Budget
Shell scheme
USD 550–700 / m²
Raw space
USD 500–600 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Bands are derived from the published ET '24 exhibit-space prospectus and should be treated as planning estimates for ET '27.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
Booth rental
exhibitor · shell scheme 9 sqm
USD 5000–6500 / per stand
Delegate registration
visitor · full seminar
USD 900–1400 / per person
Hotel
both · mid
USD 170–250 / per night
Per diem
both · standard
USD 55–80 / per day
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booth rental | exhibitor | shell scheme 9 sqm | USD 5000–6500 / per stand | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Delegate registration | visitor | full seminar | USD 900–1400 / per person | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Hotel | both | mid | USD 170–250 / per night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Per diem | both | standard | USD 55–80 / per day | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six quick questions score whether ET '27 is worth a visit, a stand, or neither.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your role in the extrusion supply chain?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You run or specify extrusion processes and can spend at least one full day on sessions.
Best for
Extrusion processors, metallurgists and die engineers who want the technical programme
Min. budget
$1,200.00
Timeline
Register by early 2027; book flights and hotel six to ten weeks out
Risks
Programme tracks clash
Late-April hotel rates rise
exhibit
You have an application-engineering story and want qualified plant-level leads.
Best for
Press, die, furnace, automation and service suppliers selling into extrusion plants
Min. budget
$6,500.00
Timeline
Sign the stand 6-9 months ahead; freight 8-12 weeks out
Risks
Specialist audience means low walk-by traffic
Machinery rigging costs
skip
Aluminium extrusion is not part of your product or customer base.
Best for
General metalworking buyers or suppliers with no extrusion-specific offer
Timeline
No travel needed
Risks
Missing relationship-building in a four-year cycle
Book with
Rosen Shingle Creek
Host hotel and conference centre for ET '27, with the seminar rooms and ET Expo under one roof on Universal Boulevard.
Venue name confirmed by the organiser; commercial relationship assumed.
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Primary gateway for international delegates, about 12 miles and 25-35 minutes from the venue.
Destination airport for travel planning; not an event sponsor.
Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce
Regional business body that can support delegate networking and local supplier introductions.
Civic resource, not a confirmed event partner.
Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC)
Co-organiser of the ET Seminar and the ET Expo, representing aluminium extruders in North America.
Organiser named on the official event page.
Recommended providers
Official visa and ESTA guidance; avoid paid 'visa assistance' sites.
International Drive and Universal Boulevard inventory; the venue block is separate.
Compare fares to MCO; book six to ten weeks ahead for late-April travel.
ET Expo official freight handler (to be confirmed)
Handler and marshalling yard are named in the exhibitor manual.
Business travel cover including medical and trip cancellation.
Official destination site for Kennedy Space Center and theme-park tickets.
Badge scanning and lead export; confirm the ET Expo official provider before buying.
FAQs & glossary
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