2018 SMA annual conference to be held in New Mexico
The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association (SMA) will host its annual conference and 30-year anniversary celebration April 25-28, 2018, in Santa Fe, N.M. The association expects the conference to have a 40 percent increase in attendance and exhibitors and twice as many entries in the StairCraft awards.
The Stair Design and Engineering Symposium on April 26 will offer sessions related to structural properties of stairs and balustrades, design criteria, and regulatory issues. A welcome reception also will be held April 26 at the Loretto Chapel, where attendees will get an up-close look at the Miraculous Staircase and learn about its construction from longtime curator Richard Lindsley.
Events on April 27-28 will include keynote presenter Chris Ramey, a noted expert in luxury marketing; exhibits; code and standard development updates; breakout sessions with presenters; committee and annual business meetings; the StairCraft Awards banquet; and a 30th anniversary “Sky’s the Limit” celebration and closing keynote.
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