The Online Only ticket gives you lifetime access to the video course recordings of all four Day 1 workshops, plus the digital workshop materials. You can watch at your own pace, rewatch sessions as many times as you like, and share with your team. Recordings will be delivered 3–5 business days after the event.
Online Only tickets do not include in-person attendance, Fabricator Olympics access, spectator seating, roundtable sessions, live Q&A with speakers, or networking events.
The Shop Team Pass covers 3 people with full in-person access to both days of the summit — workshops, roundtables, live Q&A with speakers, networking events, and the Fabricator Olympics. Team tickets also include priority group seating so your crew sits together. It's the best per-person value we offer.
💳Refunds & Changes
All refund requests must be submitted on or before August 1, 2026.
Before August 1: You can request a refund. Your in-person ticket will be downgraded to an Online Only ticket and the difference in price will be refunded to you. Shop Team Pass holders will be downgraded to a single Online Only ticket with the difference refunded.
After August 1: No refunds are issued, but you will receive a full credit toward next year's summit.
Yes — if you can no longer attend in person, submit your request before the August 1 deadline:
Full Summit Pass holders will be downgraded to an Online Only ticket and receive the price difference as a refund.
Shop Team Pass holders will be downgraded to a single Online Only ticket and receive the price difference as a refund.
After August 1, 2026, refunds are no longer available. A full credit toward next year's summit will be issued instead.
Yes, ticket transfers are allowed at any time before the event. Simply contact us via the Contact page with your order details and the name and email of the person you'd like to transfer to and we'll take care of it.
🎥Recordings & Online Access
Yes — all four Day 1 workshops will be professionally recorded and made available as an online video course. Every ticket tier includes lifetime access to these recordings, including Online Only ticket holders. Recordings will be delivered 3–5 business days after the event.
Recordings will be processed and made available after the event. We'll send all ticket holders an email with access instructions once they're ready. Exact timing will be communicated closer to the event date.
At this time, the Fabricator Olympics on Day 2 is an in-person only experience. It is not streamed or recorded for Online Only ticket holders. To watch the competition live, you'll need a Full Summit Pass or Shop Team Pass.
🏆Fabricator Olympics
Summit Pass holders are welcome to spectate the Fabricator Olympics — but if you want to compete, head over to FabricatorOlympics.com to purchase a competitor spot. Competitors are competing for a Lincoln Electric prize pack featuring machines worth over $5,000.
The Fabricator Olympics is open to all skill levels. Challenges are designed to be competitive and engaging whether you're an experienced fabricator or a sharp up-and-comer looking to prove yourself. More details on categories and judging criteria will be released ahead of the event.
Yes — spectator access to the Fabricator Olympics is included with any Full Summit Pass or Shop Team Pass. Online Only ticket holders do not receive access to Day 2 events.
👤Who Should Attend
WBOS is built specifically for welding and metal fabrication shop owners who want to run a better, more profitable business. If you own or operate a shop — whether you're a solo operator just starting to grow or running a larger team — you'll get real value out of Day 1's workshops.
This is not a trade show or a general business conference. Every session is designed specifically for the realities of running a fabrication business.
Not at all. Whether you've been running your shop for 20 years, just started last year, or you're a one-person operation just getting off the ground, the workshops are built around practical, actionable content that meets you where you are. If you're doing the work yourself and trying to figure out how to grow or run things better, this event was made for you. The roundtable sessions are especially valuable for newer shop owners who want to learn from peers who've been through it.
📍Venue & Parking
Both days of the summit are held at the same location in Kempton, Pennsylvania:
Yes, parking is available on-site at the Kempton Community Center. Additional parking details and any overflow options will be shared with registered attendees closer to the event date.
🏨Hotels & Travel
Kempton is a small community in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Hotel recommendations are coming soon — check back closer to the event date.
Hotel recommendations coming soon. We'll update this page with our preferred hotel and any group rate information once confirmed. We recommend booking accommodations early as options near the venue are limited.
The most convenient airports are:
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) — approx. 40 min drive
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) — approx. 80 min drive
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) — approx. 90 min drive
We recommend renting a car at the airport. Uber and rideshare options are available in the area but are not always reliable or cost-effective for the distance to Kempton.
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