We’re excited to welcome all Contractor Advantage Program (CAP)
members to the return of this highly anticipated event.
Following the success of our last CAP gathering, we’re bringing it back,
bigger and better. This engaging two-day event is designed to bring
together fencing professionals from across the industry, offering
valuable insights, expert-led discussions, and meaningful networking
opportunities with fellow contractors and partners.
As an exclusive benefit of the Contractor Advantage Program,
this event is open to CAP members only.
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Location: Bekaert Van Buren
1881 Bekaert Drive, Van Buren, AR, 72956
Event Schedule
Tuesday
7:30am
Check-In & Breakfast
Start the day with coffee, donuts, and networking.
8:30am
Welcome to Contractor Connect
Meet the Bekaert team & review the agenda.
9:30am
Safety Briefing
Quick overview of safety guidelines
10:00am
Exclusive Van Buren Plant Tour
Get a look at Bekaert's manufacturing operations while also rotating through contractor-focused learning sessions
11:30am
Lunch & Networking
12:30pm
Exclusive Van Buren Plant Tour
Get a look at Bekaert's manufacturing operations while also rotating through contractor-focused learning sessions
3:30pm
Giveaway Entry
Submit your order receipts for a chance to win!
4:00pm
Contractor Roundtable Discussion
Join an open discussion on industry trends, challenges, and opportunities
5:00pm
Free Time
Relax, explore, or connect with fellow attendees
7:00pm
Dinner & Networking
Enjoy an evening of great food, conversation and industry connections.
Wednesday
7:30am
Check-In & Breakfast
Start the day with coffee, donuts, and networking
8:30am
Sponsor Showcase
Meet event sponsors and discover the latest products and solutions.
8:45am
New Product Spotlight
Get an exclusive look at new innovations from Bekaert
9:30am
Post Installation Demonstrations
Watch live demonstrations featuring both wood and steel post installation methods.
11:00am
Featured Sponsor Demonstration
11:30am
Lunch and Sponsor Showcase!
12:30pm
Brace Building Workshop
Learn proven techniques and best practices through hands-on instruction.
2:30pm
Featured Sponsor Demonstrations
Quick overview of safety guidelines
3:30pm
The REAL stress test
See fencing products pushed to their limits in a live durability demonstration
4:30pm
Final Sponsor Showcase
Visit sponsors one last time before Contractor Connect wraps up.
Event Details
Bekaert Plant Tour
Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Bekaert manufacturing
facility and see firsthand how high-quality fencing products are made.
Learn more about the processes, innovation, and craftsmanship that go
into every product.
Get to Know Bekaert
Discover more about Bekaert’s history, values, and commitment to
supporting the fencing industry. Learn how our team, products, and
programs are designed to help contractors grow and succeed.
Industry Expert Demonstrations
Hear directly from experienced professionals through live demonstrations
and educational sessions focused on installation techniques,
maintenance best practices, and the latest industry innovations.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with fellow contractors, distributors, and industry leaders
during dedicated networking sessions. Share experiences, exchange
ideas, and build relationships that can support your business long
after the event ends.
This event is designed to provide practical knowledge, valuable resources,
and professional connections that can help you stay ahead in the fencing
industry. We look forward to seeing you there.
Location
Bekaert Van Buren
1881 Bekaert Drive, Van Buren, AR
The event will be hosted at our state-of-the-art facility in Van Buren, AR;
located on the south side of Interstate 40 (Arkansas side of the
Arkansas/Oklahoma state line).
Hotels & Accommodations
We recommend staying at the Courtyard Marriott, Fort Smith Downtown. We can extend our discount rate of $99+ tax at this location. When booking just mention you're part of the Bekaert group to take advantage of our discount.
We recommend staying at the Courtyard Marriott, Fort Smith Downtown.
We can extend our discount rate at this location, when booking just
mention you're part of the Bekaert group to take advantage of our
discount.
Courtyard Marriott Fort Smith Downtown
900 Rogers Ave,
Fort Smith, AR 72901
844-202-1120
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Interested in Sponsoring Contractor Connect?
Put your company in front of the contractors, decision-makers,
and partners driving tomorrow’s projects, and position your brand
as a key player in the conversations that matter.
Want to fuel the crowd with caffeine, get face time at our exclusive
cocktail event, or put your product front and center on Day 2?
We’ve got sponsorship options that actually get you noticed.
