Schools and workshops start on Monday, February 24, 2025 to allow attendees to attend additional education sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday.
To attend any of these sessions, add them on to your FENCETECH registration. If you have already registered for FENCETECH and would like to add any of these schools to an existing registration, you can modify an existing registration by clicking here. If you need additional assistance modifying your registration, please email questions@american-tradeshow.com.
All sessions, titles, descriptions, and speakers are subject to change.
Date & Time: Monday, February 24 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM & Tuesday, February 25 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center
Price: starts at $450
Anyone who designs, sells or is new to installing automated vehicular gates is encouraged to attend this two-day school. This program is a combination of lecture, presentations and hands on gate system layout activities covering the following concepts and topics:
UL 325 for automated gate systems
ASTM F2200 and an Introduction to M.U.T.C.D. – Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Types of Gates
Types of Gate Operators
Introduction to Electrical Wiring
Access Control Devices
Vehicular Detection Systems
Power Failure Options
High Security Applications
Site Considerations
This two-day course can also serve as an introduction to the gate automation industry. Individuals and companies considering expanding their business into gate automation can get a thorough overview of both system design and standards from this class. GADS includes breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday. The class finishes early, allowing you to take full advantage of additional conference education sessions (Full Package required).
Please note: The cost of the exam is not included in this course. You may add on the certification exam to your FENCETECH registration. For more information on the CGAD program, please click here.
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Date & Time: Monday, February 24 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center
Price: starts at $400
The American Fence Association Leadership Academy is a highly interactive two-day program that will equip you with the ability, knowledge, and mindset necessary to succeed each time you step up to lead. In addition to hands-on learning and application customized specifically for fence, gate, and perimeter security professionals, you'll also network with other aspiring leaders and experienced mentors who are guiding AFA and our industry into a future with limitless potential.
The Leadership Academy includes breakfast and lunch on Monday. The class finishes early, allowing you to take full advantage of additional conference education sessions (Full Package required).
Date & Time: Monday, February 24 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center
Price: starts at $400
The American Fence Association Sales Training School is a one-day program that builds on the fundamentals of the buying and selling process. Salespeople will learn how to identify sales opportunities, develop effective listening and communication skills, and how to close sales by using product features and benefits.
STS is ideal for individuals in sales positions or individuals that would like to gain a better understanding of the sales process. STS helps to determine, meet, and exceed customers’ needs. Course participants will learn and practice real world consultative selling techniques focused on the following five (5) modules:
Fundamentals of Buying and Selling
Positive Openings& Identifying Opportunities and Needs
Probing & Listening
Support Product/Feature/Benefit
Closing the Sale
STS includes breakfast and lunch on Monday. The class finishes early, allowing you to take full advantage of additional conference education sessions (Full Package required).
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