Craft Competition & EXPO

Pasadena Convention Center - February 25, 2027

Craft Competition & EXPO

Pasadena Convention Center 
February 25, 2027
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Teams & Competition
The competition will feature several teams of 3-4 for each flight, morning and afternoon. Each team will choose to compete in one category: Industrial, Commercial, or Removable and will showcase the hands-on application process and complete a written exam. All participants will be recognized and rewarded.  Winners will receive a trophy and competitors on teams placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their category will receive monetary prizes from $100 – $500 per person.

Click here to view more information about competing. To inquire or sign up, contact admin@swicaonline.org

Schedule *subject to change

• 7:30 AM – Competitor Registration Begins

• 8:00 AM – Morning Teams Orientation & Safety Presentation (required)
Judges Check-in and Orientation

• 8:30 AM – Morning Teams Complete Written Exam

• 9:00 AM – Morning Teams Begin Installation at Modules (3 hours)
Attendee Registration Begins and Expo Hall Opens

• 11:30 AM – Lunch (11:30 – 2:00 pm)
Afternoon Competitor Registration Begins (+ Lunch)

• 11:00 PM – Afternoon Teams Orientation & Safety Presentation (required)

• 11:30 PM – Afternoon Teams Complete Written Exam

• 12:00 PM – Competition Transition between Flights + Judges Break (30 minutes)
Morning Teams Lunch, Break, Refresh & Judges break and turn in morning scores

• 12:30 PM – Afternoon Teams Begin Installation at Modules (3 hours)

• 3:30 PM – Competition Ends
Morning Teams Break, Refresh & Judges break and turn in final scores

• 4:00 PM – Expo Closes + Awards Ceremony

• 4:30 PM – Insulator Awards Reception & Celebration

• 5:00 PM – Event Concludes & Exhibit Booth Tear Down

 

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Registration and prospectus coming soon (expected October 15, 2026)

Sponsorship & Exhibiting Opportunities:

DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Exit Fairmont Pkwy and continue until you see the entrance road for the convention center.  Parking is located on both sides of the building.

HOTEL
SWICA recommends the following hotel for those staying overnight.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston E – Pasadena
5450 Vista Road Pasadena, Texas 77505S

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