Annual Partners Roundtable

We’re pleased to invite you to the 4th Annual Partners Roundtable at Metal Design Systems, Inc., a premier event designed to bring together industry leaders for insightful discussions on the latest trends and future opportunities. This roundtable provides a valuable platform for networking, exchanging ideas, and exploring potential collaborations that can drive innovation and growth in the industry.

Each year, we’re thrilled to host the roundtable at our facility in Anamosa, Iowa, where you’ll have the chance to tour our operations and see the cutting-edge advancements, we’ve made to better serve our partners and clients. It’s an excellent opportunity to get a firsthand look at how MDSI continues to evolve and lead in the metal fabrication industry.

To make your experience more enjoyable, MDSI will cover hotel accommodations and meals for two nights. Attendees are responsible for their own travel arrangements. We hope you’ll join us for this engaging event and look forward to your participation!

Kreg Tjelmeland, CEO and Mike Gahring, President

Roundtable Schedule

  • Wednesday 08 Oct
  • Thursday 09 Oct

  • 8:00 am

    Golf Outing

    Ellis Golf Course

    Shotgun start

  • 2:30 pm

    Bus #1 Departure

    Cedar Rapids

    Bus from DoubleTree Hotel to Field of Dreams Movie Site

  • 3:00 pm

    Bus #2 Departure

    Anamosa

    Bus from from Metal Design Systems, Inc. to Field of Dreams Movie Site

  • 3:45 pm

    Arrival at Field of Dreams

    Dyersville

  • 4:00 pm

    History & Ghost Player

    On Field

    A discussion about the history of the Field

  • 5:00 pm

    Keynote Speaker

    Dwier Brown

    Keynote by ‘Field of Dreams’ star, Dwier Brown

  • 6:00 pm

    Group Photo

    In-person

  • 6:00 pm

    Welcome Reception

    On Field

  • 8:00 pm

    Departure

    Bus #1 & #2

  • 8:15 am

    Bus Departure for MDSI

    DoubleTree Hotel

  • 9:00 am

    Welcome, Introductions, and Housekeeping

    MDSI

  • 9:30 am

    Breakout Session 1

    In-person

    A – Series 20 Focus (lock out, remove/replace panels) Hands On (ACM)

    B – Estimating Process

    C – Shop Tour

  • 10:30 am

    Transition/Break

    In-person

  • 10:45 am

    Presentation 1 - Design Lab/Selling

    MDSI

  • 11:45 am

    Transition/Break

    MDSI

  • 12:00 pm

    Lunch - Willie Ray's Q Shack

    MDSI

  • 1:00 pm

    Breakout Session 2

    MDSI

    A – Series 40/42/44 Hands On (ACM)

    B – Scan Ready

    C – Shop Tour

  • 2:00 pm

    Presentation 2 - Success Stories / Installing

    MDSI

  • 3:00 pm

    Transition/Break

    MDSI

  • 3:15 pm

    Breakout Session 3

    MDSI

    A – Concealed / Exposed Fasteners installed, Perforated Sill, Fiber Cement, Compact Laminate Hands On
    B – Lifecycle of a Panel – Scan
    C – Shop Tour

  • 4:15 pm

    Break

    MDSI

  • 4:30 pm

    Cocktail Reception

    MDSI

  • 5:30 pm

    Bourbon Bash & Dinner

    MDSI

    Music by FunkDaddies, Bourbon tasting, and cigars

Register Now

Please fill out the following form to register as a customer, vendor,
or attendee at this year’s MDSI partners roundtable.
For additional information, contact
Sandy Szewc at sandy@crmdsi.com or Karen Woods at karen@creativeoccasions.net.

REGISTER

Sponsorship Levels

Metal Design Systems, Inc. would like to invite you to be a distinguished sponsor at the 4th Annual Partners Roundtable conference scheduled for Wednesday, October 8th and Thursday, October 9th in Anamosa, Iowa, as we celebrate 25 years of service.  This event is a premier gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and professionals in the metal design industry, proving an excellent platform for networking.

Diamond
$7,500

The Diamond Sponsorship provides your organization the opportunity to be a sponsor at the 2025 Partners Roundtable at Metal Design Systems, Inc.


Golf Outing Sponsor – Alfrex
Wednesday, October 8th
8:00 AM Shotgun Start
Ellis Golf Course
Cedar Rapids, Iowa


Keynote Speaker Sponsor (Available)
Wednesday, October 8th
4:30 PM
Field of Dreams Movie Site
Dyersville, Iowa


Welcome Reception Sponsor (Available)
Wednesday, October 8th
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Field of Dreams Movie Site
Dyersville, Iowa


Bourbon Bash Sponsor (Available)
Thursday, October 9th
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Anamosa, Iowa

 

  • Company logo will be prominently displayed on all event materials: banners, program booklets, and digital signage.
  • 300-word product/service description to be included in the program.
  • Full page advertisement in the program.
  • Exclusive 15-minute time slot available for hands-on demonstration of product to meeting audience if desired.
  • Acknowledgement: verbal acknowledgement of your sponsorship during the Welcome speech.
  • Website and Social Media: feature your logo and a hyperlink on the event website and mention in social media promotions.
  • Marketing: opportunity to include promotional materials (brochures, flyers, deliverables) at 6′ skirted table for your company.
  • Onsite Promotion: set-up a branded booth or display area at the reception to engage directly with attendees.
Platinum
$5,000

Platinum sponsorship provides your organization with an opportunity to sponsor one of our special events.


AM/PM Networking Break Sponsor (Available)
Thursday, October 9th
Anamosa, Iowa


Lunch Sponsor (Available)
Thursday, October 9th
Anamosa, Iowa

 

  • Company logo will be prominently displayed on all event materials: banners, program booklets, and digital signage.
  • 200-word product/service description to be included in the program.
  • Half page advertisement in the program.
  • Exclusive 10-minute time slot available for hands-on demonstration of product to meeting audience if desired.
  • Acknowledgement: verbal acknowledgement of your sponsorship during the Welcome speech.
  • Website and Social Media: feature your logo and a hyperlink on the event website and mention in social media promotions.
  • Marketing: opportunity to include promotional materials (brochures, flyers, deliverables) at 6′ skirted table for your company
Gold
$3,000

Gold sponsorship provides your organization, subcontractors, and local architects the opportunity to sponsor the 2025 Partners Roundtable:

  • Company logo will be prominently displayed on all event materials: banners, program booklets, and digital signage.
  • 100-word product/service description to be included in the program.
  • Quarter page advertisement in the program.
  • Acknowledgement: verbal acknowledgement of your sponsorship during the Welcome speech.
  • Website and Social Media: feature your logo and a hyperlink on the event website and mention in social media promotions.
  • Marketing: opportunity to include promotional materials (brochures, flyers, deliverables) at 6′ skirted table for your company.

 

For more information on being a financial or goods or services sponsor, please email:  Sandy Szewc at sandy@crmdsi.com or Karen Woods at karen@creativeoccasions.net