FTI LA Hub Annual Networking Mixer 2026

This signature annual event brings together facade geeks, industry leaders, and building professionals from across Southern California for an evening of networking, conversation, and celebration.
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Whether you're an architect, engineer, contractor, fabricator, manufacturer, supplier, educator, developer, or emerging professional, this is an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, make new connections, exchange ideas, and celebrate the vibrant community driving innovation in the built environment. Your participation also supports FTI's mission to advance building performance through research, education, and collaboration.

Event Details

• ​Thursday, July 23, 2026
• 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
• FHC – Frameless Hardware Company
  2323 Firestone Boulevard
  South Gate, CA 90280

Registration is FREE but required.
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What to Expect

Who knows what can happen when hundreds of facade professionals gather in one place for an evening of celebration?

Attendees can enjoy:

• Networking with leading professionals from across the building industry
• Light refreshments, drinks, and informal conversations
• Tours of FHC's impressive facility
• Opportunities to discover new products and technologies
• Introductions to industry leaders and emerging professionals
• A relaxed atmosphere designed for connection and community

Whether you're looking to expand your network, learn what's happening in the industry, or simply spend time with fellow facade geeks, this is an event you won't want to miss.

Who Will Be There?

The LA Hub Mixer attracts professionals from every corner of the building industry, including:

• Architects and designers
• Facade consultants
• General contractors
• Specialty contractors and glaziers
• Manufacturers and suppliers
• Fabricators
• Building owners and developers
• Researchers and educators
• Emerging professionals and students

Many of Southern California's most influential building industry leaders attend each year, making this one of the region's premier networking opportunities.

Supporting FTI's Mission

While the FTI LA Hub hosts free educational programs and networking events throughout the year, the Annual Networking Mixer serves as our primary regional fundraiser.

Your participation helps support FTI's work in research, education, advocacy, student engagement, technical forums, and industry collaboration—all focused on advancing a more resilient, sustainable, and high-performing built environment.

Now more than ever, support for independent nonprofit organizations like FTI is critical to driving innovation and knowledge-sharing across our industry.

Thank You to FHC and the Friese Foundation

The Facade Tectonics Institute is honored to recognize the extraordinary support of Frameless Hardware Company (FHC) and the Friese Foundation.

At last year's annual fundraiser, FTI received a $10,000 charitable contribution to support our educational programming, research initiatives, and community-building efforts.

This generous gift reflects a shared commitment to innovation, education, and the future of our industry. We are deeply grateful for their continued partnership and leadership.