Connect with Fellow Framers at Austin OQM. Register Today!
Originally Published by: SBCA Media — January 14, 2026
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Registration is open for the first Open Quarterly Meeting (OQM) of 2026, held in Austin, TX, at The Otis Hotel, February 24-26, 2026. 
OQMs are built for real conversation and practical takeaways, and they are especially valuable for framers looking to connect with other framers from across the country. With more framers attending these events, it’s a fantastic chance to connect with peers, compare notes, brainstorm solutions to shared challenges, and hear how others are navigating the day-to-day realities of building in different markets. Just as important, OQMs create space for framers and component manufacturers to strengthen working relationships, talk through what’s working and what isn’t, and align on solutions that help jobs run more smoothly from the plant to the jobsite.
Attendees will enjoy a mix of programming, including educational sessions, networking opportunities, team building, and timely association and industry updates.
This meeting will also include a joint happy hour with SBCA Component Craft, offering an opportunity for OQM attendees to connect with architects, engineers, and other related industry professionals who want to learn more about structural building components.
The hotel block rate closes February 3, so be sure to book your accommodations soon before rates increase and rooms fill up.