Upcoming MBNA Events

The MBNA office updates our list of events regularly, so please check this page frequently. For more information about any of these events, please contact the MBNA Office by phone at (800) 233-4472 or by emailing info@monumentbuilders.org.

Below our MBNA events, we have added a list of industry-wide monument builder events. Are we missing an upcoming industry event? Let us know by emailing us the event details!

Important Update – Webinar Registration Has Changed!

MBNA has moved webinar registration into the member portal. To register for our webinars, you will have to log-in to the MBNA Member Portal and access our “Upcoming Webinars” tab.

Here is a step-by-step guide to logging in and registering for the event!

First time logging in? If you haven’t already made an account, you’ll need to create an account before registering. Use our account creation guide first, then follow the webinar registration instructions above.

AI Bootcamp for Monument Builders

1 Session Each Month (4 sessions total):

September 10 – December 10, 2026

Discover how artificial intelligence can support your monument business through this four-part webinar series designed exclusively for MBNA members. Developed specifically for the monument industry, each session combines practical instruction with live demonstrations to help you confidently apply AI in your business.

Topics include AI fundamentals and security, monument design, business operations and communication, and marketing. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to expand your skills, you’ll leave with practical tools and workflows you can put to use right away.

All sessions will be recorded and made available to registered participants.

Facilitator: Mike Lannen, Founder of Eternity, is a nationally recognized speaker on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

This AI Bootcamp is available for members only.

2027 Monument Industry Show

February 25-28 | Mobile, Alabama

MBNA’s Monument Industry Show is the monument industry’s premier event, bringing together 550+ monument retailers, 800+ industry professionals, and leading suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers from across North America.

Explore the industry’s largest trade show, discover new products and innovations, strengthen relationships with current partners, make new business connections, and network with peers from across the profession. Educational sessions are also available throughout the event.

Exhibitor registration is now open, and booth space is filling quickly. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for companies looking to maximize their visibility before and during the show.

Retailer attendee registration opens this fall.

Monument Industry Events

The following list of upcoming events are industry-wide events, and they are NOT hosted or affiliated with MBNA. We provide this list as a service to those in the monument industry. Please check with their event organizers for the most up-to-date information.

Southern Monument Builders Association - 2026 Workshop

Join SMBA for an industry tour and workshop at ColdSpring! They will have plant, foundry, and quarry tours. This event will occur July 19 – 22, 2026. Arrive July 19, have tours 20-21, and head home July 22.

More Information: SMBNA Workshop

SMBA is an official Regional Partner Association of MBNA. This event is not affiliated with or hosted by MBNA.

2026 Monument Builders of Carolinas

Join the MBOC for their biennial event in Myrtle Beach, SC. They will be hosted at the Embassy Suites Oceanfront Resort at Kingston Resorts from September 10-12, 2026.

More Information: MBOC Event Page

This event is not affiliated with or hosted by MBNA.

The EGA Training Institute - Monument Retailers Course 2026

Join the Elberton Granite Association in Elberton, GA from October 12-15, 2026 for a four-day hands-on training course for monument retailers covering industry history, safety, tours, demonstrations, and classroom instruction. Participants will gain practical knowledge of quarry operations, product handling, and retail best practices.

Cost: $450 (payment required to EGA to register)

More Information / Registration: EGA Website