MasterTech Expo 2026 Draws Global Attendance & Features Live Competitions

With more than 40 educational sessions, live competitions and attendees representing 15 countries across six continents, this year’s MasterTech Expo, held March 12–15, 2026, at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona, set a new benchmark for innovation, craftsmanship and community, event officials stated in a press release.

“From intensive training workshops to nonstop networking and live demos, the 2026 expo brought together the industry’s top fabricators, technicians and manufacturers for a weekend focused on advancing skill sets and pushing creative boundaries,” said Bryan Schmitt, founder of MasterTech Expo and CEO, founder and president of Mobile Solutions. “This year’s revamped Build-Off format and elevated competition structure drove massive engagement both on the show floor and across social media. The combination of real-time fabrication, expert-level execution and audience interaction created a dynamic environment unlike anything else in the industry.”

Standout Competitions Take Center Stage at MasterTech Expo

Two major competitions captured the attention of attendees during the weekend event.

The MasterTech Build-Off

The MasterTech Build-Off headline event featured a high-stakes live fabrication battle sponsored by Rockford Fosgate. Two teams of three competed over seven total hours (3.5 hours per day) to design and build a fully finished subwoofer enclosure, complete with trim panels, lighting and fine installation details. With a close margin in voting, the Silver Team eked out the win over the Red Team.

Special recognition goes to Dalton Trainer, Austin Moore and Chris Britton—all under 32, representing the next generation of elite fabricators making a serious impact on the industry, noted the release.

Clean Wire Challenge

Over two days, eight competitors for the Clean Wire Challenge were tasked with building a fully customized amp rack in just 3.5 hours, using materials and equipment supplied onsite by leading manufacturers, including Stinger and SoundsGoodStereo.com. The completed builds were displayed for attendee voting, showcasing precision wiring, creative layouts and execution at the highest level. This year’s winner was Pablo Cruz.

Industry Awards Recognize Excellence

The expo celebrated the following outstanding achievements across the industry:

• Clean Wire Tech: Isai Hernandez
• Fabricator of the Year: Dave Koz, Titan Motoring (Nashville, Tennessee)
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Andy Wehmeyer, president of AudioFrog
• Best Sounding Vehicle 2026: Orca Design & Manufacturing, built by Sage Weir (Sounds Good Stereo, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee)
• Best Training Experience: MSC
• Best Booth Experience: MSC

Global Impact

MasterTech Expo 2026 welcomed distributors and dealers from around the world, including: the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Peru, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.