--- title: ARCS&ALES description: Ready to network? Claim your spot for the Arcs & Ales networking event on Wednesday, November 9th at the New Realm Brewing Co. This can't miss event is where young and seasoned professionals gather for one great night of networking. --- [![LogoSvg](https://pages.aws.org/hubfs/Complimentary%20EIMs%20Program/LogoSvg.svg "LogoSvg")](https://www.aws.org/home) --- [JOIN NOW](https://signin.aws.org/oauth2/default/v1/authorize?client_id=0oa9owvgzafo3rhRb696&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.aws.org%2Fservice&response_type=code&scope=openid%20profile%20email&code_challenge=k_mghY_2pLzgrC7zrXP9Iaet6PutqyO8-_vRrFSMnec&code_challenge_method=S256&state=OpenIdConnect.AuthenticationProperties%3DUpbQXBoT1qDXP1FI_Diaxpq_T2W-vb2v24u0RiU-t_XuRF4K2wbWyyIyVnT1wTHtZTzEe79ghvwiWv1JCUCyTPcVWkqh4kB9-ek3vL9sFE6furElxV1KgfMOg8WS_RVAAuX5YBIBT9E1TgAeT10k3b80uo0eLi-vi-58iLkPzLVI1tvUx2o67W5L7rKR9Ucju-abDL6Ao2zanAX-X2RvKXsJdRsBqSBSPf5_n5-1WyucVsG2It83QPyi9KU2oQblgi5U9M0672F7upwlmG6ukw&response_mode=form_post&nonce=638149478647251662.ZDI4MzUxMTUtZWYxZC00ZTA4LThjYTAtZjE0MTFhNzAxM2E2ZjUyYzhlOWQtN2QxYi00ODVkLTlkYzEtYTRiOGE4NTIwNGU3&x-client-SKU=ID_NET461&x-client-ver=6.16.0.0) [JOIN NOW](https://signin.aws.org/oauth2/default/v1/authorize?client_id=0oa9owvgzafo3rhRb696&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.aws.org%2Fservice&response_type=code&scope=openid%20profile%20email&code_challenge=k_mghY_2pLzgrC7zrXP9Iaet6PutqyO8-_vRrFSMnec&code_challenge_method=S256&state=OpenIdConnect.AuthenticationProperties%3DUpbQXBoT1qDXP1FI_Diaxpq_T2W-vb2v24u0RiU-t_XuRF4K2wbWyyIyVnT1wTHtZTzEe79ghvwiWv1JCUCyTPcVWkqh4kB9-ek3vL9sFE6furElxV1KgfMOg8WS_RVAAuX5YBIBT9E1TgAeT10k3b80uo0eLi-vi-58iLkPzLVI1tvUx2o67W5L7rKR9Ucju-abDL6Ao2zanAX-X2RvKXsJdRsBqSBSPf5_n5-1WyucVsG2It83QPyi9KU2oQblgi5U9M0672F7upwlmG6ukw&response_mode=form_post&nonce=638149478647251662.ZDI4MzUxMTUtZWYxZC00ZTA4LThjYTAtZjE0MTFhNzAxM2E2ZjUyYzhlOWQtN2QxYi00ODVkLTlkYzEtYTRiOGE4NTIwNGU3&x-client-SKU=ID_NET461&x-client-ver=6.16.0.0) ![white](https://pages.aws.org/hubfs/white.png "white") ![Content Wrapper](https://pages.aws.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Content%20Wrapper.png?width=448&height=104&name=Content%20Wrapper.png "Content Wrapper") Thank you for making Arcs & Ales at FABTECH a memorable and successful event. We look forward to seeing you again at our future events. Join us for a night of excitement and camaraderie at our Arcs & Ales event during FABTECH Chicago. If you were there with us last year, you already know what a fantastic opportunity this is for networking. And if you missed out, don't worry! This event is the perfect chance to connect with other passionate individuals in the welding community. But wait, we've got a special treat for you. Beer and heavy appetizers are on us while they last. It's the ideal setting to relax, have a drink, and strike up conversations outside the confines of the McCormick Center. Remember, registration is required to secure your spot. So don't hesitate to claim your spot today.  Let's come together and make this a night to remember. ### Details **WHAT:** ARCS & ALES **WHEN:** Tuesday, September 12th at 6 PM **WHERE:** Fatpour Tap Works - McCormick 2206 S. Indiana Avenue Chicago, IL 60616 [Directions](https://goo.gl/maps/iABZZppJa2RGbB3D9) --- #### EVENT HOSTS STEPHANIE HOFFMAN & JASON BECKER --- ![Fatpour-logo](https://pages.aws.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Fatpour-logo.png?width=300&height=246&name=Fatpour-logo.png "Fatpour-logo") ![Arcs-Ales--Stephanie-Jason-5-1](https://pages.aws.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Arcs-Ales--Stephanie-Jason-5-1.jpg?width=439&height=371&name=Arcs-Ales--Stephanie-Jason-5-1.jpg "Arcs-Ales--Stephanie-Jason-5-1") ![RSVP Icon](https://pages.aws.org/hs-fs/hubfs/RSVP%20Icon.png?width=100&height=91&name=RSVP%20Icon.png "RSVP Icon") Beer and heavy appetizers are on us while they last. It's the ideal setting to relax, have a drink, and strike up conversations outside the confines of the McCormick Center. *Space is limited.* *Must be 21 or older to attend.* ### Special thanks to our premium sponsors [![Main Logo Black](https://pages.aws.org/hubfs/Main%20Logo%20Black.png "Main Logo Black")](https://www.ckworldwide.com/) [![MkProducts](https://pages.aws.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MkProducts.jpg?width=301&height=170&name=MkProducts.jpg "MkProducts")](https://www.mkproducts.com/) [![ESAB_Color_Freezone_RGB](https://pages.aws.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ESAB_Color_Freezone_RGB.jpg?width=300&height=205&name=ESAB_Color_Freezone_RGB.jpg "ESAB_Color_Freezone_RGB")](https://esab.com/us/nam_en/) ![testimonial](https://pages.aws.org/hubfs/Fabtech%202023/testimonial.jpg "testimonial") ![Vector1](https://pages.aws.org/hubfs/Vector1.svg "Vector1") --- *“FABTECH is my favorite event of the year. It’s an opportunity to catch up with old friends, meet some new ones, network with some of the biggest names In the industry and see some amazing machines in action.” - Jason Becker*   *“The absolute BEST part of the week has to be the AWS networking events! The AWS opening reception, the Women in Welding breakfast, and Arcs &Ales are can’t-miss events where I’ve met many amazing people. FABTECH is the industry reunion that grows every year, and I can’t wait to see everyone” - Lexi Dynabrade*   *“FABTECH is like going to Disney World for the first time as a kid. And throughout the years, it allowed me to grow professionally through many interactions with attendees and exhibitors. 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