Mashantucket, Connecticut
Shot Peening & Surface Enhancement Workshop
Date: October 26 – 28, 2026
Location: Foxwoods Resort Casino
- Registration: Open
- EI SPT Hotel Room Blocks: Available
(see accommodation page for details)
The three-day seminar and workshop covers all aspects of shot peening, including techniques and applications. Our professional instructors will demonstrate what the process is, how to do it correctly, and how to inspect the completed process. An emphasis on equipment and its maintenance will be included as well as the selection and quality control of media.
Students have the opportunity to earn a shot peening achievement certificate. Achievement exams for Shot Peening Levels 1, 2, and 3, and Rotary Flap Peening will be offered.
Event Fees
3 Day Shot Peening Workshop
October 26 – 28, 2026
Registration: Open
10% Early-registration discount applied through 9/10
$1,000/person* Attendance Fee
$900/person* when 2-3 people attend from same company 1
$800/person* when 4+ people attend from same company 1
Included: Attendance (three days) to the Seminar/Workshop, Reference Book, Lunch and Break Refreshments.
Not included: Certification/Achievement Exams, Transportation, Lodging, Parking, and Evening Meals.
$110/Certification Exam Fee
EI SPT Certification is available at this event in Shot Peening Level 1, Shot Peening Level 2, Shot Peening Level 3 and Rotary Flap Peening. Each of these optional certifications require the attendee to pass the corresponding Achievement Exam . The price shown is per exam, and Shot Peening Level 1-3 certification MUST be completed in order.
1 Applied only to single group registration with
the same company name and billing address.
* Prices subject to change. No refunds after September 29, 2026.
Cancellations before September 29, 2026 are assessed a $175 fee.
EI SPT reserves the right to reject any registration.
Hotel Accommodations
Foxwoods Resort Casino (event hotel)
240 Fox Tower Dr
Mashantucket, 06338
E.I. SPT Room Block: Available
Sun-Thur Rate: $119.00, plus taxes and fees
- Online Reservations: CLICK HERE to Book
- Cutoff Date: October 2, 2026
- Reduced Resort Fee – $16.95/room/night
- Single/Double Occupancy
- Complimentary Internet
- Complimentary Gym Access
- Free Valet and Self-Parking
SCAM WARNING! We do not have any agreements with third-party booking agencies. We ONLY deal directly through the hotel. DO NOT believe anyone that contacts you claiming to work on behalf of EI SPT or the event hotel. Actual details about rates and booking details are above.
The Foxwoods Website lists all the places to eat and things to do. Check it out HERE
Agenda | Topics
Registration: Open
SAMPLE of 2025 US Workshop
FAA course and exam days and times are set. Travel arrangements should permit students seeking certification to sit for the exam times as shown. Please plan accordingly.
The regular all star list of instructors (and exhibitors) are industry professionals from:
- Abrasive Materials
- Curtiss-Wright Surface Treatment
- Electronics Inc.
- Empire Abrasive Equipment
- Engineered Abrasives
- Equipos de Abrasion
- Ervin Industries
- Innovative Peening Systems
- Langtry Blast Technologies
- Midwestern Industries
- Nadcap (PRI)
- Peening Technologies
- Progressive Surface
- Proto Manufacturing
- Purdue University
- SAE Surface Enhancement Committee Members
- Saint-Gobain Zirpro
- Sinto America
- Toyo Seiko
- Wheelabrator Group
Trade Show
Electronics Inc. is sponsoring a trade show in conjunction with the seminar. The trade show is open to all seminar attendees and we encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunity to learn about products and services from world-class suppliers.
2025 Exhibitors (the regulars)
- Abrasive Materials
- Curtiss-Wright Surface Technology
- Electronics Incorporated
- Empire Abrasive Equipment
- Engineered Abrasives
- Ervin Industries
- Innovative Peening Systems
- Langtry Blast Technologies
- Midwestern Industries
- Peening Technologies
- Proto Manufacturing
- Progressive Surface
- Purdue University
- Shot Peener Magazine
- Sinto America, Inc.
- Toyo Seiko North America Inc.
- Wheelabrator Group
SCAM WARNING! We do not have any agreements with third-party booking agencies. We ONLY deal directly through the event hotel. DO NOT believe anyone that contacts you claiming to work on behalf of EI SPT or the event hotel. Actual details about any special rates (if available) and booking details are on the Accommodations page.
2026 Exhibitor Info
Accommodations
- 10ft wide x 10ft deep booth
- Carpeted floor
- Pipe and drape
- One table and two chairs
- One 120V Electrical connection
- Workshop and seminar attendance and event meals on workshop days for one (1) booth attendant. Additional attendants are $500 each. (Booth attendees are not eligible for exams). Only one company per booth.
Cost – $2,500 / Booth
Exhibit Hours
- Setup is on Sunday October 25th, 2pm – 5pm
- Exhibit is open October 26-28, during normal workshop hours
- You are invited to ask customers in the area to visit your booth on Tuesday between 3:30pm – 5:00pm for no charge.
- Break-down is October 29th, 1-4pm
- Please, do not break-down early!
SCAM WARNING! We do not have any agreements with third-party booking agencies. We ONLY deal directly through the event hotel. DO NOT believe anyone that contacts you claiming to work on behalf of EI SPT or the event hotel. Actual details about any special rates (if available) and booking details are on the Accommodations page.
USA Registration: Open
Paying in USD $: Register with Electronics Inc. via the online registration form.
Electronics Inc.
Telephone: +1 574-256-5001
Email: info@shotpeeningtraining.com