MATRA

Earn your Level 1 Professional Tent Installer Certification in just two days at the MATRA Safe Tenting Professional Certification Program Workshop!

Join us July 22–23, 2026 at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City for hands-on training, practical skill-building, and the opportunity to complete all three certification courses in one place.

Courses include:
✅ Essentials of Tent Anchoring
✅ Essentials of Frame Tent Installations
✅ Essentials of Pole Tent Installations

Attendees can register for the full 2-day workshop or select individual courses.

Lunch is included each day. Full PPE is required.
Completion of the free Foundations of Safe Tenting online course is required before attending.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Register today: https://www.matramembers.org/event/2026-Summer-Certification-Workshop
Questions? Contact [email protected]

MATRA Spring Training East 2026 Hosted by Curated Events!

We extend our most profound gratitude to our gracious host, Ashley Duffy, and the entire Curated Events Team. Your impeccable hospitality and meticulous attention to detail provided a sophisticated backdrop for our gathering, while your stunning aesthetic vision set a new benchmark for event design. 🤩

​There’s nothing like the feeling of a job well done, before the "big" jobs even begin. Our team has officially wrapped up our intensive training sessions! Our members are heading into the busy season fully educated, certified, and more prepared than ever to deliver excellence.

Special thanks to our Monday Night Sponsors 12 By Event Flooring, Anchor Industries, and Losberger De Boer!! The MATRA group had a spectacular time at X-Golf.

📣​A huge shoutout to our exhibitors TopTec Event Tents, Ranier Tent, 12 By Event Flooring, Palmer Snyder, Tent Ox LLC, BilJax Haulotte Group, Grandchamp Structure Design inc., Anchor Industries, inTENTional Systems, Aztec Tents, Shelter Structures America, and Mainline Carpets, for showcasing the best equipment and innovation in the industry!!🙌

A special commendation is reserved for Tarryn Prosper (Director of Education) and Matt Smith (Certification Instructor). Your steadfast leadership ensures that our members are not merely installers, but true stewards of safety and structural integrity. ⛺️

We also wish to thank Michelle Caryn Paul, PhD, for her enlightening discourse on the integration of Artificial Intelligence within our field, equipping us with the digital tools to complement our physical craftsmanship.

To Our Attendees:
We are deeply grateful for the passion and collaborative spirit you brought to every session. We take immense pride in the mastery you demonstrated this week. It is an honor to support such dedicated professionals. We look forward to seeing you all at our next event!