Thirty-eight speakers will be included in this year's technical program, covering a variety of topics, such as "Educational Opportunities in the Foundry Industry," Mark Nagel, director, Cast Metals Institute; "Lost Foam Casting of Steel-Fill Mechanisms and Foam Decomposition Effects," Von Richards, Univ. of Missouri-Rolla; and the featured presentation, "The Future Challenges Facing the Metalcasting Industry," Paul Mikkola, AFS national president. A breakfast presentation with AFS Corporate Member Badger Mining also is scheduled.

Special room rates at the Pfister Hotel are available to those who pre-register. Mention the conference when registering to get preferential rates. For more information visit the AFS Wisconsin Chapter website at http://www.wisconsinafs.org/, or contact Donna Nagy at 262/594-2375 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .