Conferences

Industry 4.0 is here. Forward-thinking metalcasters are leveraging innovation and technology to boost productivity, profits, and worker safety right now. Attend our upcoming conference to discover practical strategies to implement Industry 4.0 in your foundry or die casting facility. Learn how data-driven manufacturing, automation, and workforce training can future-proof your operations for sustained success. Network with industry experts and walk away with an action plan tailored to your unique goals.

Explore the fundamentals of foundry cupola operation at the 2024 Practical Cupola Workshop, presented by the AFS Cupola Committee. Topics reflect the expertise and experience of the conference’s industry-leading presenters, who are cupola operators and suppliers.

This workshop covers cupola basics, technical information, operational practices and new developments. It is ideal for new operators, engineers, and operation supervisors.

Register now for the premier metalcasting industry Leadership Summit. Enjoy networking with a friendly group of nearly 150 leaders from across the metalcasting supply chain and hear from world-class speakers discussing leadership, economic, workforce, technical and political issues that go to the heart of leading your business.

All this at one of the nation’s premier, 5-star resorts!

The AFS Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Conference returns for its 36th year as the premier event for foundry industry EHS professionals. Taking place October 1-3, 2024, at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the conference brings together leading experts and peers to discuss the latest developments, innovations, and best practices in foundry EHS. From foundry case studies to updates from Washington D.C. to networking with other professionals, this event has what you need to enhance your knowledge, EHS programs, and performance.

Expand your knowledge of the aluminum metalcasting industry at the 2024 AFS Aluminum Specialty Conference. This conference will feature experts in molding, melt prep, casting process controls, and post-casting processes with the newest knowledge broken down to target engineering, operators, and plant managers making this a must-attend for all foundry personnel and casting users.

The Annual meeting of the AFS Young Professionals promotes career development and networking among metalcasting professionals. Rising metalcasting professionals are invited to Charlotte Pipe and Foundry in Charlotte, North Carolina, to experience an immersive event from the AFS Young Professionals.

The Melting Methods & Materials Division is hosting a Melting Conference in 2024.   Industry experts in melting applications from across the metal casting industry will lead technical sessions covering a broad range of topics including cupola and electric melting practices, holding applications, melt efficiency, melt deck & furnace safety, refractory applications and best practices, labor retention, supply chain challenges, energy, along with many other relevant and topical areas of interest. 

This two-day seminar is essential for people new to environmental compliance related work, or those individuals looking to gain additional insights or revisit a particular subject area. The seminar provides an understanding of environmental issues and concerns encountered by individuals with environmental responsibilities in a metalcasting facility on a day-to-day basis. This will include practical-level instruction on compliance activities, permitting, reporting, record keeping, testing, pollution control and environmental management systems.

Building on the fundamentals of the Clean Water Act, this seminar will address the rapidly changing world of stormwater compliance, including both the regulatory and technical issues involved in meeting the complex requirements. This seminar covers the many changes to the recently issued proposed 2021EPA General Permit. Highlights include development of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), comparison of EPA 2020 MSGP with state specific permits, tips, Best Management Practices (BMPs) and pitfalls and the looming issues around PFAS and PFOA contamination.

Join us at the 2025 Sand Conference – where innovators and industry leaders converge! Dive into compelling case studies and dynamic discussions on cutting-edge molding technologies, environmental compliance, and process evaluation. Network with peers through process-focused presentations that spotlight real-world applications, showcasing advancements in process improvement and technology transfer. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore and adopt new methodologies and state-of-the-art equipment poised to meet the industry’s future demands.