Conferences

Learn to boost your problem-solving finesse and how to leverage competing values in your culture at the 2020 AFS Metalcasting Management and Development Summit in New Orleans, LA on February 6 & 7. This is a prime event for supervisors, HR Professionals, and all levels of management that is designed to help you lead others with actionable items you can apply immediately, so your organization can shine. This year’s Summit is in the Paris of the South, New Orleans, which boasts a rich history and even richer culture. 

Metalcasters who handle environmental responsibilities encounter unique issues and concerns in their plants every day. This seminar will include practical level instruction on routine compliance activities, permitting, reporting, record keeping, testing, pollution control, and environmental management systems.

The Practical Cupola workshop presents a wide variety of cupola topics, including fundamental cupola operation and design, troubleshooting, operational control, refractories and cupola safety.

AFS is calling all metalcasters to stand together and advocate for our industry. The AFS Government Affairs Fly-In aims to connect metalcasters with their legislators and give them the tools to be a voice for their industry. Attendees will hear from policy experts and regulators, as well as participate in pre-scheduled meetings with their lawmakers. AFS encourages all U.S. foundries and suppliers to send one employee to participate in this important event.

What will a foundry look like in 10 years?

The designation ‘‘4.0’’ is often used in reference to the next phase of the Industrial Revolution (the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”) and generally expresses the impact of smart manufacturing and the implementation of technology in manufacturing. 

AFS has combined the sand casting and additive manufacturing conferences into one big event! Now, you can hear from leading experts tell their stories in a single venue. The conference will cover everything related to sand casting and sand printing.

Join us for North America’s premier event for leaders from foundries and supplier companies at the Resort at Squaw Creek in Lake Tahoe, California. The Foundry Leadership Summit features high-level speakers, industry roundtables, and presentations about issues important to metalcasting leaders, including industry innovation, public policies and economic forecasts.