Conferences

Step into the foundry with confidence. AFS Safety 101 is a hands‑on workshop designed for new safety professionals, supervisors, managers, and anyone responsible for protecting workers in a foundry environment. Over two interactive days, participants will “walk the line” through the entire casting process, learning to identify key hazards, apply practical controls, and build a strong foundation in molten metal safety, silica exposure, ergonomics, machine guarding, LOTO, emergency preparedness, and more.

Issues on Capitol Hill have millions of dollars of implications for your company, including taxation, Buy America, trade enforcement, workforce policies, EPA rulemaking, and OSHA regulations. Each year, AFS members from across the entire supply chain gather to advocate for the metalcasting industry, grow the metalcasting economy, and get an inside look at policies that affect the industry.

The American Foundry Society has assembled an all-star cast of senior steel foundry executives and steel-casting academic leaders from around the country. Their insightful presentations, combined with your participation in the discussions, will make for an informative day you won’t want to miss. The 2026 Steel Casting Workshop will cover new innovations, ground breaking research now underway, solutions to casting challenges, and an economic forecast for steel castings. Attendees will also receive a summary of the AFS Steel Casting Survey results.

Industry 4.0 is no longer just about the future. Smart, proactive manufacturers are using innovation and technology to improve productivity, profitability, and worker safety. Evaluating and implementing technology today is the key to remaining competitive and sustainable into your tomorrow. Discover how at this innovative conference focused on Industry 4.0 for metalcasters.

Save the date and assemble a delegation to represent your AFS chapter at the Chapter Officers Conference at AFS headquarters in Schaumburg, IL. In addition to a fun social event at Topgolf the evening of August 5, chapter leaders from all AFS chapters will convene on August 6 to discuss best practices in meeting planning, communications, recruitment, student engagement, and more. There will be a comprehensive overview of AFS membership benefits as well as the resources available to you as chapter leaders.

Register for the premier metalcasting industry Leadership Summit. Enjoy networking with a friendly group of more than 170 leaders from across the metalcasting supply chain and hear from world-class speakers discussing leadership, artificial intelligence, economic, workforce, and more. The speakers will provide foundry-industry focused expertise available at no other leadership conference.

Join industry professionals at the 2026 AFS Aluminum Casting Conference to explore the latest developments in molding, melt preparation, casting process control, and post-casting operations. The program features a “Back to Basics” session track that will focus on core principles and proven practices in aluminum casting — making it an ideal track for early-career professionals and a valuable refresher for seasoned attendees.

The AFS Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Conference returns for its 38th year as the premier event for foundry industry EHS professionals. Taking place October 6 – 8, 2026, in Louisville, KY, 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.

The 2026 Additive Manufacturing (AM) for Metalcasting Conference is an essential event for designers, operators, casting buyers, and suppliers. Industry leaders from academia and foundry sectors will present sessions spanning the full spectrum of AM technologies, including design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), 3D printed sand molds and cores, printed hard tooling and fixtures, hybrid applications, and cutting-edge AM research.

Join the AFS Young Professionals in Waupaca, Wisconsin, for an energizing and inspiring event designed to cultivate the next generation of metalcasting leaders. This multi-day experience is packed with meaningful opportunities for professional growth, peer connection, and industry insight. 

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