2025 AFS Young Professionals Annual Meeting


October 21 – 22, 2025

Overview

Join the AFS Young Professionals in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 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.

What to Expect: 

  • Exclusive Foundry Tours at Betz Industries and Eagle Alloy, part of the Eagle Group — gain behind-the-scenes access to two of the region’s most respected facilities and see innovation in action.
  • Dynamic Networking with fellow up-and-coming metalcasting professionals , all working toward personal and industry excellence.
  • Engaging Keynote Presentation that speaks to leadership, vision, and the future of manufacturing.
  • Celebration Dinner and Competitive Fun – On Us! Enjoy a complimentary evening meal and relax with your peers in a casual, high-energy setting while playing Fowling.
  • Recognition of Excellence – We’ll proudly present the 4th annual Sinto-YP Educational Scholarship to an outstanding Young Professional.

Whether you're already in a leadership role or preparing for the next big step, this event will provide tools, insights, and relationships to support your growth and help shape the future of metalcasting.


For information about sponsoring AFS Young Professionals, please contact Kim Farrugia at kfarrugia@afsinc.org or click here.

Location

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • October 21 – 22, 2025
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Hotel Information

Country Inn
  • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
  • Grand Rapids, M
  • $130 + fees & taxes per night

3251 Deposit Drive NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

To book the hotel at the conference rate, please use the provided link.

Conference Agenda

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
5 – 7 p.m.
AFS Young Professionals Meet & Greet

Gravity Taphouse Grille 
3210 Deposit Drive NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
6 – 7 a.m.
Complimentary Breakfast Buffet at Country Inn & Suites
6:30 – 7 a.m.
Bus Boarding & Departure for Betz Industries Tour
7:25 – 9 a.m.
Betz Industries Tour
9 – 10 a.m.
Bus Boarding & Departure for Eagle Alloy Tour
10:10 – 11:45 a.m.
Eagle Alloy Tour
Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch at Eagle Alloy
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker

TBA

3 – 4 p.m.
Bus Boarding & Departure for Country Inn & Suites
4 – 5:15 p.m.
Free Time
5:15 – 5:30 p.m.
Bus Boarding & Departure for Fowling Warehouse
5:30 – 6 p.m.
Fowling Competition Fun
6 – 6:15 p.m.
Presentation of the 4th Sinto-Young Professionals Educational Scholarship
6:15 – 7 p.m.
Dinner at Fowling Warehouse
7 – 9 p.m.
Fowling Competition Fun
9 – 9:10 p.m.
Bus Boarding & Departure for Country Inn & Suites

Registration

Registration Fees

AFS Member: $350.00
Non-AFS Member: $525.00

Buy one registration, and get one registration 50% available for AFS members. Please contact AFS Customer service at 1-800-537-4237 and Customerservice@afsinc.org.

Cancellations & Substitutions

AFS presents a variety of technical and management conferences (in both in-person and virtual formats). The refund policy for AFS conferences is as follows: 1) Substitutions are accepted at no charge at any time up until the start of the conference; 2) Full refunds are offered if AFS is notified in writing of cancellation at least 30 days in advance of the conference. No refunds or credits are available for less than 30 days written notice.

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