Overview
Register 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, artificial intelligence, economic, workforce, technical and political issues that go to the heart of leading your business. The speakers will provide foundry-industry focused expertise available at no other leadership conference.
Located in beautiful southwest Pennsylvania, the renowned Nemacolin Resort is a perfect luxury retreat for a high-level manufacturing leader summit. To complement the meetings and networking events, the Nemacolin offers fine dining, golf, spa treatments, casino as well as nearby hunting and fishing. It is a convenient drive from many locations and a 90-minute drive from the Pittsburgh airport.
Plan to arrive early to participate in the optional AFS Golf Tournament. This fun and friendly event is a grand longstanding AFS tradition. Previously organized by former AFS President Paul Mikkola and past Board member Mike Didion, it is now organized by Mark Didion (Didion International). Men and women golfers of every skill level will enjoy the camaraderie, networking and prizes.
Who attends the Foundry Leadership Summit?
- Company owners
- Company CEO’s, presidents and vice presidents
- Rising young stars in the metalcasting industry
For information about sponsorship opportunities at the event, please contact Kim Farrugia at kfarrugia@afsinc.org or click here.
Location
Hotel Information
Our discounted room rate for the Chateau is $479 +fees/taxes. Our room block deadline is August 18, 2025. Rooms will book quickly so it is advised to book before this date.
Hotel rooms can be booked using the link below or by calling 866-335-0885, selecting #1 for new reservations and then selecting #2 for reservations associated within a group block. Our dedicated event group discount code is 1129ON.
Disclaimer: only participants of the 2025 Foundry Leadership Summit will be allowed to book in our room block and receive the discounted room rate.
Travel Information
Travel Information
For information on traveling to the Nemacolin, please click here.
Activities & Dinning Reservations
The Nemacolin has many activities and restaurant options. It is best to schedule those well in advance of traveling. For interest in any of the items below, please call 866-355-0885 and select #2 for activities and dinning reservations.
Nemacolin Activities & Experiences
Nemacolin Restaurants
Rod & Range Club
Golf Experiences
Spa and Wellness
The Casino at Nemacolin
Conference Agenda
For attendees of the Foundry Leadership Summit, join us for golf at the Nemacolin Resort on Monday, September 22nd with Shotgun start at 1 p.m. on the Shepherd’s Rock Golf Course. Golf green fees are $290.00 per person and includes 18-holes of golf and a cart. Pre-registration to golf is required as there are a limited number of spots and is a selection option on the Foundry Leadership registration form. If you need to rent golf clubs, you can do so by contacting the Golf Pro Shop at 724-329-6455 by September 15th. Club rental is $100.00 for 18-holes and is a separate fee.
Golf Attire: Proper casual golf attire is requested; soft spikes only, please. Denim is discouraged on the courses and in the Golf Academy. Collared shirts for both men and women is required.
Golf Check-In: Meet with AFS staff member Ben Yates at the Golf Pro Shop. If you rented clubs, you will need to check-in with the Golf Pro Shop prior.
Getting to the Golf Course: The Nemacolin has a complimentary shuttle bus on property that will take you to their facilities on-site including the golf cours. It can be picked up in the hotel lobby at the Chateau and you should allow 10 minutes for shuttle time.
For additional questions about the golf outing, please contact Ben Yates at byates@afsinc.org.
Kevin Surace
Chief Technology Officer for AppVance and Public Speaker
Gene Marks
Author and public speaker
Dan Romito
Managing Director, Pickering Energy Partners and author, "The Radical Middle: How Fossil Fuels and Renewables Can Collaborate on the Future of Energy"
Chuck Gallagher
Public Speaker
Moderator:
David Gilson
AFS President; Sales and Marketing Director, SinterCast
Panelists:
George Boyd, Jr.
Managing Member, Goldens’ Foundry & Machine Company
Andrew Renkey
President, V-process Foundry Group
- The State of AFS address
- Presentation of the William J. Grede Award and the Keating Founders Freedom Award
Dr. Gus Faucher
Senior VP & Chief Economist, PNC Financial
Marc Thiessen
Past Chief White House Speechwriter, Fox News Contributor
Stephanie Salmon
AFS Washington Representative
Registration
Early registration:
August 18, 2025
$1,750 AFS members
$2,300 Non-members
Standard registration:
$2,050 AFS members
$2,750 Non-members
Spouse registration:
$515 Full Early registration
$725 Full Standard registration
$225 2 Receptions and Dinner registration Only
September 22nd Optional Golf Tournament:
$290
Includes greens fee and golf cart. Doesn’t include golf club rental.
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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