Overview
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. Attendees will hear recent foundry case studies demonstrating how AM has addressed design, tooling, and production challenges, as well as how it has unlocked opportunities beyond the reach of traditional methods. The conference will also explore important questions, such as how 3D printed sand molds compare to conventional serial production in light of economies of scale, and the role of AM in potentially replacing traditional manufacturing methods. Join a network of industry experts and practitioners at the 2026 AFS Additive Manufacturing Conference, hosted by the American Foundry Society, scheduled for October 20–21, 2026, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in St. Louis, MO.
For information about sponsorship opportunities at the event, please contact Kim Farrugia at kfarrugia@afsinc.org or click here.
Location
Hotel Information
610 North 7th Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
Room block closes 9/28/26.
Registration
AFS Member:
$720.00 Early Registration (Ends 9/15/2026)
$900.00 Standard Registration
Non-AFS Member:
$1,125.00 Early Registration (Ends 9/15/2026)
$1,350.00 Standard Registration
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.
Sponsors
Gold
