2026 Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington - Minneapolis South
July 28 – 29, 2026

Overview

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.

Exhibits

AFS is looking for exhibitors and sponsors to show off their latest foundry industry 4.0 innovations, products, and services and to show support for AFS. Exhibitors will be given an eight foot black skirted table and two chairs. Wi-Fi is included and electricity will be made available, as needed. Seventeen exhibits are available and exhibits are on a first come, first served basis. Exhibits are located near the conference room in the same area where the lunch/breaks and evening reception will take place. Exhibits for AFS Corporate Members cost $1,725 ($2,050 for non-Members) and comes with one attendee registration with meals for the conference. The exhibits will be on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday July 29, 2026 with the exhibitor reception on the evening of July 28th.

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Sponsorships

Sponsor logos will be included in pre-event print and digital marketing materials, on the event webpage, in various communications, and onsite on posters and attendee guides. Sponsors will be formally recognized during the event and during presentations. Sponsorships are $950.

For more information on exhibits or sponsorships, please contact Kim Farrugia at kfarrugia@afsinc.org or click here.

For more information on the Foundry Industry 4.0 Conference, please contact Kim Perna at kperna@afsinc.org.

Location

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington - Minneapolis South
Minneapolis, MN
July 28 – 29, 2026

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Hotel Information

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington - Minneapolis South
Minneapolis, MN
$169 per night + fees

7800 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55439

Room block closes 7/6/2026.

Registration

Registration Fees

AFS Member:
$720.00 Early Registration (Ends 6/23/2026)
$900.00 Standard Registration

Non-AFS Member:
$1,125.00 Early Registration (Ends 6/23/2026)
$1,350.00 Standard Registration

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.