2026 Foundry Leadership Summit

Stein Eriksen Lodge
September 14 – 16, 2026

Overview

Register for the premier metalcasting industry Leadership Summit. Enjoy networking with a friendly group of more than 150 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.

For information about sponsorship opportunities at the event, please contact Kim Farrugia at kfarrugia@afsinc.org or click here.

Location

Stein Eriksen Lodge
Park City, UT
September 14 – 16, 2026

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Hotel Information

Stein Eriksen Lodge
Park City, UT
$399/night + resort fee and tax

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Location:

7700 Stein Way
Park City, Utah 84060

Guests can book a room in our discounted room block by using the "Book A Room" link below. You can also call to make reservations at 800-453-1302 and reference the Foundry Leadership Summit. Only participants of the event will be allowed to book in our room block.

The room rate is $399/night + resort fee and tax. The discounted hotel room block ends August 14, 2026

Conference Agenda

Noon

Optional Golf Tournament

6 – 7:30 p.m.

Opening Reception

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

8:30 – 9:45 a.m.

Keynote Speaker

TBA

9:45 – 10 a.m.

Networking Break

10 – 11 a.m.

Preparing Your Business for a Prosperous 2027

Gene Marks
Author, business advisor and frequent guest on CNBC
Fox Business

11 a.m. – Noon

The Global Economic and Risk Outlook for Manufacturers

Michael Weidokal
Executive Director
International Strategic Analysis

Noon – 1 p.m.

Networking Lunch

1 – 2 p.m.

The Rapidly Changing Supply Chain: Insights and Implications for Future Business Planning

Lisa Anderson
Owner
LMA Consulting Group

2 – 3 p.m.

Panel Discussion: Foundry Outlook, Opportunities and Challenges

Moderator:
AFS President John Lancaster
Plant Director
General Motors

Panelist:
Jeff Hall
President/CEO
Benton Foundry

Other Panelists TBA

6 – 7 p.m.

Reception

7 p.m.

Banquet

The State of AFS address

Justin Scott
CEO
American Foundry Society
Presentation of the William J. Grede Award and the Keating Founders Freedom Award

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

The Economic Outlook for 2027: Trends and Expectations

Keith Prather
Co-Founder
Armada Corporate Intelligence

9:30 – 9:45 a.m.

Networking Break

9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

People First, Safety Always: Rebuilding Culture from the Inside Out

Mickey Hannum
Author and Vice President, Health and Safety
McWane, Inc.

10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

Metalcasters’ Agenda in the Nation’s Capital

Stephanie Salmon
AFS Washington Representative
American Foundry Society

11:30 – 11:40 a.m.

Announce 2027 Summit Location

George Boyd Jr.
CEO and President
Goldens’ Foundry & Machine Company

11:45 a.m.

Foundry Leadership Summit Adjourns

Registration

Registration Fees

AFS Member:
$1,790.00 Early Registration (Ends 8/11/2026)
$2,150.00 Standard Registration

Non-AFS Member:
$2,350.00 Early Registration (Ends 8/11/2026)
$2,875.00 Standard Registration

Spouse Full:
$515.00 Early Registration (Ends 8/11/2026)
$750.00 Standard Registration

Spouse Reception(s) and Awards Dinner Only:
$235.00

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.