Conferences

The AFS Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Conference returns for its 38th year as the premier event for foundry industry EHS professionals. Taking place October 6 – 8, 2026, in Louisville, KY, the conference brings together leading experts and peers to discuss the latest developments, innovations, and best practices in foundry EHS. From foundry case studies to updates from Washington D.C. to networking with other professionals, this event has what you need to enhance your knowledge, EHS programs, and performance.

Designer, operator, casting buyer or supplier, the 2026 Additive Manufacturing (AM) for Metalcasting conference is a must-attend event.  Industry experts in AM including academia and foundry professionals, will lead sessions covering a comprehensive range of AM disciplines from designing for AM (DfAM), to 3D printed sand molds & cores, printed hard tooling & fixtures, hybrid applications, and the latest in AM applied research.  Several recent foundry case studies where AM was used to solve design, tooling, and/or production problems will be presented along with cases where