Metalcasting Congress 2020 Registration


Cancellation of Metalcasting Congress 2020

After purposeful consideration, the American Foundry Society Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel Metalcasting Congress 2020. This outcome became unavoidable in recent days, especially after the Ohio Governor prohibited large public gatherings. Given the uncertainty relative to the duration of mass-gathering bans, AFS does not plan to reschedule the event.

Since so many foundry personnel, suppliers, casting buyers, and students rely on Metalcasting Congress as the single-most anticipated event on their annual calendar, this was an especially difficult choice. Although this action also comes at a significant financial cost to AFS, it is the right course of action for the well-being of our registrants, exhibitors and AFS professional staff.

For historical perspective, the last time Metalcasting Congress was cancelled was in 1945, during the final months of World War II. It is important to remember that AFS is your association. With roots going back 124 years, AFS has been here to advocate for the vital interests of our industry; to educate current metalcasters and encourage future foundry leaders; and to foster innovation throughout the foundry community. The economic disruption we are now facing illustrates – more than ever – the need for AFS to continue to lead our industry and serve our membership.

Exhibitor and Registrant Refunds

AFS is prepared to refund 100 percent of applicable fees to exhibitors and registrants. Recognizing the major impact on our financial reserves, however, we ask that exhibitors and registrants vested in the success of our industry consider accepting a partial refund and contributing some balance of their choice back to AFS, helping us to bridge the gap between the 2019 and 2021 trade shows. Your donation will help AFS to continue to grow and sustain its program offerings and help foundries achieve their technical and business goals. We will be in touch in the near future about refund and donation procedures. We recognize this is an uncommon request, but if each company can help to some degree, we will strengthen AFS and our industry.

Sponsorships, Show Guide and Awards

  • We will be contacting Metalcasting Congress sponsors individually, to discuss refunds and/or alternative sponsorship opportunities at upcoming events.

  • The 2020 Show Guide will be reimagined with technical-paper content and will be distributed broadly.

  • The Gold Medals, Service Citations and Awards of Scientific Merit will be presented at the 2020 Foundry Leadership Summit, September 20-22 in Lake Tahoe, California. Announcements about other awards, and other show-related matters, will be made as details become available.

Celebrating AFS’s 125th Anniversary at Metalcasting Congress 2021

We are developing plans for an exciting Metalcasting Congress in Milwaukee on April 13-15, 2021, where we will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of AFS. Please be sure to mark your calendars for Metalcasting Congress 2021.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I send our best wishes for good health and safety to you, your family and your employees. We thank you for your patience throughout this decision-making process, your dedication to the metalcasting industry, and your commitment to AFS.

Warm regards,

Doug Kurkul,

CEO, American Foundry Society