Overview
Register for the premier metalcasting industry Leadership Summit. Enjoy networking with a friendly group of more than 170 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
Hotel Information
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
For attendees of the Foundry Leadership Summit, join us for golf on Monday, September 14th for a Noon shotgun start at The Canyons Golf Club (off property) in Park City, UT. Golf green fees are $195.00 per person and includes 18-holes of golf and cart. Pre-registration to golf is required as there are a limited number of spots. This is a selection option on the main Foundry Leadership Summit registration form. If you need to rent golf clubs they will be an extra $75.00 per rental for 18-holes. Please also indicate on the main Foundry Leadership Summit registration form if you will require club rental and transportation to The Canyons Golf Club.
Location of the Golf Course: The Canyons Golf Club, 4000 Canyons Resort Drive, Park City, UT 84098
Golf Attire: Proper casual golf attire is requested; soft spikes only. Denim, gym clothing or t-shirts are not allowed on the course. Collared shirts for both men and women is required.
Golf Check-In: Meet with AFS staff member Ben Yates at the Golf Pro Shop on-site.
Golf Club Rental: Indicate on the Foundry Leadership Summit registration form if you require club rental. Cost is an additional $75.00 for these to be paid at the golf course which also comes with 2 sleeves of balls.
Getting to the Golf Course: Indicate on the Foundry Leadership Summit registration form if you require transportation to the golf course.
For additional questions about the golf outing, please contact Ben Yates at byates@afsinc.org.
TBA
Mickey Hannum
Author
Michael Weidokal
Executive Director
International Strategic Analysis
Lisa Anderson
Supply-Chain Expert
LMA Consulting Group
Moderator: 
AFS President John Lancaster
Plant Director
General Motors
Panelist:
Jeff Hall
President/CEO
Benton Foundry 
Matt Cook
Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
Amsted Rail
Sachin Shivaram
CEO
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry
Other Panelists TBA
The State of AFS address
Justin Scott
CEO
American Foundry Society
Presentation of the William J. Grede Award and the Keating Founders Freedom Award
Keith Prather
Co-Founder
Armada Corporate Intelligence
Gene Marks
Author, business advisor and frequent guest on CNBC
Fox Business
Stephanie Salmon
AFS Washington Representative
American Foundry Society
George Boyd Jr.
CEO and President
Goldens’ Foundry & Machine Company
Registration
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
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.
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