Metalcasting Congress 2026 Sponsorships & Signage

Metalcasting Congress 2026 Sponsorships

Distinguish your brand to the $50 billion metalcasting industry at Metalcasting Congress 2026, April 14-16, 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI, by becoming an Official Sponsor. You’ll receive up to nine months of promotion and unparalleled brand exposure at North America’s largest metalcasting trade show.

Choose from two sponsorship levels: Platinum or Gold. Please note, only 12 sponsorships are available per level and are considered reserved with full payment. For more information or to become an Official Sponsor, contact Kim Farrugia at kfarrugia@afsinc.org.

SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: Jan. 22, 2026.

Sponsorship Benefits	Platinum* $6,700 12 available	Gold* $4,300 12 available
Official Metalcasting Congress 2026 Program Guide Your logo* is featured prominently in the official program guide’s sponsor array.	•	•
Pre-Conference E-mails Your logo* is included in the sponsor array in all outgoing Metalcasting Congress 2026 e-mails, accounting for thousands of impressions across the industry over the course of nine months.	•	•
Pre-Conference Mailings Your logo* is printed in the sponsor array in all Metalcasting Congress 2026 direct mail.	•	•
Metalcasting Congress 2026 Website Your logo* and web link are included in the sponsor array on the Metalcasting Congress 2026 website.	•	•
Sponsor Badge Ribbons All company employees will receive badge ribbons denoting your sponsorship level.	•	•
Official Sponsor Logo for Marketing Market your participation at Metalcasting Congress 2026 with the Official Sponsor logo.	•	•
Enhanced Digital Listing Options Receive expanded listing features, priority placement, and an Official Sponsor icon.	•	•
Pre-Show E-mail Feature An e-mail blast to all registered attendees will spotlight sponsor companies’ profiles.	•	•
Social Media Recognition Individual thanks on all AFS social media channels will be sent monthly. These will include your logo and will tag your related accounts.	•	•
Onsite Recognition Your logo will be displayed prominently on select show-related signage in the lobby entrance to the exhibit hall.	•	•
Daily Push Notification All Metalcasting Congress 2026 app users will receive push notifications thanking our Platinum Sponsors by name.	•
Entrance Floor Clings Your logo and exhibit number will be displayed on a floor cling decal at the entrance to the show floor.	•
Logo on Metalcasting Congress 2026 Floorplan Your logo and web link are showcased at the bottom of the official Metalcasting Congress 2026 floorplan.	•
Hall Announcement A daily announcement over the PA system at the DeVos Place Convention Center will thank Platinum Sponsors by name.	•
Conference Mobile App Splash Page Your logo appears in the sponsor array every time the official Metalcasting Congress 2026 app is launched (2-second splash page).	•

*Logos sized according to sponsorship level.

2026 Branding Sponsorships

American Foundry Society has unique opportunities for those seeking a more targeted audience at Metalcasting Congress 2026. You can support these important industry initiatives and build your brand at the same time through one of these simple, recognition-based sponsorships. These sponsorships are not exclusive. For more information, contact Kim Farrugia at kfarrugia@afsinc.org.

Branding Sponsorships deadline: First claimed, first sold until Jan. 22, 2026

Sponsorship Options	Price	Available
Casting Source Theater Sponsor Become an official sponsor of the Casting Source Theater, which will host the Buyers & Designers education track. Your company logo will be placed prominently in the theater and be included in all related marketing materials promoting these sessions to OEMs and other casting end-users. Only available to Cast in North America exhibitors.	$500	12 available
Coffee Station by AFS Technical Sessions The entryway for the Metalcasting Congress registration area and the AFS Technical Sessions will be bustling. Have your company logo be one of the first attendees see as they begin their experience at Metalcasting Congress by sponsoring this highly visible coffee station. Signage will be visible with your company logo and booth number and a literature rack for you to provide a company brochure from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. on all three days of Metalcasting Congress (April 14 - 16). You will also receive logo visibility in the Metalcasting Congress Show Guide, emails promoting this coffee station, and an exhibit hall announcement with your company name.	$3,200	3 available
The AFS Hub Coffee Station Attendees will enjoy a cup of coffee in The AFS Hub from 9 – 11 a.m. on both exhibit days (April 15 - 16). On-site signage in this area with your company name will be visible for attendees to see while they take a coffee break.	$2,500	1 available
Foundry-in-a-Box Sponsor One of the most interactive areas on the exhibit floor, the Foundry-in-a-Box demonstration receives a constant flowof attendees of all ages and experience levels who want to make a casting. Sponsors will be recognized on displays at the station.	$1,300	3 available
The Hub Powered Table Sponsorship Sponsor will have their four-color branding on the tabletop of three powered tables (72.25”x 26.25”) with chairs located in the AFS Hub for the duration of the event. Attendees will use this area to review the Metalcasting Congress Show Guide, network, work on their laptops, or take a quick break while charging their cell phones.	$3,800	1 available
Metalcasting Congress Lanyard Sponsorship Have your logo visible to every Metalcasting Congress attendee as they walk the exhibit floor by sponsoring the badge lanyard. These lanyards allow for multiple logo imprint areas around the neck ribbon. Your logo will be in nearly every photo taken at the event, which means it will be visible on websites and social media, in future promotions, and anywhere pictures from Metalcasting Congress 2026 are featured. Lanyards are the first things attendees and exhibitors will see when they arrive and will keep with them for the duration of the event and beyond.	$6,200	1 available
Sponsored Presentation in the Casting Source Theater Present and persuade attendees as an official session listed in the agenda for the Casting Source Theater. If you have something new, innovative, and groundbreaking to share with the industry, you can do so in one of these sponsored sessions, mixed in with regular AFS programming. All sessions are a firm 25 minutes in length. Session-time spots are reserved with full payment. Spots are limited and any Sponsored Presentations submitted after Feb. 13, 2026, will not be included in the on-site Show Guide.	$1,500	5 available
Water Cooler Sponsorship Sponsor will have branding next to the 6 water coolers placed in prominent areas on the Metalcasting Congress exhibit floor, registration, hallways and technical session area. Sponsor will also have a small sign on the table where the coolers will be placed for branding.	$1,700	Sold Out
Women in Metalcasting Lunch Sponsor Be a sponsor of the Women in Metalcasting Lunch on Wednesday April 15, 2026. Sponsorship includes logo on all materials related to the lunch. Company logo on directional signage to the WIM Lunch Company logo on the welcome sign at the WIM Lunch Company logo at each table on the tri-fold centerpiece at the WIM Lunch Company logo on a thank you meter panel placed on the WIM Lunch stage Company name mentioned as a thank you during opening comments at the WIM Lunch Recognition on the CastExpo event app by the WIM Lunch listing Opportunity to contribute items for the swag table at the WIM Lunch Company logo in the CastExpo directory alongside the WIM Lunch (secure sponsorship by Jan. 22, 2026 to be included)	$600	16 availabe

Onsite Signage

Drive traffic to your booth and make an impression with highly visible, on-site signage inside the DeVos Place Convention Center. Signage information coming soon. For more information about onsite signage, contact Kim Farrugia at kfarrugia@afsinc.org

Metalcasting Congress 2026 Sponsorships & Signage