Building on the fundamentals of the Clean Water Act, this seminar will address the rapidly changing world of stormwater compliance, including both the regulatory and technical issues involved in meeting the complex requirements. This seminar covers the many changes to the recently proposed 2026 EPA Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP).
Issues on Capitol Hill have millions of dollars of implications for your company, including taxation, Buy America, trade enforcement, workforce policies, EPA rulemaking, and OSHA regulations. Each year, AFS members from across the entire supply chain gather to advocate for the metalcasting industry, grow the metalcasting economy, and get an inside look at policies that affect the industry.
AFS regional chapters are encouraged to register at least one representative for the AFS Chapter Officers Webinar as we start a new and exciting chapter meeting year. By collaborating and sharing, AFS chapters can continue to thrive and deliver tremendous value to our members. That starts with your chapter’s participation on the Chapter Officers Webinar!
The AFS Talent Development Divisions offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from your industry peers across both large and small foundries in the metalcasting sector. Whether you're managing a small family-owned business or part of a large corporate operation, you’ll gain valuable insights into how HR professionals in the metalcasting industry are using innovative technology, tackling talent acquisition challenges, and driving employee engagement.
Join us at the 2025 Sand Conference – where innovators and industry leaders converge! Dive into compelling case studies and dynamic discussions on cutting-edge molding technologies, environmental compliance, and process evaluation. Network with peers through process-focused presentations that spotlight real-world applications, showcasing advancements in process improvement and technology transfer. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore and adopt new methodologies and state-of-the-art equipment poised to meet the industry’s future demands.
With several expert-led sessions, this 2-day workshop is tailored to new and experienced copper alloy metalcasters alike. Join us in expanding the shared knowledge of the copper alloy industry!
For information about sponsorship opportunities at the event, please contact Kim Farrugia at kfarrugia@afsinc.org or click here.
Register for the premier metalcasting industry Leadership Summit. Enjoy networking with a friendly group of nearly 150 leaders from across the metalcasting supply chain and hear from world-class speakers discussing leadership, artificial intelligence, economic, workforce, technical and political issues that go to the heart of leading your business. The speakers will provide foundry-industry focused expertise available at no other leadership conference.
The AFS Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Conference returns for its 37th year as the premier event for foundry industry EHS professionals. Taking place October 7 – 9, 2025, in Green Lake, WI, 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.
Join us this February in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for the highly anticipated AFS Cast Iron Conference—a must-attend event for casting buyers, ferrous foundries, and industry suppliers. This immersive conference will take you through the entire casting process, from initial design considerations and critical placement details to defining specifications and quality considerations.
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, to 3D printed sand molds & cores, printed hard tooling & fixtures, hybrid applications, and the latest in AM applied research.