Conferences

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. Designed specifically for casting buyers, casting designers, and those involved in any ferrous foundry.

This seminar is for individuals with a basic knowledge and understanding of EPA air regulations and air emission calculations. It will build on this basic knowledge, including concepts presented at AFS’s Introduction to Foundry Environmental Compliance Seminar (Foundry Environmental 101), with advanced practical knowledge, tools and techniques needed to address relatively complex air issues in foundries. This two-day seminar will cover four main topics – Emission Estimation, Permitting, Regulatory Requirements, and Compliance Demonstration.

Elevate your safety and health expertise with the AFS EHS Safety & Health Committee's enhanced Safety 101 Seminar. This structured course has been designed for newcomers to the safety and health field or professionals entering the metalcasting industry. This seminar is also a valuable refresher for those whose roles include safety and health responsibilities as part of their other assigned job duties. Join us to gain a comprehensive understanding of fundamental safety and health terminology specific to the foundry industry.

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.

Industry 4.0 is no longer just about the future. Smart, proactive manufacturers are using innovation and technology to improve productivity, profitability, and worker safety. Evaluating and implementing technology today is the key to remaining competitive and sustainable into your tomorrow. Discover how at this innovative conference focused on Industry 4.0 for metalcasters.

Save the date and assemble a delegation to represent your AFS chapter at the Chapter Officers Conference at AFS headquarters in Schaumburg, IL. In addition to a fun social event at Topgolf the evening of August 5, chapter leaders from all AFS chapters will convene on August 6 to discuss best practices in meeting planning, communications, recruitment, student engagement, and more. There will be a comprehensive overview of AFS membership benefits as well as the resources available to you as chapter leaders.

Register for the premier metalcasting industry Leadership Summit. Enjoy networking with a friendly group of more than 150 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.

Join industry professionals at the 2026 AFS Aluminum Casting Conference to explore the latest developments in molding, melt preparation, casting process control, and post-casting operations. The program features a “Back to Basics” session track that will focus on core principles and proven practices in aluminum casting — making it an ideal track for early-career professionals and a valuable refresher for seasoned attendees.

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.