Conferences

This two-day seminar is essential for people new to environmental compliance related work, or those individuals looking to gain additional insights or revisit a particular subject area. The seminar provides an understanding of environmental issues and concerns encountered by individuals with environmental responsibilities in a metalcasting facility on a day-to-day basis. This will include practical-level instruction on compliance activities, permitting, reporting, record keeping, testing, pollution control and environmental management systems.

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 issued proposed 2021EPA General Permit. Highlights include development of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), comparison of EPA 2020 MSGP with state specific permits, tips, Best Management Practices (BMPs) and pitfalls and the looming issues around PFAS and PFOA contamination.

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! 

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 now 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, economic, workforce, technical and political issues that go to the heart of leading your business.

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.