CastExpo 2025
Friday, April 11, 2025
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Registration Open
Saturday, April 12, 2025
7 – 8 a.m.
Author Chair Breakfast
7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Registration Open
8 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Technical & Management Sessions
8 – 10 a.m.
AFS Institute Course: Metalcasting Process Basics—Part One
Instructor:
Patrick Kluesner
Grede Castings
8:45 – 9 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Exhibits Open
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Keynote Speaker
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Copper Division Luncheon
(Ticket Required)
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Student Research Competition
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
AFS Institute Course: Metalcasting Process Basics—Part Two
Instructor:
Patrick Kluesner
Grede Castings
3 – 4 p.m.
SFSA Cast In Steel
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
(Ticket Required)
Sunday, April 13, 2025
7 – 8 a.m.
Author Chair Breakfast
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration Open
7:30 – 9 a.m.
Women in Metalcasting Breakfast
8 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Technical & Management Sessions
8 – 10 a.m.
AFS Institute Course: Introduction to Quality and Process Improvement—Part One
Instructor:
Ted Schorn
Enkei America Inc.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Exhibits Open
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Keynote Speaker
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Volunteer Leadership Awards Luncheon
(Ticket Required)
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
AFS Institute Course: Introduction to Quality and Process Improvement—Part Two
Instructor:
Ted Schorn
Enkei America Inc.
6 – 7 p.m.
Annual Banquet Reception
(Cashless Bar)
7 – 9 p.m.
Annual Banquet
(Ticket Required)
9 – 10 p.m.
President's After-Party
(Cashless Bar)
Monday, April 14, 2025
7 – 8 a.m.
Author Chair Breakfast
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration Open
8 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Technical & Management Sessions
8 – 10 a.m.
AFS Institute Course: The 10-Step Method for Corrective Action—Part One
Instructor:
Patrick Kluesner
Grede Castings
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Exhibits Open
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Keynote Speaker
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
AFS Institute Course: The 10-Step Method for Corrective Action—Part Two
Instructor:
Patrick Kluesner
Grede Castings
5 – 6 p.m.
Young Professionals Reception
6 – 10 p.m.
Alumni Dinner
(Ticket Required)
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
7 – 8 a.m.
Author Chair Breakfast
8 – 10:15 a.m.
Technical & Management Sessions
8 – 10 a.m.
AFS Institute Course: Introduction to Casting Design
Instructor:
Jiten Shah
Product Development & Analysis LLC
8 a.m. – Noon
Registration Open
9 a.m. – Noon
Exhibits Open