Call for Papers and Presentations

AISTech 2013 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition is scheduled for 6–9 May 2013 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. Abstracts for this major international conference are being sought now for manuscripts to be presented at the event and published in the proceedings.

AISTech 2013 will feature technologies from the world over, allowing steel producers to compete in today's global market. If you are involved in the steel industry, you can't afford to miss this event. Whether you present, attend or exhibit, take advantage of this opportunity to discover ways to make your job easier and improve your productivity.

International Exposure
All papers presented at the AIST Conference are considered for publication in Iron & Steel Technology, AIST's monthly technical journal, with distribution to more than 13,000 recipients worldwide. All papers presented are eligible for inclusion in the conference proceedings.

Participant Opportunities: Call for Papers and Presentations
The AISTech technical program promotes the transfer of iron and steel technology by providing an international forum for authors to share ideas, experiences and knowledge of the industry. We invite you to submit your abstracts for consideration. AIST offers two opportunities to participate in the AISTech 2013 Iron & Steel Technology Conference. Choose the option that best suits your objectives and available resources.

Option 1: Technical Paper
Papers presented during this technical conference are subsequently considered for publication in the AIST monthly technical journal, Iron & Steel Technology. Selection of papers for publication is based on the following factors: recommendations from sponsoring Technology Committee members; technical content, quality and current interest; quality of figures (should not require extensive reworking); and peer review evaluations. Accepted papers will be published in the AISTech 2013 Conference Proceedings and are eligible for AIST Awards and Recognition, including the Hunt-Kelly Outstanding Paper Award, which features a $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000 prize for the three highest rated papers.

Option 2: Presentation Only Submission
Abstracts for Presentation Only are also being accepted for consideration for AISTech 2013.
PLEASE NOTE: presentations without a corresponding paper will not be published in the AISTech 2013 Conference Proceedings, will not be eligible for publication in the Iron & Steel Technology monthly journal, and will not be eligible for any AIST Awards or Recognition.