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AIST is an international technical association of more than 14,400 professional and student members, representing iron and steel producers, their allied suppliers and related academia. The association is dedicated to advancing the technical development, production, processing and application of iron and steel.

In the past several years, the steel industry has undergone revolutionary change. From mergers and consolidations to bankruptcies and legacy costs, the global developments that have taken place in the industry have dramatically affected technical societies that support advancements in steelmaking knowledge and practices. Two longstanding societies, the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE) and the Iron & Steel Society (ISS), have now come together to build an organization that can endure the changes in the industry while providing unparalleled value for their combined membership.

The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) was established on January 1, 2004, with a goal of advancing the technical development, production, processing and application of iron and steel. The best practices of both predecessor organizations were incorporated into AIST, and we now have a strong, international, member-based technical organization that can sustain itself in an environment of continual change.

AIST is committed to presenting superior technical meetings, conferences, exhibits and publications to better serve those involved in the iron and steel community, including steel manufacturers, suppliers, consumers and academics.