Every Session Advances Your Career

The AISTech 2026 technical program delivers 500+ presentations, each designed to help you tackle challenges and advance your expertise. Explore the latest developments in everything from ironmaking and steelmaking to finishing processes. 

Review the full program and start planning your sessions today — every session is an opportunity to grow your knowledge and your career.

Every Session Advances Your Career

Heat Up Your Expertise in Monterrey

Registration is now open for GALVATECH 2026, the world’s premier technical conference on zinc and zinc-alloy coated steel sheet. This globally recognized event brings together industry experts to explore the latest innovations, technologies and challenges shaping coated steel production.

Join peers from around the world in Monterrey, Mexico, for expert-driven technical content. 

Learn more and register today.

Heat Up Your Expertise in Monterrey

It’s Time to Register for the Global Steel Dynamics Forum

Registration is officially open for the Global Steel Dynamics Forum in New York City. Connect with top steel executives, engage in thought-provoking discussion and gain critical insights at this must-attend executive-level event. 

Join the leaders who influence the global steel market — register today.

It’s Time to Register for the Global Steel Dynamics Forum

Save the Date

The AIST European Steel Forum returns in 2026, bringing global steel leaders together for high-level conversation and collaboration in Udine, Italy. Known for its focused discussions and strong industry participation, the Forum offers a unique environment for insight and connection.

Learn more about the forum and stay tuned for upcoming details.

Save the Date

Become an AIST Member Today!

The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) connects steel producers, suppliers, researchers and students through a global network focused on advancing iron and steel technology. With access to trusted technical resources, industry education and meaningful professional opportunities, AIST supports members at every stage of their careers.

From exclusive knowledge and cost-saving benefits to education and industry recognition, AIST membership delivers lasting value.

Learn more about the benefits and join today

Become an AIST Member Today!

Targeted Courses Designed for Every Professional Path

The steel industry never stands still — and neither should you. This spring, AIST’s Technology Training Conferences deliver the knowledge and tools professionals need at every stage of their career.

Led by industry experts, these courses offer practical insight, new perspectives and connections that keep you ahead in a fast-evolving global marketplace. 

See the full 2026 Spring conference schedule.

Targeted Courses Designed for Every Professional Path

Young Professional Members: Connect with Steel Industry Leaders

AIST members, age 35 and under, are invited to this exclusive virtual event — you’ll have the opportunity to connect directly with members of the AIST Board of Directors and the AIST Foundation Board of Trustees. Participate in small group discussion — ask questions, discover insights and get advice from current, respected iron and steel veterans and experts.

Learn more and register for FREE today!

Young Professional Members: Connect with Steel Industry Leaders

Roadmap for Iron & Steel Manufacturing

AIST is proud to unveil the Roadmap for Iron and Steel Manufacturing: Revolutionizing U.S. Global Leadership for a Sustainable Industrial Supply Chain — a project funded by a multiyear grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This comprehensive Roadmap outlines the technologies, infrastructure and workforce strategies necessary to decarbonize the U.S. iron and steel industry while strengthening global competitiveness across the value chain.

Download Today!

Roadmap for Iron & Steel Manufacturing

Get Involved & Join a Technology Committee

AIST members who serve on Technology Committees become an integral part of a vital network to solve problems and advance the state of technology within the industry.

Committee activities include plant tours, study tours, conference and webinar program development, industry surveys, roundtable discussions, technical presentations, technical reports, and benchmarking metrics.

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Get Involved & Join a Technology Committee

The Solution to All Your Steel Industry Problems

When you need reliable answers — fast — the 2026 Directory — Iron and Steel Plants delivers. Available now, this essential resource consolidates who’s producing, who’s supplying and who to contact across the steel industry in one easy-to-use reference. No guesswork. No wasted time — just the information you need to solve everyday challenges with confidence.

Order your copy today.

The Solution to All Your Steel Industry Problems

Upcoming Events

Introduction to Sustainable Steelmaking

Introduction to Sustainable Steelmaking

19 February 2026

AIST Decarbonization Subcommittee Webinar

Long Products Rolling – A Practical Training Seminar

Long Products Rolling – A Practical Training Seminar

24 - 26 February 2026 | Central Station Memphis Hotel

The seminar aims to expand an attendee’s knowledge of the complete process and how safety, quality, yield, and facility utilization can be affected at each step.

The Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel: 101

The Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel: 101

3 - 4 March 2026 | Hilton Fort Worth

The making, shaping, and treating of steel are critical to product design, application, cost and performance. 

Cold Rolling Fundamentals – A Practical Training Seminar

Cold Rolling Fundamentals – A Practical Training Seminar

8 - 12 March 2026 | Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites

Covers fundamentals, equipment, rolling theory, control, threading, rolls, lubrication, measurement, safety and new technology.

Scrap Supplements & Alternative Ironmaking 10

Scrap Supplements & Alternative Ironmaking 10

9 - 11 March 2026 | Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando-Disney Springs Area

Development and application of alternative ironmaking processes to provide virgin iron units to the electric arc furnace (EAF) sector or hot metal-to-steelmaking vessels, or to process waste oxides in both blast furnace–based and EAF steel plants.

Industrial Automation and Control System Fundamentals

Industrial Automation and Control System Fundamentals

10 - 12 March 2026 | Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites

This conference covers various components and systems available, making organizational discussions less stressful and implementation more seamless. The agenda is a single track with time reserved for small group discussions on specific topics of interest.

Advanced Cold Rolling Training: 201

Advanced Cold Rolling Training: 201

12 - 13 March 2026 | Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites

This two-day course explores the inner workings and analytic details of key subjects, including: material mechanics, rolling theory, automatic gauge control, shape/flatness measurement and control, rolling operations and techniques, and specialty mills and complex materials.

Relying on You: Building Confidence, Self-Trust and Momentum

Relying on You: Building Confidence, Self-Trust and Momentum

18 March 2026

AIST Young Professionals Webinar 

AISTech 2026 - Navigating the Exhibitor Experience

AISTech 2026 - Navigating the Exhibitor Experience

19 March 2026

Whether you're a first-time exhibitor or a returning participant, don’t leave your success to chance! Join us to get the answers you need before you arrive, avoid common on-site challenges, streamline your setup and make the most of your investment at AISTech 2026. Register now to secure your spot!

32nd AIST Crane Symposium

32nd AIST Crane Symposium

8 - 10 June 2026 | Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square

The 32nd AIST Crane Symposium is a premier event dedicated to the latest innovations, challenges, and best practices in crane technology within the steel manufacturing industry. 

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Monthly Journal

 

Plant Services

2026 February Issue

CMC started production in June 2023 on its newly installed, technologically advanced merchant micro-mill in Mesa, Ariz., USA. Known as Steel Arizona 2, it is the third CMC micro-mill utilizing fast-casting technolo-gy to produce rebar and will be the first micro-mill in the world to produce a vast range of merchant products. The Danieli-supplied mill has a designed capacity of 550,000 tons per year.