It’s Time to Renew Your AIST Membership!
Being part of AIST means more than just staying connected — it’s about advancing the global iron and steel industry while investing in your own professional growth. As a member, you gain access to knowledge, education, networking, exclusive discounts, anytime access to research tools, recognition and so much more. Don’t miss out on another year of connection, growth and opportunity.
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.
Your Local Link to the Global Steel Community
This fall, AIST’s 22 Member Chapters are hosting a full slate of events designed to bring iron and steel professionals together at the local level. From plant tours and roundtable discussions to dinner meetings, golf outings and young engineer nights, there’s no better way to exchange ideas, build connections and grow your leadership in the steel industry.
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.
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 ready to elevate your steel industry knowledge at the 2025 European Steel Forum in Bilbao, Spain. Global executives will gather to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovation in steel production in the European steel industry.
This year’s program explores the bold transformation of the European steel industry as it moves toward a carbon-neutral future. Through expert-led sessions and a high-level industry panel, attendees will gain insight into the innovative technologies, energy solutions, and execution strategies driving sustainable progress.
Your Destination for Steel Excellence This Fall
AIST offers specialized training programs with unique opportunities to deepen your technical knowledge, gain practical insights from industry leaders and connect with peers across the global iron and steel community.
Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional seeking to refine your expertise, you will find these targeted courses provide the tools needed to excel in your role and contribute to the future of steelmaking.
Caelan Kennedy, research manager, Steel Founders’ Society of America, shares that participating in Technology Committees is a great way to meet people with similar interests and roles. They are open forums to ask questions, and he shares that the professionals he’s met through several committees have been willing to help when he comes across a problem that he hasn’t seen before. Participating in Technology Committees has helped Kennedy tackle complex problems, and it provides perspective and insight beyond what would normally be encountered.
