WOMEN IN STEEL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Sunday, 3 May 2026

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

Last year, AIST introduced its first industry panel session and soft skills training as part of the Women in Steel professional development programming at AISTech. These sessions were well received, providing participants with valuable insights to advance their careers, hear from experienced professionals in the industry and expand their professional networks. Building on this positive feedback, AIST will again offer this same format in 2026.

These presentations will run concurrently from 3 to 4 p.m., and again from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.

Advance registration is required and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.  There will be a maximum capacity of 50 attendees per session.

AIST Member: US$25

Non-Member: US$35

Sponsored by:

Agenda:

Session 1:    3–4 p.m.

Break:           4–4:15 p.m.

Session 2:    4:15–5:15 p.m.

Reception:    5:30–6:30 p.m.

Professional Development Hours

This program may qualify for up to 1 Professional Development Hour (PDH) credit. Upon completion, attendees may request a certificate outlining the PDH credits earned. Please note, it is the responsibility of the attendee to verify with their certifying body whether these courses meet their requirements.

Presentation A:

Reflections on Success and Strength: Conversations That Inspire

This interactive small group forum invites attendees to reflect on the moments that have shaped their careers, including the wins worth celebrating and the challenges that sparked growth. Guided by members of the Women in Steel Committee, participants will share personal insights, exchange practical wisdom and connect across career stages in a supportive, conversational setting. Through two complementary discussions, one focused on accomplishments and one centered on lessons learned, attendees will leave with a clearer sense of their strengths, renewed confidence and a stronger connection to other women in the industry. This session is designed to foster community, encourage reflection and highlight the value of everyone’s experience in steel.

• Celebrating Wins: What are You Proud Of?
• Lessons Learned: The Hard Moments That Shaped You

Facilitator: Shannon Clark, Senior Specialist - Metallurgy and Quality, ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P.,  Lauren Culbertson, Vice President of Engineering, Songer Services Inc. and Mindy Toth, Global Vice President, Human Resources & Marketing, Fives North American Combustion

Presentation B:

Fireside Chat with Melissa Doman: Personalizing How You Navigate Change 
Melissa Doman, Founder, Speaker and Trainer, The Workplace Metal Health Method™ 

This engaging fireside chat will be a candid, solution-focused conversation between Melissa Doman, organizational psychologist, author and mental health at work specialist, and a member of our AIST community, about why it’s critical to understand the impact of change on us, our lives and our work. Doman and the interviewer will also discuss why the most effective way to manage change is to identify and practice realistic, personalized tools. The session will conclude with an open Q&A session with Melissa.

Interviewers: Karin Lund, CEO and Founder, G-Power Global Enterprises LLC, and Brenda Petrilena, Senior Director Engineering, United States Steel Corporation