Digital Transformation Forum for the Steel Industry

13–14 October 2026 • Sheraton Station Square • Pittsburgh, PA USA

About the Program

This forum aims to serve as a platform for industry experts, researchers and professionals to delve into the pivotal aspects of digital transformation within the steel industry. The primary objectives of the forum include fostering collaborative discussions, sharing innovative insights and exploring the latest developments that drive digital transformation in the steel industry. The forum will include papers, panel discussions and real case studies.

This year's program is structured around these major themes: Safety, Predictive Maintenance and AI Innovation. Explore cutting-edge advancements and engage with industry leaders through roundtable discussions. Join us for a dynamic exchange of ideas, exploring the forefront of safety protocols, predictive maintenance strategies and diverse applications of artificial intelligence. This forum promises to be a catalyst for shaping the future of the steel industry.

Who Should Attend

Decision-makers and technical leaders who are interested in learning more about the value of digital transformation (DT) initiatives to their organizations, how to execute such projects, and potential areas to begin or continue their DT journey.

Bring Your Own Young Professional (BYOYP) Program

AIST recently launched the Bring Your Own Young Professional (BYOYP) program to encourage our members to help boost the next generation’s involvement in AIST and the steel industry. If you are an AIST member and are bringing a Young Professional (age 30 and under) to the conference, you can receive a free gift. All you have to do is enter their contact information on the registration form when you sign up for the conference. Find out more information about the program here.  

Organized By

AIST’s Digitalization Applications Technology Committees.

Previous Course Program

8–9 October 2024 • Pittsburgh, PA, USA