Find the latest AIST and steel industry events, including annual conferences, training seminars and committee and chapter meetings.
| Dates | Event | Event Type | Location | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 2026 |
AIST Decarbonization Subcommittee Webinar: Hydrogen DRI in SteelmakingThe six-year HYBRIT pilot program, completed in summer 2024, demonstrated that hydrogen-based direct reduced iron (HDRI) is not only technically feasible but also superior in quality. |
Technology Training | Zoom webinar | AIST |
| 8 - 10 Jun 2026 |
32nd AIST Crane SymposiumThe 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. |
Technology Training | Pennsylvania | AIST Cranes Technology Committee. |
| 15 Jul 2026 |
AIST Talent Acquisition Virtual Session: Attracting Talent to Rural and Industrial Work LocationsJoin AIST for the next session in our ongoing Talent Acquisition Series, designed to bring together HR professionals, university partners, and industry leaders to build a stronger talent pipeline for the steel industry. |
Technology Training | Webinar | AIST |
| 21 - 24 Sep 2026 |
Sheet Processing and Finishing LinesThis seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of process lines, including pickling, annealing, galvanizing, cleaning, plating, painting, skinpass rolling, leveling, slitting and special processes. |
Technology Training | North Carolina | AIST’s Rolling and Processing Technology Division |
| 6 - 8 Oct 2026 |
Energy Reduction in the Steel IndustryThis seminar equips attendees with practical strategies to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency, driving cost savings and competitiveness. |
Technology Training | Ohio | AIST Energy & Utilities Technology Committee |
| 13 - 14 Oct 2026 |
Digital Transformation Forum for the Steel IndustryThe digital transformation (DT) journey continues to be a critical component for all steel companies. |
Technology Training | Pennsylvania | AIST’s Digitalization Applications Technology Committee |
| 13 - 14 Oct 2026 |
The Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel: 101The making, shaping, and treating of steel are critical to product design, application, cost and performance. |
Technology Training | Ohio | AIST |
| 20 - 21 Oct 2026 |
Continuous Casting – A Practical Training SeminarThis informative program targets the heart of steelmaking: the frontline operator. |
Technology Training | Tennessee | AIST Continuous Casting Technology Committee |
| 27 - 29 Oct 2026 |
Environmental Solutions: Water Systems ManagementEquipping attendees with new tools to better evaluate the effectiveness of their systems will be a primary goal of the course. |
Technology Training | California | AIST Environmental Technology Committee |