Find the latest AIST and steel industry events, including annual conferences, training seminars and committee and chapter meetings.
| Dates | Event | Event Type | Location | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 |
Introduction to Sustainable SteelmakingAIST Decarbonization Subcommittee Webinar |
Technology Training | Webinar | AIST Decarbonization Subcommittee |
| 24 - 26 Feb 2026 |
Long Products Rolling – A Practical Training SeminarThe 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. |
Technology Training | Tennessee | AIST Long Products Technology Committee |
| 3 - 4 Mar 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 | Texas | AIST |
| 8 - 12 Mar 2026 |
Cold Rolling Fundamentals – A Practical Training SeminarCovers fundamentals, equipment, rolling theory, control, threading, rolls, lubrication, measurement, safety and new technology. |
Technology Training | Indiana | AIST Cold Sheet Rolling Technology Committee |
| 9 - 11 Mar 2026 |
Scrap Supplements & Alternative Ironmaking 10Development 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. |
Technology Training | Florida | AIST |
| 10 - 12 Mar 2026 |
Industrial Automation and Control System FundamentalsThis 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. |
Technology Training | Indiana | AIST Digitalization Applications and Electrical Applications Technology Committees |
| 12 - 13 Mar 2026 |
Advanced Cold Rolling Training: 201This 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. |
Technology Training | Indiana | AIST Cold Sheet Rolling Technology Committee |
| 18 Mar 2026 |
Relying on You: Building Confidence, Self-Trust and MomentumAIST Young Professionals Webinar |
Technology Training | Webinar | AIST |
| 19 Mar 2026 |
AISTech 2026 - Navigating the Exhibitor ExperienceWhether 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! |
Technology Training | Zoom webinar | AIST and Fern |
| 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 Industry |
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 |