pipe & tube Technology Committee Meeting

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 • Zoom – Virtual Meeting


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meeting Agenda

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Wednesday, 9 September

9 a.m.

  1. Chair’s opening remarks – Randy Klein    
  2. Appoint minute-taker – Randy Klein    
  3. Antitrust guidelines – Andrew Warble
  4. Membership and attendance – Andrew Warble
  5. Review minutes of previous meeting – 5 May • Pittsburgh, PA
  6. AIST Staff Announcements – Andrew Warble
  7. Steel Industry Fatalities – Andrew Warble
  8. Main agenda items
      • AISTech session development – Yusef Husseini
        • Selection of Abstracts (Due by 16 Sept) – (Handle via conference call if necessary)
        • Determine session structure (Due by 28 Oct) including session titles & session chairs
        • Review Papers Chair and Session Chair instructions
          • Paper Chair Role—This position is a leadership role within a Technology Committee or Subcommittee tasked with the development of AISTech technical sessions and the management and oversight of the Technology Committee session chairs. The role of Papers Chair is to ensure authors are in compliance with AIST policies for paper and presentation submissions and to ensure that authors register. Many of these tasks are delegated to the Session Chairs but the Papers Chair is ultimately responsible for the development and execution of the Technology Committee’s AISTech technical sessions. The Papers Chair may also be responsible in coordinating the selection of the Technology Committee’s Best Paper Award winner (if applicable).

            The Paper Chair role also includes membership on the Board of Director’s Conference Planning Committee (CPC). The CPC meets four times throughout the year to plan and review details related to the AISTech conference. Participation in the CPC meetings is highly recommended as it provides insight to the development and execution of the world’s largest annual iron and steel conference and exposition. Participation can be in person or by video conference.
          • Session Chair Role— This position supports the Papers Chair of the respective technology committee by communicating to the authors on topic content as well as on missing or late submission of required information. The Session Chairs will review and evaluate the paper and presentation files for content as well as for publication and awards (an evaluation form will be provided). Your AIST staff engineer will provide staff support to ensure your success in fulfilling the duties of a Session Chair. Session chairs are also on site at the AISTech conference in their session room to facilitate the flow of the session including introducing speakers, moderating question and answer sessions, as well as handing out certificates.
      • Finalize AISTech call for papers for next year
        • Line pipe in-service requirements for green energy (hydrogen transport) and carbon sequestration and the related alloy and thermomechanical control process rolling design. Updates on pipe and tube mill energy conservation and environmental challenges. Advancements for increased demand for pipe and tube inspection, testing, and measurements. Safety advancement in the pipe and tubular products arena and any related industry requirements and specifications affecting the pipe and tube manufacturing process and applications.
      • Finalize committee roundup – David Johnson
      • Technology Training conference October 2027 – Yusef Husseini
        Pipe & Tube – A Practical Training Seminar
        • Update from liaisons
          • Decarbonization – Roger Chmura
          • Young Professionals – Lauren Miller
  9. Discussion items
    • TBD
  10. Next meeting
  11. Chair conclusion

Noon

Adjourn