Find the latest AIST and steel industry events, including annual conferences, training seminars and committee and chapter meetings.
| Dates | Event | Event Type | Location | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2025 |
Dinner MeetingJoint AWMI/AIST Chapter Meeting |
Local Member Chapters | Pennsylvania | AIST Pittsburgh Member Chapter |
| 11 Nov 2025 |
Dinner Meeting—U. S. Steel NightKeynote Speaker: Joe Hunter, Plant Manager, U.S. Steel Great Lakes Works |
Local Member Chapters | Michigan | AIST Detroit Member Chapter |
| 11 - 12 Nov 2025 |
Ironmaking Technology Committee Meeting |
Committee Meeting | Indiana | AIST Ironmaking Technology Committee |
| 11 Nov 2025 |
Annual Young Steel Professionals’ Night |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 11 Nov 2025 |
AIST Decarbonization Webinar: Decarbonization – Blast Furnace Route Decarbonization Pathways, Part IIThe goal for this webinar is to learn how the practical, and pragmatic, technologies which are currently available can achieve significant reductions in carbon emissions now from existing blast furnace and BOF facilities — well before cutting-edge technologies can be commercialized. |
Technology Training | Zoom webinar | AIST |
| 12 Nov 2025 |
AIST Young Professionals and Board Virtual Mentor Mixer |
Other Industry Events | Virtual | AIST |
| 13 - 14 Nov 2025 |
Plate Rolling Technology Committee Meeting |
Committee Meeting | Iowa | AIST Plate Rolling Technology Committee |
| 18 - 20 Nov 2025 |
2025 AIST Leadership ConferenceThis invitation-only event is open to all Member Chapter officers, Technology Committee officers, Board of Director (BOD) members and BOD standing committee officers. The conference objective is to enhance the value of participation in AIST activities and provide resources to help attendees grow as leaders in the association and the steel industry. |
Conference Exposition | Arizona | AIST |
| 2 - 3 Dec 2025 |
The Breakthrough Technology Conference 2025 |
Other Industry Events | World Steel Association | |
| 4 Dec 2025 |
Holiday Party |
Local Member Chapters | Pennsylvania | AIST Pittsburgh Member Chapter |
| 4 Dec 2025 |
Holiday Party |
Local Member Chapters | Ohio | AIST Northeastern Ohio Member Chapter |
| 6 Dec 2025 |
Holiday Dinner Dance |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 11 Dec 2025 |
AIST Talent Acquisition Webinar: Strengthening Steel’s Future Through Intern EngagementJoin AIST for the next session in our ongoing Talent Acquisition Webinar 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 |
| 13 Jan 2026 |
Dinner Meeting |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 19 Jan 2026 |
NHL Hockey GameChicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets (limited ticket availability) |
Local Member Chapters | Illinois | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 26 - 28 Jan 2026 |
Project Management 101This seminar provides a comprehensive introductory overview of project management that focuses on development and delivery of project in an iron and steel mill environment. |
Technology Training | Florida | AIST's Project & Construction Management Technology Committee |
| 28 - 30 Jan 2026 |
Project Management 201This seminar provides an in-depth overview of project development and management for both major capital and sustaining/maintenance projects in a heavy industrial environment with a particular focus on iron and steel facilities. |
Technology Training | Florida | AIST's Project & Construction Management Technology Committee |
| 2 - 6 Feb 2026 |
Modern Electric Furnace Steelmaking – A Practical Training SeminarThis course covers safety, the basics of electrical and mechanical features of electric arc furnaces, refractories, and the role of raw materials. |
Technology Training | Nevada | AIST Electric Steelmaking Technology Committee |
| 10 - 11 Feb 2026 |
Seventh Annual AIST Australia and New Zealand Steel Symposium 2025 |
Local Member Chapters | Live/Virtual Symposium | AIST Australia and New Zealand Member Chapters |
| 10 Feb 2026 |
Dinner MeetingKeynote Presenter, Allen C. Behr, Executive Vice President, Nucor Corp., and 2025-2026 AIST President |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |