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 - 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 |
| 10 Mar 2026 |
Dinner Meeting |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 11 Mar 2026 |
Dinner Meeting |
Local Member Chapters | Alabama | AIST Birmingham Member Chapter |
| 12 Mar 2026 |
Golf Outing |
Local Member Chapters | Alabama | AIST Birmingham Member Chapter |
| 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 |
| 23 - 25 Mar 2026 |
Expo Acero |
Local Member Chapters | Veracruz | AIST Mexico Member Chapter |
| 14 Apr 2026 |
Dinner Meeting |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 4 - 6 May 2026 |
AISTech 2026AISTech 2026 — Steel's Premier Technology Event will feature technologies from all over the world that help steel producers to compete more effectively in today's global market. AISTech is a can't-miss event for anyone involved at any level of today's steel marketplace, providing perspective on the technology and engineering expertise necessary to power a sustainable steel industry. Wheter you present, attend or exhibit, take advantage of this opportunity to network with industry peers and discover ways to improve your productivity. |
Conference Exposition | Pennsylvania | AIST |
| 7 - 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. |
| 8 Jun 2026 |
Golf Outing |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 16 - 17 Jun 2026 |
Global Steel Dynamics ForumWorld Steel Dynamics and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology are proud to announce a new conference partnership — the Global Steel Dynamics Forum. Together we look forward to hosting the world's premier executive event focused on industry dynamics, critical insights and essential strategic outlooks. |
Conference Exposition | New York | AIST and WSD |
| 31 - 3 Aug 2026 |
Annual Meeting |
Local Member Chapters | South Carolina | AIST Globe-Trotters Member Chapter |
| 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 |
| 21 - 23 Sep 2026 |
AIST Women In Steel Conference |
Conference Exposition | Ohio | AIST |
| 4 - 7 Oct 2026 |
Materials Science & Technology 2026 |
Conference Exposition | Pennsylvania | Organized jointly by the American Ceramic Society (ACerS); Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST); The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) |
| 11 - 15 Oct 2026 |
Galvatech 2026 |
Conference Exposition | Mexico | AIST |
| 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 |
| 11 - 13 Nov 2026 |
2026 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 | Colorado | AIST |
| 3 - 5 May 2027 |
AISTech 2027AISTech 2027 — Steel's Premier Technology Event will feature technologies from all over the world that help steel producers to compete more effectively in today's global market. AISTech is a can't-miss event for anyone involved at any level of today's steel marketplace, providing perspective on the technology and engineering expertise necessary to power a sustainable steel industry. Wheter you present, attend or exhibit, take advantage of this opportunity to network with industry peers and discover ways to improve your productivity. |
Conference Exposition | Tennessee | AIST |
| 8 - 10 May 2028 |
AISTech 2028AISTech 2028 — Steel's Premier Technology Event will feature technologies from all over the world that help steel producers to compete more effectively in today's global market. AISTech is a can't-miss event for anyone involved at any level of today's steel marketplace, providing perspective on the technology and engineering expertise necessary to power a sustainable steel industry. Wheter you present, attend or exhibit, take advantage of this opportunity to network with industry peers and discover ways to improve your productivity. |
Conference Exposition | Ohio | AIST |