Find the latest AIST and steel industry events, including annual conferences, training seminars and committee and chapter meetings.
| Dates | Event | Event Type | Location | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 21 Oct 2026 |
Continuous Casting Technology Committee Meeting |
Committee Meeting | Tennessee | AIST Continuous Casting Technology Committee |
| 26 Oct 2026 |
Environmental Technology Committee Meeting |
Committee Meeting | California | AIST Environmental Technology Committee |
| 27 - 29 Oct 2026 |
AIST Steel Forum 2026 |
Local Member Chapters | Udine | AIST European Member Chapter |
| 27 - 29 Oct 2026 |
Environmental Solutions: Air & WaterEquipping 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 |
| 9 - 11 Nov 2026 |
Maintenance Solutions: Predict, Prevent, PerformThe conference is intended for maintenance, operations and engineering personnel. |
Technology Training | Colorado | AIST Maintenance and Reliability and Lubrication and Hydraulics Technology Committees |
| 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 |
| 17 - 18 Nov 2026 |
Galvanizing Technology Committee Meeting |
Committee Meeting | South Carolina | AIST Galvanizing Technology Committee Meeting |
| 1 - 5 Feb 2027 |
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 | Tennessee | AIST Electric Steelmaking Technology Committee |
| 14 - 18 Feb 2027 |
Hot Sheet and Plate Rolling Fundamentals - A Practical Training SeminarThe course covers fundamentals, metallurgical and quality requirements, equipment, rolling theory, control, rolls, temperature control, measurement, safety, maintenance and reliability, and new technology. |
Technology Training | Alabama | AIST Hot Sheet Rolling, Plate Rolling and Pipe & Tube Technology Committees |
| 23 - 25 Feb 2027 |
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 | North Carolina | AIST Long Products Technology Committee |
| 1 - 3 Mar 2027 |
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 | Ohio | AIST's Project & Construction Management Technology Committee |
| 3 - 5 Mar 2027 |
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 | Ohio | AIST's Project & Construction Management Technology Committee |
| 8 - 10 Mar 2027 |
Expo Acero |
Local Member Chapters | N.L. | AIST Mexico Member Chapter |
| 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 Jun 2027 |
Long & Forged Products Conference |
Conference Exposition | Colorado | AIST |
| 13 - 15 Sep 2027 |
AIST Women In Steel Conference |
Conference Exposition | Pennsylvania | AIST |
| 26 - 29 Oct 2027 |
CUUTE-33rd Symposium on Carbon Ultimate Utilization Technologies for the Global Environment |
Other Industry Events | The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan (ISIJ) | |
| 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 |
| 7 - 9 May 2029 |
AISTech 2029AISTech 2029 — 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 |

