Find the latest AIST and steel industry events, including annual conferences, training seminars and committee and chapter meetings.
| Dates | Event | Event Type | Location | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2026 |
AIST Young Professionals Board of Directors Mentor MixerThis members onnly event will provide AIST’s Young Professionals the opportunity to learn directly from and network with AIST Board of Directors and AIST Foundation Board of Trustees representatives. |
Local Member Chapters | Zoom | AIST |
| 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 |
| 10 Nov 2026 |
Dinner Meeting—U. S. Steel Night |
Local Member Chapters | Michigan | AIST Detroit Member Chapter |
| 10 Nov - 11 Nov 2025 |
Young Steel Professionals’ Night |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 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 |
| 05 Dec 2026 |
Holiday Dinner Cruise |
Local Member Chapters | KY | AIST Ohio Valley Member Chapter |
| 12 Jan 2027 |
Dinner Meeting |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 01 Feb 2027 |
8th Annual AIST Australia and New Zealand Steel Symposium 2026 |
Local Member Chapters | Victoria | AIST Australia and New Zealand Member Chapters |
| 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 |
| 09 Feb 2027 |
Dinner Meeting |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 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 |
| 17 Feb 2027 |
NHL Hockey Game |
Local Member Chapters | Illinois | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 17 - 18 Feb 2027 |
Montana Tech Iron and Steelmaking Days |
Other Industry Events | Montana | Montana Technological University |
| 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 |
| 09 Mar 2027 |
Dinner Meeting |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 13 Apr 2027 |
Dinner Meeting |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |