Find the latest AIST and steel industry events, including annual conferences, training seminars and committee and chapter meetings.
| Dates | Event | Event Type | Location | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 11 Feb 2026 |
Dinner MeetingKeynote Presenter, Allen C. Behr, Executive Vice President, Nucor Corp., and 2025-2026 AIST President |
Local Member Chapters | Michigan | AIST Detroit Member Chapter |
| 23 - 26 Feb 2026 |
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 | Tennessee | AIST Long Products Technology Committee |
| 3 Mar 2026 |
Dinner MeetingKeynote Presenter, Allen C. Behr, Executive Vice President, Nucor Corp., and 2025-2026 AIST President |
Local Member Chapters | Ontario | AIST Northern Member Chapter |
| 4 Mar 2026 |
Dinner MeetingKeynote Presenter, Allen C. Behr, Executive Vice President, Nucor Corp., and 2025-2026 AIST President |
Local Member Chapters | AIST Northeastern Ohio Member Chapter | |
| 8 - 12 Mar 2026 |
Cold Rolling Fundamentals – A Practical Training SeminarCovers fundamentals, equipment, rolling theory, control, threading, rolls, lubrication, measurement, safety and new technology. |
Technology Training | Indiana | AIST Cold Sheet Rolling Technology Committee |
| 9 - 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 |
| 9 - 11 Mar 2026 |
Scrap Supplements & Alternative Ironmaking 10Development and application of alternative ironmaking processes to provide virgin iron units to the electric arc furnace (EAF) sector or hot metal-to-steelmaking vessels, or to process waste oxides in both blast furnace–based and EAF steel plants. |
Technology Training | Florida | AIST |
| 10 Mar 2026 |
Dinner Meeting |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest 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 |
| 13 Apr 2026 |
Dinner MeetingKeynote Presenter, Allen C. Behr, Executive Vice President, Nucor Corp., and 2025-2026 AIST President |
Local Member Chapters | Pennsylvania | AIST Pittsburgh 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 | Indiana | AIST Cranes Technology Committee. |