Australia and New Zealand Member Chapter
8th Annual AIST Australia and New Zealand Steel Symposium
1–4 February 2027 • Swinburne University of Technology •
Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
Call for Papers
Overseas participants are welcome as presenters and attendees. See list of welcomed topics and abstract submission requirements below.
Abstracts due Tuesday, 1 December 2026.
Virtual or In Person Registration Available
Lunch, morning tea, afternoon tea and Tuesday dinner included for full Conference attendees.
Monday lunch included for Training Course only attendees.
Schedule
Monday, 1 February 2027
10 a.m.–4 p.m. AEST
Training Course: Introduction to EAF Steelmaking By Professor Geoffrey Brooks (Optional participation, see registration fee below)
Tuesday, 2 February 2027
9 a.m.–5 p.m. AEST
Conference Day 1 + Evening Informal Conference Dinner near Swinburne University of Technology
Wednesday, 3 February 2027
9 a.m.–5 p.m. AEST
Conference Day 2 + Swinburne State-of-the-Art Lab Tour
Thursday, 4 February 2027
TBD
Plant Tour InfraBuild Steel Mill OR BlueScope Western Port
REGISTRATION
In person US$100
Virtual US$50
Conference – AIST Member
In person US$200
Virtual US$100
Conference – AIST Non-Member
In person only US$50
Monday Training Course Only
Free
Students may attend for free via the AIST Foundation’s Steel to Students Training and Travel Funds. Both conference registration and course registration are eligible.
Call for papers & abstract submission requirements
Topics
Industrial innovation, plant-data analysis, new equipment, and fundamental research relating to iron ore processing, sinter making, pelletizing, ironmaking, steelmaking, ladle metallurgy, casting, rolling, coating, thermal treatment, physical metallurgy, and steel products.
Abstract Submission Requirements
• Title
• Authors and affiliations
• Main author photo
• Abstract: up to 150 words
• Biography: up to 50 words
Submit to Dr. Gopal Pandey
Questions
Michael Davies • Australia and New Zealand Member Chapter Chair • 0419-718-801
Dr. Shabnam Sabah • Australia and New Zealand Member Chapter Vice Chair