Southeast Member Chapter
Annual Meeting
11 –13 October 2026 • Omni Richmond Hotel • Richmond, VA, USA
▶About the Meeting ▶Hotel
Registration Information
Registration fees include Sunday reception and Monday breakfast, lunch, reception, dinner and technical paper sessions.
Member USD$550
Non Member USD$695
Monday Dinner Guest USD$200
Includes Monday evening reception and dinner with keynote presentation.
Attend for Free!
Get free registration to our upcoming meeting when you attend as a guest of a paid attendee — available for:
Young Professionals: Age 30 and under
New Industry Hires: Employed by a steel producer for less than 18 months
Take advantage of this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow — on us!
Exhibit Tables
Vendor tabletop displays (21 Available) US$300, electric additional US$100
Top Golf Individual USD$125
Top Golf Bay (up to 6 golfers) USD$750
Plant Tour
Host Mill: Gerdau Petersburg
Sponsorships
Sunday Evening Reception Sponsor (unlimited) USD$200
Monday Lunch Sponsor (2 Available) USD$500
Monday Reception Sponsor (unlimited) USD$200
Monday Dinner Sponsor (2 Available) USD$500
Top Golf Bay Sponsor ( 4 Available) USD$500
Top Golf Refreshment Sponsor (unlimited) USD$200
Student Rate
The AIST Foundation is pleased to provide assistance to students interested in attending AIST Member Chapter Technical Programs. Program details are available online at the Steel to Students web page or contact Courtney Young at 724-814-3096.
Cancellation/Substitution
If you must cancel, please email a notice of cancellation to hcollins@aist.org by 12 September 2025 and a refund will be issued. Cancellations received after 12 September 2025 are non-refundable. If you would like to send a substitute, a new registration form must be completed for that person. Be certain that the membership status is equivalent, or a different rate may apply.
Attention Non-members
Non-member registration fees include membership in AIST through 31 December 2026. Membership is not automatic. A completed membership application must be returned to AIST.