Where Steel’s Leaders Come Together

World Steel Dynamics and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology are welcoming you back to Manhattan for year three of the Global Steel Dynamics Forum.

This summer, join us in New York City for steel’s premier executive event, where you’re promised to gain critical insights, explore strategic outlooks, and deep dive into ever-evolving industry dynamics. Register early to secure your spot and take advantage of the best registration pricing.

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Where Steel’s Leaders Come Together

Discover What’s Next at Steel’s #1 Conference and Exposition

AISTech 2025 is shaping up to be another record-breaking event. With four days of non-stop inspiration, education and collaboration, you can't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience in Nashville.

With more than 500+ technical presentations, 650+ exhibiting companies and 8,000+ global industry attendees you're guaranteed to take your business to the next level.

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Discover What’s Next at Steel’s #1 Conference and Exposition

Order Your 2025 Directory Today!

The 2025 Directory — Iron and Steel Plants is now available for pre-order. The steel industry’s “black book” features comprehensive details on North American steel producers and suppliers from around the world.

In addition, the Directory includes information on capacities, products and equipment for more than 1,500 companies and 15,000 key personnel, with easy-to-use geographical indexing.

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Get Involved & Join a Technology Committee

AIST members who serve on Technology Committees become an integral part of a vital network to solve problems and advance the state of technology within the industry.

Committee activities include plant tours, study tours, conference and webinar program development, industry surveys, roundtable discussions, technical presentations, technical reports, and benchmarking metrics.

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Train Your Way to Success

AIST offers a comprehensive array of training programs tailored to address specific aspects of processes, engineering, equipment and reliability techniques within the steel industry.

These courses serve as valuable opportunities to advance your career while establishing connections to expand your professional network. Our spring training lineup is sure to have an opportunity for everyone to learn something new!

Spring Training Calendar

Train Your Way to Success

Get Ready to Grow Your Knowledge

With more than 400 technical presentations, the AISTech Technology Conference is the place to help take your steelmaking process to the next level. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from the best in the iron and steel industry with three full days of inspiring and thought-provoking sessions.

If you want to take your career to new heights, the AISTech Technology Conference is a must-attend. Check out the online program to see which presentations spark your interest.

AISTech Online Program

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Upcoming Events

Long Products Rolling – A Practical Training Seminar

Long Products Rolling – A Practical Training Seminar

18 - 20 February 2025 | Courtyard By Marriott Fort Wayne Downtown

The 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.

Sheet Processing and Finishing Lines

Sheet Processing and Finishing Lines

3 - 6 March 2025 | The Hilton Garden Inn Nashville

This seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of process lines, including pickling, annealing, galvanizing, cleaning, plating, painting, skinpass rolling, leveling, slitting and special processes.

Steel Mill Combustion and Thermal Systems

Steel Mill Combustion and Thermal Systems

4 - 6 March 2025 | Embassy Suites Centennial Park

This training seminar is designed for supervisors, engineers, and technicians who are directly involved in the operation, maintenance, design, or installation of combustion equipment in steel mills.

The Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel: 101

The Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel: 101

11 - 12 March 2025 | The Brown Hotel

The making, shaping, and treating of steel are critical to product design, application, cost and performance. 

AIST Young Professionals Webinar Navigating Difficult Conversations

AIST Young Professionals Webinar Navigating Difficult Conversations

13 March 2025

In this interactive session, international speaker and author Jeff Tobe dives into the six strategies to having that meaningful conversation. 

31st AIST Crane Symposium

31st AIST Crane Symposium

10 - 11 June 2025 | The Westin Indianapolis

The 31st AIST Crane Symposium is a premier event dedicated to the latest innovations, challenges, and best practices in crane technology within the steel manufacturing industry. 

Specialty Melting, Refining, and Casting – A Practical Training Seminar

Specialty Melting, Refining, and Casting – A Practical Training Seminar

6 - 9 October 2025 | TBD

This two-and-a-half-day seminar provides an overview of melting, refining, and solidification in stainless and specialty steel mills and foundries.

Continuous Casting – A Practical Training Seminar

Continuous Casting – A Practical Training Seminar

14 - 16 October 2025 | TBD

This informative program targets the heart of steelmaking: the frontline operator. 

Environmental Solutions: Air & Decarbonization

Environmental Solutions: Air & Decarbonization

28 - 30 October 2025 | TBD

Equipping attendees with new tools to better evaluate the effectiveness of their systems will be a primary goal of the course.

Maintenance Solutions: Keys to a Sustainable Maintenance Program

Maintenance Solutions: Keys to a Sustainable Maintenance Program

4 - 6 November 2025 | TBD

The conference is intended for maintenance, operations and engineering personnel.

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Monthly Journal


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2025 February Issue

Construction of Nucor’s new rebar micro-mill in Lexington, N.C., USA (photo taken in August 2024). Upon completion, the mill will have an annual capacity of 430,000 tons. Read more on page 4.