Discover Innovations Driving the Next Generation of Steelmaking

The European Steel Forum program will feature expert-led discussions on decarbonization, energy transformation, project execution, advanced plant technologies and the evolving global steel market, complemented by valuable networking opportunities, a gala dinner, and exclusive plant tours.

Whether you're focused on operations, strategy or emerging technologies, you'll leave with fresh insights and practical takeaways to help navigate the future of the industry. 

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Discover Innovations Driving the Next Generation of Steelmaking

Free AIST Membership for Young Professionals

Are you 30 or younger? Your first year of AIST membership is free through support from the AIST Foundation.
 
Meet other young professionals, connect with industry leaders and get involved in the conversations shaping the future of steel. From conferences and local chapter events to leadership and networking opportunities, AIST is where careers and connections grow. Join today and start making your mark in the industry.

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Free AIST Membership for Young Professionals

Choose Your Booth Today

The countdown to AISTech 2027 has begun, and booth space is now available. Explore the floor plan and reserve the location that best showcases your company.

With more than 600 exhibitors and thousands of steel professionals expected to attend, AISTech is where connections are made, solutions are discovered and business gets done

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Become an AIST Member Today!

The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) connects steel producers, suppliers, researchers and students through a global network focused on advancing iron and steel technology. With access to trusted technical resources, industry education and meaningful professional opportunities, AIST supports members at every stage of their careers.

From exclusive knowledge and cost-saving benefits to education and industry recognition, AIST membership delivers lasting value.

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Practical Training for Steel Industry Professionals

The best kind of training is the kind you use every day. AIST Technology Training Conferences help steel industry professionals strengthen technical knowledge, improve operations and apply real-world solutions that enhance safety, efficiency and performance. From steelmaking fundamentals to specialized process and technology topics, attendees gain insights they can immediately apply on the job.

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Practical Training for Steel Industry Professionals

Upcoming Events

Continuous Casting – A Practical Training Seminar

Continuous Casting – A Practical Training Seminar

20 - 21 October 2026 | Central Station Memphis Hotel, Memphis

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

Environmental Solutions: Air & Water

Environmental Solutions: Air & Water

27 - 29 October 2026 | Embassy Suites Los Angeles Glendale

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

From Data to Better Steel: AI for Process Control, Quality and Materials

4 November 2026

Four production deployments trace AI from the plant network down to the grain structure of the steel itself. Suhas Mehta of Falkonry opens with ironmaking operations generating up to 100 million data points a day, introducing the Average Monitoring Reduction Ratio, a measure of how much manual signal review AI removes without sacrificing decision quality.

Maintenance Solutions: Predict, Prevent, Perform

Maintenance Solutions: Predict, Prevent, Perform

9 - 11 November 2026 | The Broadmoor

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

AI and the People Who Run the Plant: Safety, Maintenance and Readiness

18 November 2026

Every talk in this session is about supporting a person rather than replacing one. Yang Ni of Purdue University Northwest presents research on AI-driven hazard recognition, addressing why models trained on general imagery struggle with mill heat, dust, smoke and glare, and how AI can move beyond detecting hazards to helping safety personnel decide what to do about them. 

AIST Talent Acquisition Virtual Session: Recruiting for Hard-to-Fill Skilled-Trades and Technical Roles

AIST Talent Acquisition Virtual Session: Recruiting for Hard-to-Fill Skilled-Trades and Technical Roles

1 December 2026

Join AIST for the next session in our ongoing Talent Acquisition Series, designed to bring together HR professionals, university and trade partners, and industry leaders to build a stronger talent pipeline for the steel industry.

Modern Electric Furnace Steelmaking – A Practical Training Seminar

Modern Electric Furnace Steelmaking – A Practical Training Seminar

1 - 5 February 2027 | Central Station Memphis Hotel

This course covers safety, the basics of electrical and mechanical features of electric arc furnaces, refractories, and the role of raw materials.

Hot Sheet and Plate Rolling Fundamentals - A Practical Training Seminar

Hot Sheet and Plate Rolling Fundamentals - A Practical Training Seminar

14 - 18 February 2027

The course covers fundamentals, metallurgical and quality requirements, equipment, rolling theory, control, rolls, temperature control, measurement, safety, maintenance and reliability, and new technology.

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A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY IN STEEL

Millet Wei's career journey took him from Taiwan to Carnegie Mellon University and ultimately to nearly 34 years with Bethlehem Steel. Reflecting on receiving the Tadeusz Sendzimir Memorial Medal, he noted that the recognition showed "even a poor youth like me, from Taiwan, can achieve something through hard work in America."


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Monthly Journal

Process Metallurgy & Product Applications

2026 October Issue

The new Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., USA, will be the future home of the Tennessee Titans. More than 12,400 steel beams are being used in the construction of the stadium, totaling 18,000 tons.