Find the latest AIST and steel industry events, including annual conferences, training seminars and committee and chapter meetings.
| Dates | Event | Event Type | Location | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 |
Dinner MeetingAIST and AWMI Collaboration Event |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 11 Mar 2026 |
Dinner MeetingKeynote Presenter, Allen C. Behr, Executive Vice President, Nucor Corp., and 2025-2026 AIST President |
Local Member Chapters | Alabama | AIST Birmingham Member Chapter |
| 12 Mar 2026 |
Golf Outing |
Local Member Chapters | Alabama | AIST Birmingham 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 |
| 17 - 18 Mar 2026 |
Galvanizing Technology Committee Meeting |
Committee Meeting | Louisiana | AIST Galvanizing Technology Committee Meeting |
| 18 Mar 2026 |
Relying on You: Building Confidence, Self-Trust and MomentumAIST Young Professionals Webinar |
Technology Training | Webinar | AIST |
| 23 - 25 Mar 2026 |
Expo Acero |
Local Member Chapters | Veracruz | AIST Mexico Member Chapter |
| 26 Mar 2026 |
Dinner MeetingKeynote Presenter, Allen C. Behr, Executive Vice President, Nucor Corp., and 2025-2026 AIST President |
Local Member Chapters | Ohio | AIST Ohio Valley Member Chapter |
| 31 Mar 2026 |
MENA Steel Industry Safety Webinar |
Local Member Chapters | Virtual Event via Zoom | AIST MENA 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 |
| 21 Apr 2026 |
Tradeshow and Dinner MeetingKeynote Presenter, Catherine Cobden, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) |
Local Member Chapters | Ontario | AIST Northern 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 |
| 11 - 13 May 2026 |
EEC 2026 & EMECR 2026EEC 2026 - 14th European Electric Steelmaking Conference Jointly held with EMECR 2026 - 5th International Conference on Energy and Material Efficiency and CO2 Reduction in the Steel Industry. |
Other Industry Events | Milan | AIM, Italian Association for Metallurgy |
| 08 Jun 2026 |
Golf Outing |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 8 - 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 | Pennsylvania | AIST Cranes Technology Committee. |
| 16 - 17 Jun 2026 |
Global Steel Dynamics ForumWorld Steel Dynamics and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology are proud to announce a new conference partnership — the Global Steel Dynamics Forum. Together we look forward to hosting the world's premier executive event focused on industry dynamics, critical insights and essential strategic outlooks. |
Conference Exposition | New York | AIST and WSD |
| 15 Jul 2026 |
AIST Talent Acquisition Virtual Session: Attracting Talent to Rural and Industrial Work LocationsJoin AIST for the next session in our ongoing Talent Acquisition Series, designed to bring together HR professionals, university partners, and industry leaders to build a stronger talent pipeline for the steel industry. |
Technology Training | Webinar | AIST |
| 25 - 28 Aug 2026 |
4th WCCM 20264th World Congress on Condition Monitoring |
Other Industry Events | Milano | AIM, Italian Association for Metallurgy |
| 31 Aug - 03 Sep 2026 |
Annual Meeting |
Local Member Chapters | South Carolina | AIST Globe-Trotters Member Chapter |