AISTech 2010

AISTech 2010, the steel industry’s premier technology event of the year, took place May 3–6 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. A total of more than 6,595 AIST members and conference attendees came together with key steel producers, suppliers, corporate executives and academia to ex-change technical information, connect with others in the industry, and see new process or product technologies. Attendees had the opportunity to see hundreds of informative exhibits and presentations. By the end of the four-day event, those who attended AISTech met many interesting people and took part in numerous discussions, expanding their steel network.

Total attendance: 6,595
Student Attendees: 76
Technical Sessions: 79
Technical Presentations: 390
Total exhibiting companies: 431
Brimacombe Memorial Lecture Attendees: 500
President's Award Breakfast Attendees: 1,200
Town Hall Forum Attendees: 750
Countries represented: 40