Find the latest AIST and steel industry events, including annual conferences, training seminars and committee and chapter meetings.
| Dates | Event | Event Type | Location | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2026 |
Dinner Meeting—U. S. Steel Night |
Local Member Chapters | Michigan | AIST Detroit Member Chapter |
| 17 - 18 Nov 2026 |
Galvanizing Technology Committee Meeting |
Committee Meeting | South Carolina | AIST Galvanizing Technology Committee Meeting |
| 18 Nov 2026 |
AI and the People Who Run the Plant: Safety, Maintenance and ReadinessEvery 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. |
Technology Training | Webinar | AIST Digitalization Applications Technology Committee |
| 19 Nov 2026 |
High-Strength Steels: Properties, Applications and the Future |
Other Industry Events | Padua | AIM (Italian Association for Metallurgy) |
| 01 Dec 2026 |
AIST Talent Acquisition Virtual Session: Recruiting for Hard-to-Fill Skilled-Trades and Technical RolesJoin 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. |
Technology Training | Webinar | AIST |
| 05 Dec 2026 |
Holiday Dinner Dance & Golf OutingThe Southern California Chapter invites you to our Holiday Dinner Dance & Golf Outing! Tee off with friends, then gather for dinner and an evening of music and dancing! |
Local Member Chapters | California | AIST Southern California Member Chapter |
| 05 Dec 2026 |
Holiday Dinner Cruise |
Local Member Chapters | KY | AIST Ohio Valley Member Chapter |
| 05 Dec 2026 |
Holiday Dinner Dance |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 08 Dec 2026 |
Holiday Party |
Local Member Chapters | Pennsylvania | AIST Pittsburgh Member Chapter |
| 12 Jan 2027 |
Dinner Meeting |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 01 Feb 2027 |
8th Annual AIST Australia and New Zealand Steel Symposium 2026 |
Local Member Chapters | Victoria | AIST Australia and New Zealand Member Chapters |
| 1 - 5 Feb 2027 |
Modern Electric Furnace Steelmaking – A Practical Training SeminarThis course covers safety, the basics of electrical and mechanical features of electric arc furnaces, refractories, and the role of raw materials. |
Technology Training | Tennessee | AIST Electric Steelmaking Technology Committee |
| 01 Feb 2027 |
Dinner Meeting |
Local Member Chapters | Pennsylvania | AIST Pittsburgh Member Chapter |
| 09 Feb 2027 |
Dinner Meeting |
Local Member Chapters | Indiana | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 14 - 18 Feb 2027 |
Hot Sheet and Plate Rolling Fundamentals - A Practical Training SeminarThe course covers fundamentals, metallurgical and quality requirements, equipment, rolling theory, control, rolls, temperature control, measurement, safety, maintenance and reliability, and new technology. |
Technology Training | Alabama | AIST Hot Sheet Rolling, Plate Rolling and Pipe & Tube Technology Committees |
| 17 Feb 2027 |
NHL Hockey Game |
Local Member Chapters | Illinois | AIST Midwest Member Chapter |
| 17 - 18 Feb 2027 |
Montana Tech Iron and Steelmaking Days |
Other Industry Events | Montana | Montana Technological University |
| 23 - 25 Feb 2027 |
Long Products Rolling – A Practical Training SeminarThe 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. |
Technology Training | North Carolina | AIST Long Products Technology Committee |
| 1 - 3 Mar 2027 |
Bernard J. Fedak Project Management Training 101This seminar provides a comprehensive introductory overview of project management that focuses on development and delivery of project in an iron and steel mill environment. |
Technology Training | Ohio | AIST's Project & Construction Management Technology Committee |
| 01 Mar 2027 |
Young Professionals Night |
Local Member Chapters | Pennsylvania | AIST Pittsburgh Member Chapter |