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

Time Is Ticking…Early-Bird Rate Ends 25 March 2025

AISTech 2025 is the place to be, and everyone in the global iron and steel industry is gearing up for another record breaker. Take this opportunity to join top experts, innovators and professionals for four days of education, networking and collaboration in The Music City!

Take advantage of the best registration prices—register by 25 March 2025 and save up to US$100.

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Time Is Ticking…Early-Bird Rate Ends 25 March 2025

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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Get Involved & Join a Technology Committee

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

Steel Industry HR and Talent Acquisition Session

Steel Industry HR and Talent Acquisition Session

24 April 2025

This informative session will bring together Human Resources and Talent Acquisition professionals, as well as individuals from various departments who are involved in recruiting from four-year universities.

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.

Hot Sheet and Plate Rolling Fundamentals - A Practical Training Seminar

Hot Sheet and Plate Rolling Fundamentals - A Practical Training Seminar

13 - 17 October 2025

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

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. 

Steelmaking Refractories – A Practical Training Seminar

Steelmaking Refractories – A Practical Training Seminar

21 - 23 October 2025 | TBD

Secondary steelmaking refractory maintenance is vital to both productivity and safety in a meltshop and caster. 

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: Predict, Prevent, Perform

Maintenance Solutions: Predict, Prevent, Perform

4 - 6 November 2025 | Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection

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

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Monthly Journal


Coke & Ironmaking

2025 April Issue

Electric smelting/melting furnaces (ESF/EMF) offer a commercial-ready pathway to decarbonization of ironmaking, particularly for processing direct reduced iron (DRI) from blast furnace–grade ores. When coupled with a DRI production facility, the ESF is a drop-in replacement for the blast furnace at integrated steelmaking facilities. Electric ironmaking has been practiced for decades by operators like BlueScope’s New Zealand Steel as shown on the cover, leveraging proven and optimized technology by Hatch. Read more on page 4.