Refractory Technology Committee Meeting

5 May 2025Music City Center, Room 102B • Nashville, TN, USA

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  1. Chair’s opening remarks – Scott Stoker    <Noon>
  2. Appoint minute-taker
  3. Antitrust guidelines
  4. Membership and attendance
  5. Review minutes of previous meeting – 26-27 February
  6. AIST Staff Announcements
  7. Main agenda items

“MISSION: To promote forums for discussion and dissemination of the latest advancements and best practices in refractory technology worldwide as they relate to the entire iron and steel making process.”

  • Nominations for Board of Director Level Awards — Distinguished Member and Fellow, Sendzimir Award, Fairless Award and Steelmaker of the Year nominations
  • Steelmaking Refractories – A Practical Training Seminar     (21-23 October 2025) – Jimmy Barrett
  • Develop committee objectives for next year
    • Meeting Locations
    • Technical Topic to be discussed and possible presenters
    • Conferences/Webinars
  • Elect New Officers
    • Chair – Angelo Cristante
    • Vice-Chair – Vito Santos
    • Papers Chair – (nominations being accepted)
    • Education Chair – Jimmy Barrett
    • Study Tour Chair – Rakesh Dhaka
    • Digital Transformation Chair – Karen Uffalussy
    • Young Professionals Chair – Tyler Richards
    • Decarbonization Chair – Jamie Lash
  • Present Chair Plaques
  1. Discussion items
  2. TBD
  3. Next meeting
  4. Chair conclusion
  5. Adjourn              <1:30pm>