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2026 Cast Iron Production Conference

The Westin Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
2/24/2026 1:00 PM
2/25/2026 4:00 PM
Join us this February in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for the highly anticipated AFS Cast Iron Conference—a must-attend event for casting buyers, ferrous foundries, and industry suppliers.
List Price: $1350
Member Price: $900

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EPA, OSHA and Public Policy Advocacy Webinar

WEBINAR
2/26/2026 1:00 PM
2/26/2026 2:30 PM
AFS Washington-based policy advocates Jeff Hannapel and Stephanie Salmon, provide a timely update on the key EPA, OSHA, tax, trade, Buy America, infrastructure and workforce issues.
Member Price: Free

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AFS Student Chapter Leader Virtual Meet-Up

Virtual Event
2/26/2026 5:00 PM
2/26/2026 6:00 PM
Students & Professors are welcomed to join AFS CEO Justin Scott, Senior Vice President of Metalcasting Technical Service, Brian Began, and Assistant Technical Director of Metalcasting Services, Bo Wallace as they discuss opportunities for Student Chapters
Member Price: Free

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Green Sand Molding 201: Live, Online

ONLINE
3/3/2026 12:00 PM
3/5/2026 4:00 PM
This course provides participants with the next level of knowledge related to the sand molding processes used within green sand foundries.
List Price: $1145
Member Price: $945

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Iron Metalcasting 101: Live Online

ONLINE
3/10/2026 12:00 PM
3/11/2026 4:00 PM
This newly updated course is an introduction covering the major cast iron families.
List Price: $795
Member Price: $595

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RCP COE: Simplifying DOD Casting Requirements for the Foundry

WEBINAR
3/10/2026 1:00 PM
3/10/2026 2:00 PM
This webinar will report on the status of a pilot program for the “Rapid Cast Parts – Center of Excellence” (RCP-COE). The project allows participating foundries, with or without full DOD supplier credentials, to be a casting supplier to the DOD.
Member Price: Free

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Build Your Workforce with AFS Institute’s NEW Certificate Programs

WEBINAR
3/12/2026 1:00 PM
3/12/2026 2:00 PM
Join Jen Christian, Director of Training Solutions and Chris Pisney, Manager of Course Development & Certificate Programs to learn how the AFS Institute's new certificate programs give foundries the tools to attract, develop and retain skilled talent.
Member Price: Free

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Aluminum Metalcasting 101: Live, Online

ONLINE
3/18/2026 12:00 PM
3/19/2026 4:00 PM
This course covers the characteristics and properties of aluminum, alloying elements and their general applications and considerations for working with aluminum cast parts.
List Price: $795
Member Price: $595

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2026 Advanced Air Seminar

AFS Headquarters
Schaumburg, IL
3/31/2026 8:00 AM
4/1/2026 5:00 PM
This two-day seminar will cover four main topics – Emission Estimation, Permitting, Regulatory Requirements, and Compliance Demonstration.
List Price: $1145
Member Price: $795

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MetalCasting Process Basics-- PART 1 at Congress 2026

Grand Rapids, MI
4/14/2026 8:00 AM
4/14/2026 10:00 AM
This course provides participants with a basic overview of the metalcasting process. Students will trace the path of a casting from quoting through shipping.

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