Metalcasters, industry suppliers, OEMs, researchers, students, and thought leaders will all converge in Milwaukee next month for the annual AFS Metalcasting Congress, April 23–25.

From the exhibit floor to the technical and management sessions, the foundry show contains plenty of reasons to attend. More than 200 exhibitors serving the entire metalcasting supply chain are expected, providing everything from consumables to equipment to services. Stop by the AFS Hub to shop at the bookstore or attend various presentations in the Casting Source Th eater. Enjoy the exhibit floor reception on Wednesday, April 24, and then start the following day off with a continental breakfast also on the show floor.

 The Exhibits Pass provides access to the exhibit floor and Casting Source Theater presentations, as well as the Hoyt Memorial Lecture, and the keynote sessions. Former U.S. Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo headlines this year’s keynote sessions with a talk on “Leadership in Uncertain Times.” AFS Past Chair Mike Lenahan, executive vice president industrial sales, Badger Mining Corp., will deliver the 2024 Hoyt Memorial Lecture: “Embracing Adversity––Mining the Riches from Life’s Challenges.” Completing the keynote lineup, Meridith Elliott Powell, author and business growth strategist, presents, “Successful Succession Strategies for Manufacturers of Every Size.”

For those seeking the latest research, best practices, and innovations, the Education and Knowledge Transfer Pass covers everything in the Exhibits Pass plus provides access to technical and management sessions and three AFS Institute courses—Metalcasting Process Basics, Supervisor Development, and Casting Material Properties. Other Metalcasting Congress session topics include additive manufacturing, casting design and purchasing, engineering, EHS, ferrous and nonferrous alloys, Industry 4.0, marketing and sales, quality control, and workforce development.

For more information and to register, visit www.metalcastingcongress.com. The two-and-a-half days of Metalcasting Congress are also loaded with several special events that give attendees the chance to eat well, network with peers, recognize significant individual accomplishments, and have some fun. Highlights include the Women in Metalcasting Breakfast, Future Leaders of Metalcasting Reception, Volunteer Leadership Awards Luncheon, and Annual Banquet. Visit afsinc.org for details on how to participate. Additional RSVPs and/or tickets may be required.