AISTech: The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition

AISTech, organized by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST), is North America’s premier annual gathering for steel producers, raw material suppliers, equipment and technology providers, engineering firms, researchers, and policymakers. The conference and exposition showcase practical solutions and breakthrough innovations to enhance safety, productivity, quality, and sustainability across the steel value chain.
 

Key Focus Areas

• Ironmaking and steelmaking operations: BF/BOF and EAF excellence, DRI/HBI integration, secondary metallurgy, continuous casting
• Rolling and finishing: hot/cold rolling, plate and long products, heat treatment, coating and surface quality, dimensional control
• Decarbonization and energy efficiency: H2 pathways, electrification, CCUS, waste-heat recovery, energy optimization
• Digitalization and automation: Level 1/2/3 systems, APC, digital twins, AI/ML for process and quality, sensors and robotics
• Reliability and maintenance: condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, shutdown planning, refractory and utilities management
• Environmental stewardship and circularity: emissions control, water management, slag/dust/by-product valorization, scrap quality
• Engineering and projects: greenfield/brownfield execution, revamps and debottlenecking, commissioning, ramp-up and asset performance
• Safety and workforce: HSE leadership, human performance, training and skills development, diversity and inclusion

Join us at AISTech 2026 in Hall B, Booth 1735 to connect with industry leaders and contribute to the future of iron and steel technology innovation. Register through your connect account to stay updated on the latest event news.