Upcoming External Events
MAY
May 15-18
Aluminum Extruders Council
10th International Aluminum Extrusion Seminar and Exposition
Fontainbleau Hotel
Miami
mail@aec.org
www.aec.org
May 15-20
American Copper Council
Copper College
Arizona Biltmore
Phoenix
mary@americancopper.org
www.americancopper.org
May 16
Copper Club
Annual Dinner
Arizona Biltmore
Phoenix
info@copperclub.org
www.copperclub.org
May 16
Steel Market Development Institute
Great Designs in Steel Seminar
Laurel Manor Conference Center
Livonia, Mich.
www.autosteel.org
May 16-18
North American Die Casting Association
Plant Management Conference
Marriott Hotel
Birmingham, Ala.
nadca@diecasting.org
www.diecasting.org
May 17
Association of Women in the Metal Industries
Baltimore Chapter Industry Dinner
Sparrows Point Country Club
Baltimore, Md.
swolfgong@gmail.com
www.awmi.org
May 17
Association of Women in the Metal Industries
Cleveland Chapter Industry Dinner
The Club at Key Center
Cleveland
melissakovacs@univsteel.com
www.awmi.org
May 17-18
International Stainless Steel Forum
16th Annual Conference
St. Regis Hotel
Beijing
issf@issf.org
www.issf.org
May 20-22
American Iron and Steel Institute
120th General Meeting
Hyatt Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina
Cambridge, Md.
www.steel.org
May 20-22
Casting Industry Suppliers Association
Annual Conference
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
Bonita Springs, Fla.
info@cisa.org
www.cisa.org
May 20-22
International Magnesium Association
69th Annual World Magnesium Conference
Fairmont Hotel
San Francisco
info@intlmag.org
www.intlmag.org
May 20-22
Metals Service Center Institute
Annual Meeting
Hyatt Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina
Cambridge, Md.
info@msci.org
www.msci.org
May 20-23
Powder Coating Institute
Annual Meeting
La Playa Beach and Golf Resort
Naples, Fla.
pci-info@powdercoating.org
www.powdercoating.org
May 20-24
International Zinc Association
10th Zinc College
Sheraton Rio Hotel and Resort
Rio de Janeiro
contact@zinc.org
www.zinc.org
May 21-22
American Metal Market and American Wire Producers Association
Wire Rod Supply Chain Conference
Omni Hotel
Dallas
achurchill@amm.com
www.amm.com/events
May 21-22
Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute
Annual Exposition and Meeting
Rosen Plaza Hotel
Orlando, Fla.
dbennett@steel.org
www.cfsei.org
May 21-24
ASM International
International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition
Hilton Convention Center
Houston
memberservicecenter@asminternational.org
www.asminternational.org
May 21-24
International Association of Ports and Harbors
Mid-Term Conference and Board Meeting
Inbal Hotel
Jerusalem, Israel
info@iaphworldports.org
www.iaphworldports.org
May 22
International Titanium Association
Fundamentals of Titanium Workshop
Hilton Hotel
Rosemont, Ill.
conference@titanium.org
www.titanium.org
May 22-23
Wire Association International
Operations Summit and Wire Expo
Omni Hotel
Dallas
www.wirenet.org
May 22-25
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Rapid Conference and Exposition
Hyatt Regency
Atlanta
www.sme.org
May 23-25
North American Rail Shippers Association
Annual Meeting
Intercontinental Magnificent Mile
Chicago
nars@railshippers.com
www.railshippers.com
May 24
Association of Women in the Metal Industries
Pittsburgh Chapter Industry Dinner
Sheraton Station Square
Pittsburgh
tre4054@hotmail.com
www.awmi.org
May 29-30
Metal Bulletin
Minor Metals Asia Conference
Langham Hotel
Hong Kong
conferences@metalbulletin.com
www.metalbulletin.com
May 29-June 1
Bureau of International Recycling
World Recycling Convention and Exhibition
Cavalieri Hilton
Rome
bir@bir.org
www.bir.org
May 30-31
Cobalt Development Institute
Cobalt Conference
Fairmont Waterfront
Vancouver, British Columbia
www.thecdi.com
JUNE
June 3-5
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Annual Conference
Marriott Downtown
Cleveland
service@sme.org
www.sme.org
June 3-7
Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
13th International Conference on Aluminum Alloys
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh
mtgserv@tms.org
www.tms.org
June 5-6
American Association of Port Authorities
Maritime Economic Development Workshop
Fairfield Inn and Suites
New Bedford, Mass.
info@aapa-ports.org
www.aapa-ports.org
June 5-6
American Metal Market and Steel & Metals Market Research
Latin American Stainless and Its Alloys Conference
Sheraton Hotel
Rio de Janeiro
achurchill@amm.com
www.amm.com/events
June 5-6
Powder Coating Institute
Powder Coating Summit
Westin Hotel
Columbus, Ohio
pci-info@powdercoating.org
www.powdercoating.org
June 5-7
Metal Bulletin
Iron Ore Trading and Risk Management Training Course
Hilton Hotel
Singapore
conferences@metalbulletin.com
www.metalbulletin.com
June 6-8
Ductile Iron Society
Annual Meeting
Holiday Inn
Muskegon, Mich.
jwood@ductile.org
www.ductile.org
June 6-9
Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries
Gulf Coast Chapter Summer Convention and Exposition
JW Marriott Country Resort and Spa
San Antonio
www.gulfisri.com
June 9-12
International Precious Metals Institute
36th Annual Conference
JW Marriott at Summerlin
Las Vegas
www.ipmi.org
June 10-12
Association for Iron and Steel Technology
19th Annual Crane Symposium
Sheraton Station Square
Pittsburgh
memberservices@aist.org
www.aist.org
June 10-13
American Architectural Manufacturers Association
National Summer Conference
Marriott Hotel
Oak Brook, Ill.
customerservice@aamanet.org
www.aamanet.org
June 10-13
Metal Powder Industries Federation
International Conference on Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials
Gaylord Opryland Hotel
Nashville, Tenn.
info@mpif.org
www.mpif.org
June 10-13
Swerea Mefos
4th International Conference on Process Development in Iron and Steelmaking
Nordkalotten Hotell and Konferens
Lulea, Sweden
lotti-jarlebro@swerea.se
www.scanmet.info
June 11-13
American Metal Market
2nd Annual Aluminum Summit
Millennium Broadway
New York
achurchill@amm.com
www.amm.com/events
June 11-13
National Association for Surface Finishing
Sur/Fin Manufacturing and Technology Trade Show and Conference
South Point Hotel
Las Vegas
passante@nasf.org
www.nasf.org
June 11-13
Worldwide Business Research
ProcureCon Indirect West
Green Valley Ranch Resort
Las Vegas
www.wbresearch.com
June 11-14
Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
6th International Conference and Exhibition on Mass Mining
Laurentian University
Sudbury, Ontario
cim@cim.org
www.cim.org
June 12-14
International Chromium Development Association
Members Meeting
Hyatt Hotel
Kyoto, Japan
www.icdacr.com
June 12-14
International Manganese Institute
38th Annual Conference
Ritz Carlton Hotel
Cancun, Mexico
www.manganese.org
June 13
Association of Steel Distributors
Regional Meeting
Hotel Sax
Chicago
headquarters@steeldistributors.org
www.steeldistributors.org
June 13-14
National Tooling and Machining Association
Contract Manufacturing Purchasing Fair
Suburban Collection Showplace
Novi, Mich.
info@ntma.org
www.ntma.org
June 13-15
Metal Bulletin
Copper Recycling Conference
Marriott Hotel
Brussels
conferences@metalbulletin.com
www.metalbulletin.com
June 18-20
American Metal Market and World Steel Dynamics
Steel Success Strategies XXVII
Sheraton Hotel and Towers
New York
achurchill@amm.com
www.amm.com/events
June 18-21
ASM International
AeroMat Conference and Exposition
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, N.C.
memberservicecenter@asminternational.org
www.asminternational.org
June 19-22
Air and Waste Management Association
105th Annual Conference and Exhibition
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio
www.awma.org
June 21-23
Canadian Association of Recycling Industries
Annual Convention
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Ottawa, Ontario
www.cari-acir.org
June 21-23
National Association of Steel Pipe Distributors
Summer Conference
Four Seasons Hotel
Vancouver, British Columbia
info@naspd.com
www.naspd.com
June 25-27
Metal Bulletin
7th Asian Stainless Steel Conference
Marina Mandarin
Singapore
conferences@metalbulletin.com
www.metalbulletin.com
June 25-27
Metal Bulletin
18th International Iron Ore Symposium
Hilton Hotel
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
conferences@metalbulletin.com
www.metalbulletin.com
June 26
Association of Women in the Metal Industries
New York Chapter Industry Dinner
Redd's Restaurant
Carlstadt, NJ
awminy@gmail.com
www.awmi.org
June 26-27
Metal Bulletin and Eurasion Metals
10th Russian and CIS Steel Summit
Marriott Royal Aurora Hotel
Moscow
conferences@metalbulletin.com
www.metalbulletin.com
June 26-28
Fabricators and Manufacturers Association
Pipe and Tube Conference
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
Nashville, Tenn.
info@fmanet.org
www.fmanet.org
June 28-29
Industrial Minerals
South Asian Industrial Minerals Conference
Daewoo Hotel
Hanoi, Vietnam
conferences@metalbulletin.com
www.metalbulletin.com
JULY
July 4-5
Metal Bulletin
Asian Recycled Aluminium Conference
Westin Hotel
Bangkok, Thailand
conferences@metalbulletin.com
www.metalbulletin.com
July 5-6
Industrial Minerals
3rd Chromite Conference
Hilton Hotel Sandton
Johannesburg, South Africa
conferences@metalbulletin.com
www.metalbulletin.com
July 9-10
North American Rail Shippers Association
Midwest Meeting
Grand Geneva Resort and Spa
Lake Geneva, Wis.
wrschauer@sbcglobal.net
www.railshippers.com
July 16-17
Metals Service Center Institute
Safety Conference
Marriott Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center
Schaumburg, Ill.
info@msci.org
www.msci.org
July 26-27
Institute for Supply Management
Risk Management Conference
Marriott O'Hare
Chicago
ashaw@ism.ws
www.ism.ws
AUGUST
Aug. 6-8
Metal Construction Association
Semi-Annual Meeting
Conrad Hotel
Indianapolis
mca@metalconstruction.org
www.meta;construction.org
Aug. 19-22
American Society of Civil Engineers
Pipelines Conference
Fontainebleau Resort
Miami Beach, Fla.
www.asce.org
Aug. 28-30
Association for Iron and Steel Technology
Material Handling Safety and Health Conference
Omni Severin Hotel
Indianapolis
memberservices@aist.org
www.aist.org
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 8-11
Steel Founders' Society of America
Annual Meeting
Montage Deer Valley Resort
Park City, Utah
blairm@sfsa.org
www.sfsa.org
Sept. 9-12
Denver Gold Group
Denver Gold Forum
Hyatt Regency
Denver
info@denvergold.org
www.denvergold.org
Sept. 9-13
Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
12th International Symposium on Superalloys
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Champion, Pa.
mtgserv@tms.org
www.tms.org
Sept. 10-11
Metals Service Center Institute
Economic Forecast Conference
Marriott Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center
Schaumburg, Ill.
info@msci.org
www.msci.org
Sept. 10-12
Forging Industry Association
29th Forging Industry Technical Conference
Marriott Hotel Downtown
Cleveland
info@forging.org
www.forging.org
Sept. 10-12
Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries
Commodities Roundtable Forum
Hyatt Regency
Chicago
nancyreynolds@isri.org
www.isri.org
Sept. 10-15
Association for Manufacturing Technology
International Manufacturing Technology Show
McCormick Place
Chicago
amt@amtonline.org
www.imts.com
Sept. 12-14
American Wire Producers Association
Government Affairs Conference
Washington Court Hotel
Washington
info@awpa.org
www.awpa.org
Sept. 12-14
Metal Bulletin
27th International Aluminium Conference
Lotte Hotel
Moscow
conferences@metalbulletin.com
www.metalbulletin.com
Sept. 12-14
Metal Bulletin
11th International Stainless and Special Steel Summit
Sheraton Hotel
Stockholm, Sweden
conferences@metalbulletin.com
www.metalbulletin.com
Sept. 13
Association of Women in the Metal Industries
Chicago Chapter 29th Annual Industry Dinner
McCormick Plaza
Chicago
marisa.alonso@arcelormittal.com
www.awmi.org
Sept. 16-18
American Foundry Society
Foundry Executive Conference
Eden Roc Renaissance
Miami Beach, Fla.
www.afsinc.org
Sept. 16-19
European Powder Metallurgy Association
Congress and Exposition
Congress Center
Basel, Switzerland
info@epma.org
www.epma.org
Sept. 18-20
Supply Chain Council
North America Executive Summit
Miramonte Resort and Spa
Indian Wells, Calif.
info@supply-chain.org
www.supply-chain.org
Sept. 20
Association of Steel Distributors
Regional Meeting
Renaissance Hotel
Pittsburgh
headquarters@steeldistributors.org
www.steeldistributors.org
Sept. 20
Canadian Foundry Association
Annual Meeting
Waterfront Centre at The Chamber
Hamilton, Ontario
info@foundryassociation.ca
www.foundryassociation.ca
Sept. 25-26
American Metal Market and Steel & Metals Market Research
26th Annual Stainless and Its Alloys Conference
Renaissance Blackstone
Chicago
achurchill@amm.com
www.amm.com/events
Sept. 25-28
International Lead Association
13th European Lead Battery Conference
Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel
Paris
enq@ila-lead.org
www.ila-lead.org
Sept. 27-29
National Association of Steel Pipe Distributors
Fall Conference
Westin Hotel
New York
info@naspd.com
www.naspd.com
Sept. 30-Oct. 3
Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
51st Annual Conference of Metallurgists
Sheraton on the Falls
Niagara Falls, Ontario
cim@cim.org
www.cim.org
Sept. 30-Oct. 3
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Annual Global Conference
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta
cscmpadmin@cscmp.org
www.cscmp.org
OCTOBER
Oct. 1-3
Association for Iron and Steel Technology
Ladle Refractory and Secondary Steelmaking Seminar
Crowne Plaza Riverfront
Jacksonville, Fla.
memberservices@aist.org
www.aist.org
Oct. 1-3
National Coil Coating Association
Fall Technical Meeting and Trade Show
Marriott Union Station
St. Louis
ncca@coilcoating.org
www.coilcoating.org
Oct. 3-4
North American Rail Shippers Association
Southwest Meeting
Waterway Marriott
The Woodlands, Texas
swars@railshippers.com
www.railshippers.com
Oct. 3-6
Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries
Operations Forum
Renaissance Downtown
Phoenix
nancyreynolds@isri.org
www.isri.org
Oct. 7-10
International Titanium Association
28th Annual Conference and Exhibition
Hilton Hotel
Atlanta
conference@titanium.org
www.titanium.org
Oct. 7-10
Investment Casting Institute
59th Annual Technical Conference and Expo
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
Nashville, Tenn.
ici@investmentcasting.org
www.investmentcasting.org
Oct. 7-11
Association for Iron and Steel Technology, ASM International, Minerals, Metals and Materials Society and NACE International
Materials Science and Technology Conference
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh
svarmecky@aist.org
www.matscitech.org
Oct. 8-10
North American Die Casting Association
Die Casting Congress and Exposition
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis
nadca@diecasting.org
www.diecasting.org
Oct. 9-11
Metal Construction Association
Metalcon International
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, Ill.
mca@metalconstruction.org
www.meta;construction.org
Oct. 9-11
Powder Coating Institute
Coating Show
America's Center
St. Louis, Mo.
pci-info@powdercoating.org
www.powdercoating.org
Oct. 10-12
American Foundry Society
International Ferrous Melting Conference
Hilton Garden Inn
Nashville, Tenn.
www.afsinc.org
Oct. 10-12
International Lead and Zinc Study Group
57th Sessions
Altis Hotel
Lisbon, Portugal
ines_soares@ilzsg.org
www.ilzsg.org
Oct. 13-14
American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute
Annual Meeting
The Broadmoor
Colorado Springs, Colo.
information@accci.org
www.accci.org
Oct. 14-17
American Architectural Manufacturers Association
National Fall Conference
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa
Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M.
customerservice@aamanet.org
www.aamanet.org
Oct. 14-17
Non-Ferrous Founders' Society
Annual Meeting
Green Valley Ranch Resort
Henderson, Nev.
nffstaff@nffs.org
www.nffs.org
Oct. 15-17
National Association of Steel Pipe Distributors
Education Courses
Hilton Post Oak
Houston
info@naspd.com
www.naspd.com
Oct. 15-18
Aluminum Anodizers Council, Aluminum Association and Aluminum Extruders Council
Aluminum Week
Renaissance Downtown
Chicago
mail@anodizing.org
www.anodizing.org
Oct. 15-19
Association for Manufacturing Excellence
International Conference
Sheraton Hotel and Towers
Chicago
info@ame.org
www.ame.org
Oct. 16-18
Association for Iron and Steel Technology
Continuous Casting Seminar
Sheraton Station Square
Pittsburgh
memberservices@aist.org
www.aist.org
Oct. 18-19
Outside Processors Council
Annual Fall Meeting
Thornblade Club
Geer, S.C.
cindyd@fmanet.org
www.opcouncil.org
Oct. 21-24
Galvanizers Association
104th Conference and Exposition
Hyatt Regency
Dearborn, Mich.
info@galvanizersassociation.com
www.galvanizersassociation.com
Oct. 24
International Titanium Association
Fundamentals of Titanium Workshop
Hilton Hobby Airport
Houston
conference@titanium.org
www.titanium.org
Oct. 21-25
American Association of Port Authorities
Annual Convention
Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center
Mobile, Ala.
info@aapa-ports.org
www.aapa-ports.org
Oct. 25-27
Association of Steel Distributors
Fall Conference
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Las Vegas
headquarters@steeldistributors.org
www.steeldistributors.org
Oct. 28-30
Association for Iron and Steel Technology
Scrap Supplements and Alternative Ironmaking Seminar
Sheraton Inner Harbor
Baltimore
memberservices@aist.org
www.aist.org
Oct. 28-30
Bureau of International Recycling
Autumn Round Table Sessions
Princesa Sofia Hotel
Barcelona, Spain
bir@bir.org
www.bir.org
Oct. 28-30
Latin American Steel Association
Latin American Steel Congress
Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center
Santiago, Chile
alacero@alacero.org
www.alacero.org
Oct. 30-Nov. 1
Futures Industry Association
Futures and Options Expo
Hilton Hotel
Chicago
info@futuresindustry.org
www.futuresindustry.org
NOVEMBER
Nov. 4-6
Metals Service Center Institute
Aluminum Products Division Conference
Biltmore Resort and Spa
Phoenix
info@msci.org
www.msci.org
Nov. 4-7
Geological Society of America
Annual Meeting and Exposition
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, N.C.
gsaservice@geosociety.org
www.geosociety.org
Nov. 6-7
Casting Industry Suppliers Association
Annual Meeting and Business Outlook
Westin Hotel O'Hare
Rosemont, Ill.
info@cisa.org
www.cisa.org
Nov. 11-13
London Bullion Market Association
Precious Metals Conference
Grand Hyatt Hotel
Hong Kong
mail@lbma.org.uk
www.lbma.org.uk
Nov. 11-13
Metal Bulletin
28th International Ferro-alloys Conference
Intercontinental Hotel
Berlin
conferences@metalbulletin.com
www.metalbulletin.com
Nov. 11-13
Metal Powder Industries Federation
68th Annual Business Meeting
Hyatt Grand Champions
Indian Wells, Calif.
info@mpif.org
www.mpif.org
Nov. 11-15
ASM International
38th International Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix
memberservicecenter@asminternational.org
www.asminternational.org
Nov. 12-14
Fabricators and Manufacturers Association
FabTech
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas
info@fmanet.org
www.fmanet.org
Nov. 14-17
Association for Iron and Steel Technology
Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel Seminar
LaQuinta Resort and Club
LaQuinta, Calif.
memberservices@aist.org
www.aist.org
Nov. 15-17
Association of Women in the Metal Industries
Annual Conference
Westin Downtown Hotel
Denver
awmi@atalley.com
www.awmi.org
Nov. 25-30
Materials Research Society
Fall Meeting and Exhibit
Hynes Convention Center
Boston
info@mrs.org
www.mrs.org
Nov. 29
American Institute for International Steel
Annual Dinner
Hilton Hotel
New York
www.aiis.org
DECEMBER
Dec. 5
Association of Steel Distributors
Regional Meeting
Hotel Sax
Chicago
headquarters@steeldistributors.org
www.steeldistributors.org
Dec. 13-15
Steel Founders' Society of America
66th National Technical and Operating Conference
Drake Hotel
Chicago
blairm@sfsa.org
www.sfsa.org
JANUARY
Jan. 17-18
Metals Service Center Institute
Tubular Products Conference
La Costa Resort and Spa
Carlsbad, Calif.
info@msci.org
www.msci.org
Jan. 27-29
Metal Construction Association
Annual Meeting
Rancho Las Palmas
Rancho Mirage, Calif.
mca@metalconstruction.org
www.meta;construction.org
FEBRUARY
Feb. 18-20
American Wire Producers Association
Annual Meeting
Hilton Bonnet Creek
Orlando, Fla.
info@awpa.org
www.awpa.org
Feb. 21-22
Metals Service Center Institute
Carbon Products Conference
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Bonita Springs, Fla.
info@msci.org
www.msci.org