No matter the weather forecast, we know that this Punxsutawney Phil prediction will hold true—6 more weeks of technology training are on the schedule! Check out all the conferences coming up to see how you can advance your steel education this season

We hosted Upper St. Clair High School STEAM students to our HQ! Their program is designed for honors students to gain experience in the industrial world. AIST supporter, EAFab, has partnered with USC on this initiative & the goal is to introduce students to the steel industry.

Last call to nominate a Trailblazing Woman in Steel! Submit your nomination by 31 January 2025!

The 2025 Directory — Iron and Steel Plants is now available! Grab your copy today and start discovering valuable new connections in the steel industry .

AIST president, Tom Toner, Senior Advisor and Vice President, Operations with SSAB Americas, will be making his rounds at a few upcoming Member Chapter meetings! Check out his full schedule and make sure to stop by a meeting near you!

Cheers to a new year of growth and opportunity ahead! #2025

Happy Holidays! May this season be filled with peace, joy and the company of loved ones. The AIST offices will be closed 23 December–6 January, so that our employees can enjoy this time with their families. We look forward to seeing you all in 2025!

AIST staff enjoyed a holiday celebration yesterday — a wonderful afternoon spent reflecting on and appreciating the team’s hard work all year long! We hope you’re all able to find some time to relax and celebrate your 2024 successes before we begin a new year together. #AISTeam

Are you ready to take your professional growth to the next level in 2025? Join one of 29 unique Technology Committees and make a real impact on the future of the iron and steel industry. Start the year strong and get involved today!

The AIST Member Chapters have kicked off the holiday season. From dancing at the Midwest Member Chapter party to some luck at the casino with the Pittsburgh Member Chapter & a night of networking with the Northeastern Ohio Member Chapter, there was no shortage of holiday cheer.

AISTech 2025 housing and registration are officially open! Join us for an unforgettable experience in Nashville! Immerse yourself in knowledge and expand your network at steel's #1 conference and exposition this May! Secure your hotel now at

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We’re excited to announce that the call for abstracts is now OPEN for the International Rolling Conference on 16–18 September 2025 in Dallas, Texas, USA. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your knowledge and research with experts from across the industry.

As we reflect on all that we are grateful for this year, we want to take a moment to express our sincere thanks to YOU — our dedicated members. Our offices will be closed this Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Wishing you all a happy holiday!

What an incredible few days at the Environmental Solutions: Air & Decarbonization conference earlier this month in Orlando, Fla., USA! Thank you to everyone who joined us for three days of insightful presentations, engaging discussions and valuable networking opportunities!

Submit your abstract to speak at the AIST MENA Steel Forum in Cairo, Egypt! The Forum will be held in 2025 and we invite steelmaking and economic professionals from across the globe to submit their abstracts to present at this prestigious event! Deadline is 20 December 2024.

Flashback Friday to the incredible tour at Missouri University of Science and Technology during the Hot Sheet Rolling Technology Committee meeting this past September. Committee members had the opportunity to explore the university's facility.

Have you renewed your AIST membership for 2025 yet? The good news is that there is still time. Stay connected and continue to grow your professional network worldwide in 2025! Learn more and renew now:

The Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel: 101 was hosted last month in Ohio. The two-day, sold-out event brought together over 80 attendees for an in-depth exploration of the steel production process and its impact on product design, application and performance.

Mark your calendar now for Wednesday, 4 December to hear more about accelerating the future of sustainable steel. The MENA Member Chapter is hosting a virtual session as they take a look in the future of green steel in the MENA region and beyond!