# AFS Aluminum Casting Conference

- Dates: 22 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
- Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Columbus Dublin, Dublin, United States
- Organiser: American Foundry Society
- Industry: Manufacturing

## About

The 2026 AFS Aluminum Casting Conference is a professional event focused on developments in aluminum casting processes including molding, melt preparation, casting process control, and post-casting operations. It offers technical content relevant to various casting methods and is designed for engineers, operators, and plant managers in the aluminum casting industry.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.afsinc.org/conferences/2026-aluminum-specialty-conference)
- [Registration](https://hub.afsinc.org/nc__Event?id=a2AVP000000hj8L2AQ)

## Topics

- Industrial Engineering
- Surface Engineering

## Speakers

- Anthony Lindert, Aluminum Division Chair, Oshkosh Corporation
- David Weiss, Vision Materials
- Jim Onders, Ohio Aluminum Industries Inc
- Frank Peters, Iowa State University
- Brian Began, American Foundry Society, Inc
- Nicholas E. Nanninga, Secat, Inc

## Ticket pricing

USD 119

## Where to stay

- **Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Dublin**: 360 m from the venue, 500 Metro Place North, Dublin
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cmhdhgi-hilton-garden-inn-columbus-dublin/)
- **Embassy Suites**: 600 m from the venue, 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cmheses-embassy-suites-columbus-dublin/)
- **Red Roof Inn Plus+**: 610 m from the venue
- **Sonesta ES Suites Dublin**: 790 m from the venue, 435 Metro Place South, Dublin
- **Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Dublin**: 870 m from the venue, 6364 Frantz Road, Dublin
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhcd-residence-inn-columbus-dublin/overview/)
- **Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus-Dublin**: 1.9 km from the venue, 5300 Parkcenter Avenue, Dublin
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cmhduhw-homewood-suites-columbus-dublin/)
- **Columbus Marriott Northwest**: 1.9 km from the venue, 5605 Blazer Parkway, Dublin

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/afs-aluminum-casting-conference/