Industry Presentations: Gain critical insights from expert speakers covering key topics including:
• Human leadership in an automated world
• Defense market opportunities
• Materials market forecasts
• Advocacy and lobbying efforts
• Automotive and aerospace market trends
• Artificial Intelligence for forging applications
• Reshoring for the forging industry
Breakout Sessions: Dive Deeper into targeted topics with four focused session:
• Communication for Authentic and Influential Leadership
• The Value of Benchmarking & Data
• Cost Management Initiatives
Optional Plant Tour (October 21): Join us for a tour of Ellwood Quality Steels. Ellwood Quality Steels is a leading producer of carbon, alloy, and stainless steel, as well as nickel alloys, offering ingots and semifinished products. Their state-of-the-art melting processes include ladle refining, vacuum degassing, vacuum oxygen decarbonization, and secondary melting techniques such as vacuum arc remelting and electroslag remelting. They are also in the process of expanding their capabilities by installing a vacuum induction melting furnace, which will further strengthen their ability to serve the forging industry as comprehensively as possible. (Participants will drive themselves to the plant tour)
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, share best practices, and gain valuable insights to position your company for future success. We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh!
Next Gens: We invite FIA members aged 35 and under to join us with a 50% discount on registration. Help us strengthen the future of the forging industry by engaging and developing the next generation of forging industry leaders!
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PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THE NEXT GEN OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: (If interested in the activity, be sure to include them in your itinerary below)
October 20, 2026:
- FREE Next Gen Activity: Keep the conversations going after the day's event! Join your fellow Next Gens for a fun evening of networking, great food, and good company at Jason Aldean's Kitchen +Bar beginning at 7:00 PM. FIA has reserved space for the group, so come connect, unwind, and enjoy a Nashville kind of party in Pittsburgh. Transportation and dinner costs are the responsibility of each attendee. Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Bar is located approximately 1.4 miles from the Marriott City Center - a quick 9-minute drive or a 32-minute walk.
Registration Fees:
- First Attendee: $1,900
- Additional Attendee: $1,500
- Spouse/Guest* for Welcome Reception (November 4): $250
- Next Gen (<35 years only - 50% off): $950
- Next Gen Activity: FREE (pre registration required)
*Please note that spouse/guest is for a significant other. This option is not available for a colleague or co-worker.
Registration will close on October 5, 2026. No online registration will be accepted after this date. If you have any questions on registration or would like to submit a paper registration form, please contact Kathy Edwards at kathy@forging.org. Please login at the top of this page to begin your registration.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Maximize your brand's visibility at the FIA Fall Meeting & Marketing Conference through a variety of sponsorship opportunities. For more information on Sponsorship opportunities, visit our webpage HERE.
Hotel Accommodations:
FIA has arranged for a discounted rate of $179/night at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center for the 2026 Fall Meeting & Marketing Conference. Reservations must be made by September 28, 2026. FIA cannot guarantee a discounted rate after this date. To make your reservation, please click here.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations will be permitted until October 5, 2026 and will be refunded in full. After October 5, 2026, no refunds will be given, but substitutions are allowed if submitted to the FIA in writing.
Please Note: No registration is final until accepted by FIA. FIA reserves the right to refuse registration/attendance to any person. Any registration that is not accepted by the FIA will be refunded in full.