Join Jerrod a. Weaver, Executive Director at the Non-Ferrous Founder's Society, for an informative overview of doing business with the U.S. Government.
When: April 21, 2026
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Join Mr. Michael Chiero of Valor Group, for an in-depth live demonstration of ICON.
When: April 23, 2026
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The Forging Industry Association will host its Annual Meeting of Members from April 29 to May 1, 2026, at the Boulders Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. This premier event offers forging industry professionals an opportunity to engage with pressing political, economic, and workforce issues impacting the sector. Attendees can expect a comprehensive program featuring expert-led sessions, strategic discussions, and networking opportunities. Social events, including a golf tournament, ... Details
When: April 29 – May 1, 2026
Where: Scottsdale, AZ
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Explore Andritz Schuler's Turkey Solutions for Lightweight Aluminum Manufacturing.
When: May 12, 2026
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The Forging Industry Technical Conference will take place May 19-20, 2026, at Macomb Community College. This two-day conference is designed to showcase the best in forging technology with a diversity of presentations of interest to different processes, materials, and end-use markets. It will also include report outs on FIERF funded research projects and industry collaborative group results. The program is a great forum for students and professors to present their forging research... Details
When: May 19–20, 2026
Where: Warren, MI
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FIA's Management Development Institute (MDI) is a three-part series of lectures, case studies, roundtable discussions, expert panels and structured networking specifically designed to provide mid-level managers with the tools they need to advance their careers.
When: June 8 – October 7, 2026
Where: Independence, OH
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Build stronger fundamentals. Design better dies. Solve real forging challenges. Join this immersive multi-day training program designed for professionals who want a practical, modern understanding of forging processes and die design.
When: July 14–17, 2026
Where: Independence, OH
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Explore the world of forging through the Forging Foundation's four-day Forge the Future Summer Camp. Students 11-15 years old will have the opportunity to tour a forging facility, participate in STEM and team building activities, and learn how to forge. Plus, campers will get to take home their own forging!
When: July 27–30, 2026
Where: Cleveland, OH
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Join your forging industry colleagues on the golf course for the Annual Forging Foundation (FIERF) Golf Outing.
When: August 31, 2026
Where: Westfield Center, OH
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When: September 15–17, 2026
Where: Cleveland, OH
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Save the Date! Hosted by the FIA Marketing Committee, the Fall Meeting & Marketing Conference offers a combination of business and leadership presentations, engaging marketing content, and market sector updates that will help you and your business thrive. The event also includes small breakout sessions for more focused learning. Registration for this event is available to FIA Members... Details
When: October 20–21, 2026
Where: Pittsburgh
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Save the Date! This workshop will act to introduce participants to the different types of mechanical presses. It will provide an explanation of the various elements of the press to provide an understanding of how they work and their interaction and influence on other parts of the press forging process. The emphasis of this workshop is predictive and preventative maintenance of the elements of the press, how to improve the uptime of your machines, and items that should be taken into... Details
When: November 2–3, 2026
Where: Independence, OH
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Save the Date! First Line Supervisor is the bridge between the line staff and management. The First Line Supervisor is the person who communicates with both groups on a continuous basis. It is the First Line Supervisor who is first able to sense the morale of the line staff, find a policy or procedure that is not working as written, improve incorrect staffing patterns, or observe changes in the make-up of the offenders, etc. It is important for management to understand that their... Details
When: November 18–19, 2026
Where: Independence, OH
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