WELCOME TO THE AFI 2023 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

On behalf of the Organising Committee, I am excited to invite you to attend the 57th Australian Foundry Institute (AFI) National Conference to be held in Melbourne from 26th to 28th October, 2023.

This year’s Annual Conference is hosted by AFI Victorian Division in the Melbourne CBD Marriott Hotel. This central location gives excellent accessibility to the cultural and sporting capital of Australia.

As with past AFI National Conferences, we have endeavoured to put together an interesting and industry specific array of speakers aimed at motivating and educating our members from Shop Floor Foundry Operators, Managers, Business Owners and Suppliers to our Metal Casting Industry.

We are delighted to once again feature John Campbell as the keynote speaker. For those who have seen John’s presentations in the past – do not make the mistake of believing the topics John will be covering during this conference are a representation of the past. John will be showing us a pathway to the future of cast products – at no time in metal casting history has the future for cast metals been so exciting. Tomorrow’s aluminium, iron, steel, nickel-based and copper-based castings can be free from defects. This is the route to provide metals that will not fracture or fail in service, producing products that engineers can trust with confidence.

Our social program will be enjoyable and blend well with the serious side of the conference.  Please bring your partners as there will be great options for interesting group activities or to simply enjoy the myriad of possibilities to explore all that Melbourne offers.

The timing of the conference is during the Spring Racing Carnival, giving Interstate and Overseas visitors an opportunity to stay on and enjoy some of the races.  During this time in Spring, Melbourne is at its best, with gardens in full bloom and the world-famous coffee culture in full swing.  Take the opportunity to also explore some of the surrounding regions, the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island or the Dandenong Ranges.

We are hoping to see as many of you as possible, take the opportunity to renew old friendships or just catch up with mates you have not been able to see for some time.

This is an investment opportunity for our future.
Hoping to see you in Melbourne.

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