Australian Foundry Institute 60th Annual National Conference

Queensland: Beautiful one day, 'Pouring' the next From sandy beaches to the foundry, we’re bringing the Foundry back to the beach….

On behalf of the AFI Queensland Division Conference Committee, we look forward to welcoming you to the 60th Australian Foundry Institute (AFI) National Conference, to be held at Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise from Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 October 2026.

This year’s conference theme reflects both the unique character of Queensland and the essential role of foundries in shaping Australia’s future. Just as the foundry transforms recycled and raw materials through the art of pouring, so too this conference will inspire transformation through the sharing of knowledge, research, and ideas.

Across three days, leading speakers and experts will share new developments and technologies in foundry processes, safety, markets, and management.

Delegates will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, and explore trends in business, investment, research, and policy that are shaping our future direction.

Alongside the technical program, colleagues can look forward to a relaxed social calendar to celebrate our industry’s achievements and the chance to reconnect with peers, presenters and sponsors in the vibrant setting of Surfers Paradise.

Beautiful one day, pouring the next—see you at Surfers Paradise to celebrate 60 years of foundry industry excellence.

Yours Sincerely,

Brett Reynolds
AFI QLD President

AFI 2026 Organising Committee

Laura Eden
Tony Kleczaj
Belinda Walter
Trevor Davis
Mike McCabe
Anthony Freemantle
Dale Wright
Admos Dube
Joe Vecchio
Ryan Lucca

For more information about the Australian Foundry Institute please visit: https://www.australianfoundryinstitute.com.au/.

The Australian Foundry Institute Queensland Division (ABN 87 264 308 998) has engaged Expert Events Pty Ltd (ABN 35 619 941 561) as its agent to manage this event on our behalf. Contracts entered into by Expert Events Pty Ltd in connection with this event are entered into for and on behalf of The Australian Foundry Institute Queensland Division as its agent.