Metalcasting Congress 2026: The Premier Metalcasting Event of the Year

North America’s leading metalcasting event, Metalcasting Congress 2026, is returning April 14–16 to the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hosted by the American Foundry Society, this event brings together the full spectrum of the metalcasting supply chain — from foundry professionals and designers to equipment suppliers and manufacturing leaders — for three days of cutting-edge technical content, networking, and product discovery.

Metalcasting Congress has long been recognized as the gathering place for performance-driven professionals shaping the future of metalcasting and foundry operations.

DeVos Place Convention Center
303 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
April 14–16, 2026

Attendees will benefit from in-depth technical sessions taught by industry experts, panel discussions on best practices and emerging technologies, keynote presentations that inspire innovation, and specialized tracks aimed at designers, buyers, and OEM representatives.

The exhibit floor will be one of the most valuable features of the Congress, offering hands-on access to the latest solutions from leading suppliers serving the metalcasting marketplace. Exhibitors represent a broad range of products and services including materials, melting and molding systems, simulation tools, process automation, inspection technologies, and foundry consumables.

Metalcasting Congress is THE place for Foundry owners, engineers, plant managers, buyers and suppliers to meet, build relationships, evaluate new systems, and find solutions to production challenges. Whether a seasoned leader or rising professional in the casting community, attendees leave equipped with insights and connections that drive both operational and career momentum.

As a company dedicated to advancing industrial marking, identification, and traceability solutions, Leading Marks champions events like Metalcasting Congress. Leading Marks’ principals represent brands focused on precision, durability, and automation — key priorities across modern metalcasting and manufacturing operations.

That’s why Leading Marks is excited about the opportunities Metalcasting Congress 2026 presents. Whether you’re exploring better tracking and identification of cast parts, improving shop floor efficiency, or connecting with partners that do more with less, Metalcasting Congress is a strategic destination for foundry professionals and suppliers alike.