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2026 Annual Fall Conference

Monday, October 19, 2026 to Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Join us October 20-22 in Lancaster, PA for networking, technical sessions, and a foundry tour hosted by Buck Foundry. The program includes presentations, research reports, and case studies by industry experts.

The first 50 registrants can select a free tshirt size and style:

Credits Price
Non-Member
This is for individuals who are not DIS members.  If you would like to purchase this ticket, please e-mail admin@ductile.org to confirm your eligibility. 



 Registration Ends 10/22/26 at 8:29 AM CDT
$1,295.00
Speaker
This ticket is for speakers at the DIS event. This ticket is NOT a speaker application. 
$100.00 Suggested Donation
Credits Price
Research Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 21st 8:00am-10:00am
FREE
Credits Price
Buck Foundry Tour Tickets
Space is limited!
Only registered conference attendees may reserve tour tickets. Tickets cannot exceed the total attendee registrations. (E.g., if you register 4 attendees, only those 4 may join the tour.) The Ductile Iron Society will NOT provide transportation. If you need transportation to the tour, please speak with the registration desk upon arrival at the conference.  Registration Ends 10/20/26 at 8:30 AM CDT
FREE
Credits Price
Top Sponsor
• Your logo on drink tickets at the Dinner & Committee Reception.
• Your logo on a poster board at the registration table and outside the meeting room.
• Public recognition (introduced and thanked at the event).
• Your logo in the meeting program.
• Your logo on the DIS Website homepage.
• Receive a Top Sponsor Plaque 

Sponsor Registration Closes October 2nd Registration Ends 10/2/26 at 8:29 AM CDT
$900.00
Premium Sponsor
• Your logo on a poster board at the registration table and outside the meeting room.
• Public recognition (introduced and thanked at the event).
• Your logo in the meeting program. 
• Your logo on the DIS website homepage

Sponsor Registration Closes October 7th!  Registration Ends 10/7/26 at 9:29 PM CDT
$400.00
Committee Reception SPONSOR
• Your logo on drink tickets at the Committee Reception / Metal Casting Forum. 
• Your logo on a poster board at the registration table and outside the meeting room.
• Public recognition (introduced and thanked at the event).
• Your logo in the meeting program. 

Sponsor Registration Closes October 2nd!  Registration Ends 10/2/26 at 8:29 AM CDT
$600.00

Agenda

October 19
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Networking Reception
October 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Buck Foundry Tours
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Research Committee Meeting
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Program Day 1
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Metalcasting Forum
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner Reception
October 21
8:00 AM - 1:45 PM Program & Lunch
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Committee Meetings

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Cancellation Policy: No registration fees will be refunded for cancellations made less than 10 full business days prior to the meeting start date.  Registered no-shows, who have not paid in advance, will be invoiced for the event.  If you wish to cancel, contact us at tammie@ductile.org

Based upon the advance registrations, DIS commits to a guaranteed meal count for that event, prior to the event. DIS pays for those meals regardless of whether all registered individuals actually attend the event.

Buck Foundry attendees are required to bring the following PPE for the tour:

  • Hard hat
  • Eye protection
  • Steel-toed shoes (preferred) or closed-toe shoes at a minimum

If you are unable to bring a hard hat, Buck will have a limited number available to borrow on site.

Hotel information coming soon.

Please note that DIS has no control over the hotel cancellation policies, and all individuals are responsible for their own hotel reservations and cancellations.