2026 Ductile Iron Production Seminar (DIPS)
Join us February 3-4 in Grand Rapids, MI at Betz Industries for this members-only two-day seminar. We will focus on introduction to metallurgy, mechanical properties, melting practices, charge materials, treatment & inoculation methods, gating & risering basics, filtering, heat treatment and more!
Anyone from your company is invited to attend!
Production personnel or members of any area of management can benefit from learning more about the science and controls beyond on-the-floor training.
Reserve your hotel room BEFORE JANUARY 3RD, 2026!
Embassy Suites, 710 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids Michigan, 49503
or call (616) 512-5700 and let them know you are with the Ductile Iron Society to receive our exclusive discount!
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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DIPS Sponsorship
Registration Ends 1/12/26 at 12:00 AM EST
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$300.00 |
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Virtual
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$35.00 |
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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 admin@ductile.org or call 262-532-2440 EXT 312
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.
Room Blocks: There are many excellent hotels in Grand Rapids to choose from.
For your convenience, we have reserved two room blocks.
Embassy Suites Grand Rapids Downtown $179-$199 per night
Use this link to book your room before January 3rd, 2026
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown $139 per night
Use this link to book your room before January 20th, 2026
Please note that DIS has no control over the hotel cancellation policies, and all individuals are responsible for their own hotel reservations and cancellations.