2027 Annual Spring Conference

Monday, May 10, 2027 to Thursday, May 13, 2027

HILTON BIRMINGHAM AT UAB

808 20th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
United States

Join us May 11 & 12 in Birmingham, AL for networking, technical sessions, and a foundry tour on 5/13 hosted by American Cast Iron Pipe Co. The program includes presentations, research reports, and case studies by industry experts.

Room Block Information:

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB

808 20th Street South,Birmingham, AL 35205

$169/night

Link to book: Ductile Iron Society Fall Conference

*Complimentary Airport Shuttle

*Reduced Parking $5.00 per night, per vehicle

Registration

	Credits	Price
Non-Member This is for individuals who are not DIS members. Registration Ends 5/12/27 at 11:59 PM 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

Research Committee - RSVP

	Credits	Price
Research Committee Wednesday May 12 @ 8:00am Registration Ends 5/11/27 at 8:30 AM CDT		FREE

Sponsorship

	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		$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		$400.00
Forum & Networking Event SPONSOR • Your logo on drink tickets at the Networking Event / 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.		$600.00

Agenda

May 11
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Research Committee Meeting
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Board of Directors Meeting
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Committee Meetings Includes a Box Lunch
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Program Day 1
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Reception & Dinner
May 12
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Research Committee Meeting
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Program Day 2
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch w/ Annual Meeting
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Program Day 2 Continued
4:15 PM - 6:00 PM	Metalcasting Forum
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Networking Event
May 13
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Foundry Tours

For More Information:

Tammie Sparks

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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.

Foundry tour 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, a limited number available to borrow on site.

Hotel Room Block: Ductile Iron Society Fall Conference

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