AFS WIsconsin upcoming events

2026-27 AFS WI Chapter Support (01 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 06:00:00 GMT

AFS Wisconsin Chapter invites you to support our association while also promoting your organization to AFS WI members. Our chapter support year runs from June 1 - May 31, annually.

Choose from a variety of support options [Printable Chapter Support Flyer]:

Member Directory Advertising

Back Cover Color Ad 7.75"H x 4.75"W $450 [SOLD]
Inside Back Cover Color Ad 7.75"H x 4.75"W $400
Inside Front Cover Ad 7.75"H x 4.75"W $400 [SOLD]
Full-page Color Ad 7.75"H x 4.75"W $320
Full-page Black & White Ad 7.75"H x 4.75"W $300
Half-Page Horizontal Color Ad 3.75"H x 4.75"W $250
Half-Page Horizontal Black & White Ad 3.75"H x 4.75"W $225

* Please email your ad to afswi@teamwi.com - Ad deadline: July 15, 2026

Website & Event Announcement Sponsorship

Includes your company's link on the chapter website and logos on every chapter event announcement $275

* Please email your logo to afswi@teamwi.com - Deadline: July 15, 2026

PowerPoint Sponsorship includes your company logo displayed at selected meetings and events.

Christmas Party only: $200
Golf Outing only: $200
Chapter Meetings only: $150
PowerPoint Package - Includes: Golf Outing, Christmas Party and Chapter Meetings - $400

* Please email your logo to afswi@teamwi.com - Deadline: July 15, 2026

Chapter Meeting Drink Ticket Sponsorship: Your logo displayed on drink tickets given to each meeting attendee at ONE chapter meeting, to be selected by AFS WI. $150

Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference & Exposition Advertising & Support

Regional Program Advertising

Full page ad (7.5"W x 9.75"H): $400
Half page ad - Vertical (3.75"W x 9.75"H): $250
Half page ad - horizontal (7.5"W x 4.5"H): $250
Full page Inside Back Cover (7.5"W x 9.75"H): $500
Full page Inside Front Cover (7.5"W x 9.75"H): $500
Regional Program Sponsor: Your logo displayed on the program cover and a center advertising spread. $900

*Please email your ad to afswi@teamwi.com Deadline: January 1, 2027

Tuesday Expo Beer Supporter includes logo on signage, and program recognition: $400
Wednesday Dinner Banquet Supporter includes logo on signage, and program recognition: $350
Thursday Continental Breakfast Supporter includes logo on signage, and program recognition: $225

*Please email your logo to afswi@teamwi.com Deadline: January 1, 2026

Invitational Casting Competition (ICC) Donation: 100% of financial donations made for the ICC go to support the competition at the Regional Conference, including awards and other competition-related costs. Recognition in the Regional Conference Booklet and on table tents at the Wednesday dinner. You may donate any amount using the registration form.

Christmas Party Support

Sip & Celebrate Wine Sponsor - Wine sponsors will be recognized at the party: $250 each
North Pole Prize Sponsor - Your contribution goes towards the purchase of a large prize. We do the shopping; you get the recognition at the party: $200 each

*Please email your logo to afswi@teamwi.com Deadline: November 15, 2026

Golf Outing Support

[Four available] Beer Cart Sponsorship: logo on PowerPoint at the event and recognition in the table tents at dinner: $300
Hole Sponsorship: sign at hole, logo on PowerPoint at the event, and recognition in the table tents at dinner: $275
Doughnut & Coffee Sponsorship: logo on PowerPoint at the event and recognition in the table tents at dinner: $200
Core Shot Door Prize Sponsorship: Your contribution goes toward the purchase of a large door prize. You get the recognition at the event; we do the shopping: $200
If you would prefer to bring a raffle gift valued at $100 or more, please indicate your intention to bring a prize to the outing on the registration form.
Charter Fishing Sponsor [3 available]: logo on the PowerPoint at the event, and recognition in the table tents at dinner. $150 each
Trap Shooting Sponsor [3 available]: logo on the PowerPoint at the event, and recognition in the table tents at dinner. $150 each

*Please email your logo to afswi@teamwi.com Deadline: July 1, 2026

Old Timers Donation

100% of funds go toward offsetting the costs of the Old Timers' meeting. Recognition at the dinner. You may choose any amount to donate on the registration form.

Printable Chapter Support Flyer

Your Chapter Support is Greatly Appreciated!

Christmas Party (04 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

CANCELLATION POLICY: No registration fees will be refunded for cancellations made less than three full business days prior to the meeting day. (For example, cancellations must be made by the end of Wednesday for an event held the following Monday.) Registered no-shows, who have not paid in advance, will be invoiced for the event. If you wish to cancel, contact TEAM at AFSWI@TEAMWI.com or call Laura Gustafson at 262-532-2440 EXT 215.

2027 Regional Advertising & Support (08 Jan 2027)

Fri, 08 Jan 2027 06:00:00 GMT

The 89th Annual AFS Wisconsin Chapter Regional Foundry Conference & Expo is planned for February 2-4, 2027, at the Brookfield Conference Center in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

Consider supporting this event through advertising or other support opportunities!

Registration deadline Friday, January 8th.

Regional Program Booklet Ads:

Full page ad (7.5"w x 9.75"h): $400
Half page ad - Vertical (3.75"w x 9.75"h): $250
Half page ad - Horizontal (7.5"w x 4.5"h): $250
Full page ad - Inside Back Cover (7.5"w x 9.75"h): $500
Full page ad - Inside Front Cover (7.5"w x 9.75"h): $500 [SOLD]

Support Opportunities:

Tuesday Expo Beer Supporter - includes logo on signage, program recognition: $400
Wednesday Dinner Banquet Supporter - includes logo on signage, program recognition: $350
Thursday Continental Breakfast Supporter - includes logo on signage: $225
Regional Conference Program Sponsor - includes your company logo on the front cover of the program and a center two-page spread advertisement space. $900 [SOLD]
Invitational Casting Competition Donation - 100% of financial donations made for the ICC go to support the competition at the Regional Conference, including awards and other competition-related costs. Recognition in the Regional Conference Booklet and on table tents at the Wednesday dinner. You may donate any amount using the registration form.

*Advertisement artwork and logos may be emailed to afswi@teamwi.com no later than Monday, January 11, 2027.

Thank You 2027 Regional Supporters

Program Booklet Advertisers
ABP Induction
Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic
Blast Cleaning Technologies
Carpenter Brothers
JoyMark
Laempe Reich
PADNOS
Precision Pattern Co
Weaver Material Service, Inc.

Tuesday Beer Supporters
ABP Induction
Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic
Blast Cleaning Technologies
Borchert Associates
PADNOS

Wednesday Dinner Supporter
Blast Cleaning Technologies
Laempe Reich

Program Supporter
Matthews Additive Technologies

Exhibitor Registration | 2027 89th Annual Regional Foundry Conference & Expo (02 Feb 2027)

Tue, 02 Feb 2027 06:00:00 GMT

Deadline for Returning Exhibitors to Exercise First Right of Refusal for their Booths: Friday, November 20, 2026

Conference & Expo Highlights

Explore the Latest Innovations with 80+ Exhibitors - Meet with industry-leading suppliers and discover cutting-edge technologies, tools, and materials that can improve your foundry operations.
Unmatched Networking Opportunities - Connect with professionals from across the region, from engineers and executives to technicians and students. Build relationships, exchange ideas, and uncover new business or career opportunities.
Learn from Educational Technical Sessions - Stay ahead of industry trends and challenges with expert-led sessions covering materials, process improvements, sustainability, automation, safety, and more.
Support the Future at the Annual Student Casting Competition - Cheer on the next generation of foundry talent as students showcase their creativity and technical skills in this exciting, hands-on challenge.
Be Inspired by Dynamic Kick-Off and Keynote Speakers - Hear from respected leaders who will share their insights, experiences, and visions for the future of the foundry industry.

Cost to Exhibit: Early Bird pricing ends Friday, November 20, 2026

AFS Corporate and Personal Members Early Bird: $1,100 [after November 20th $1,250]
AFS Non-Member Early Bird: $1,400 [after November 20th, $1,625]
Additional exhibitor pass pricing: $50 without Wednesday lunch, $85 including a Wednesday lunch ticket.
Wednesday Dinner Banquet ticket: $75

*Two-booth discount: $50 off per booth. Contact headquarters for assistance.

Booth registration includes two exhibitor badges and two Wednesday lunch tickets. Booths are 8' x 10' and come with 8' pipe and drape in the back and 3' pipe and drape on the sides. There will be a 6' skirted table, two chairs, and a wastebasket at each exhibitor location. All booths have free wi-fi & electricity, and the event space is fully carpeted.

Important Information

If you select to choose a new booth location this year, you will be contacted after November 20th to choose from the remaining booths. You may view last year's booth assignments here.
Expo Hours: Tuesday, February 2, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Wednesday, February 3, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Set up Tuesday morning, beginning at 10:30 AM. (No Expo on Friday.)
Exhibitor shipping information and conference schedule.
Tuesday afternoon: Expo opens at 2:00 PM. Free Beer and Appetizers in the Expo Hall from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Wednesday Banquet & Keynote Speaker - Details coming soon - tickets $75
Exhibitors may invite up to 6 VIP Guests to attend the Expo on Tuesday, February 3rd. The passes are intended for your customers and do not apply to exhibitor employees or vendor partners. Watch for details.
Note: No attendee lists will be provided. AFS WI does not offer a lead retrieval system.

Cancellation Policy: A cancellation fee of 25% of the total booth cost shall be charged in the event of exhibitor cancellation 90 days (11/4/2026) or more prior to the move-in day. No refunds are available for cancellations less than 60 days (12/4 2026) prior to move-in day. All cancellation notices must be received in writing and may be submitted to AFS WI Headquarters at afswi@teamwi.com.

2027 Old Timer Recognition Banquet (17 May 2027)

Mon, 17 May 2027 22:00:00 GMT

AFS Wisconsin Chapter invites you and your significant other to join us for a night of celebrating our industry's old timers at the

Annual Old Timer's Banquet

2027 Annual Golf Outing (06 Aug 2027)

Fri, 06 Aug 2027 05:00:00 GMT