Registration for the 2025 Industry Executive Conference in New Orleans opens next week

Mark your calendars! Registration for the 2025 NFFS Industry Executive Conference will officially open next Wednesday, October 16th.

Full details about all of the conference's events will also be available on Wednesday, including the conference's evening social events, the tabletop exhibits for foundry suppliers and service providers, and the add-on excursions for those looking to add a taste of New Orleans to their conference experience.

If you missed it last week, check out the conference schedule below. Click on the educational sessions to view the description of each session and learn about the speakers. Make your plans to attend and hear from these top industry and business speakers covering a variety of issues that are important to your business!

2025 IEC Schedule of Events

Thursday, February 20, 2025

• 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Executive Committee Meeting
• 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: New Director Luncheon
• 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, February 21, 2025

• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Registration Desk Open
• 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Founders Classic Golf Tournament (Optional Activity - $)
• 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Cocktail and Food History Tour of New Orleans (Optional Activity - $)
• 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Registration Desk Open
• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Welcome Reception

Saturday, February 22, 2025

• 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Session: The New Congress and White House and Their 2025 Priorities
• 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Tabletop Exhibit Setup
• 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Session: An Economic Outlook with ITR Economics
• 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Session: Sales ≠ Marketing
• 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Exhibit Hall Open/Lunch
• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Session: Navigating the Foundry Industry Insurance Landscape
• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Tabletop Exhibit Breakdown
• 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Session: The Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) Program
• 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Session: Maximizing R&D Tax Credits for your Foundry's Operations
• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: NFFSocial Event: Murder Mystery Masquerade Ball

Sunday, February 23, 2025

• 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM: Session: Mastering Regulatory Challenges: Advanced OSHA and EPA Compliance Strategies
• 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Session: The NFFS Talent Pipeline Program: Strengthening Workforce Development in Non-Ferrous Foundries
• 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Session: Manufacturing Money: Grants to Support Your Company’s Growth
• 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: NFFS Annual Meeting & Luncheon
• 1:30 pm: Conference Adjourns
• 5:30 PM:  Steamboat Natchez Riverboat Dinner Experience (Optional Activity - $)