NFFS 2027 Industry Executive Conference


NFFS Industry Executive Conference 2027 - February 19-21, 2027 at Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, California
February 19–21, 2027   |   San Diego, California

Where Foundry Leadership Comes Together

The NFFS Industry Executive Conference brings together foundry executives, industry partners, suppliers, and thought leaders for three days of high-level insight, meaningful connections, and conversations that can shape your business for the year ahead.

Join the foundry community at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego for an executive conference designed around the issues, opportunities, and relationships that matter most to your business.

More Than a Conference

Why IEC?

IEC combines executive-level education, industry intelligence, and valuable peer connections in an environment designed specifically for foundry leaders.

Business Intelligence

Gain timely economic, regulatory, political, workforce, and market insight selected specifically for foundry executives.

Connections That Matter

Connect directly with foundry owners, senior executives, suppliers, experts, and industry partners in a focused setting.

Ideas You Can Use

Take practical ideas, new perspectives, and actionable insight back to your operation.

The NFFS Network

Experience the relationships, resources, and industry access that NFFS members benefit from throughout the year.

The IEC Difference

Big Enough to Expand Your Network.
Small Enough to Actually Know It.

IEC isn't built around crowded exhibit halls or dozens of competing sessions. It is intentionally structured to create time for meaningful conversations between the people shaping the future of the foundry industry.

The conversations are part of the program.

Executive-Level Insight

What You'll Gain in San Diego

Economic & Market Perspective
Better understand the forces shaping demand, investment, costs, and the broader manufacturing economy.
Government & Regulatory Intelligence
Stay informed about legislative, regulatory, trade, environmental, and workforce developments affecting foundries.
Leadership & Operational Insight
Learn from executives, experts, emerging leaders, and peers who are confronting many of the same business challenges you are.
Relationships That Extend Beyond IEC
Build connections with peers, suppliers, and industry resources you can continue to rely on after the conference ends.
Four Days. One Industry.

IEC 2027 at a Glance

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 - Pre-Con

Early arrivals
Pre-conference activities

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Arrivals & optional activities
Executive networking
Welcome reception
Opening evening experience

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Executive education
Economic & industry insight
Exhibitor connections
Signature networking experience
Dinner & evening events

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Executive breakfast
Policy & regulatory insight
NFFS Annual Meeting
Closing programming
Final networking opportunities

Your Industry. Your Peers.

Who You'll Meet at IEC

IEC attracts senior leaders and decision-makers from across the non-ferrous foundry community—creating an environment where every conversation has the potential to lead somewhere valuable.

Foundry Owners & Presidents   •   Executive Leadership   •   Operations Leaders   •   Industry Suppliers     
•   Emerging Leaders   •   Technical Experts    •   NFFS Partners
2027 Sponsorship Opportunities

Put Your Brand in the Room With Industry Decision-Makers

IEC sponsorship positions your company alongside one of the most important executive gatherings in the non-ferrous foundry industry while creating valuable opportunities to engage directly with customers, prospects, and industry leaders.

VISIBILITY

Position your organization alongside IEC and the NFFS community.

ACCESS

Connect directly with foundry owners, executives, and senior industry leaders.

ENGAGEMENT

Support the experiences where IEC's most meaningful conversations happen.

EXPLORE SPONSORSHIP DOWNLOAD THE PROSPECTUS
Rancho Bernardo Inn

Serious Business. Exceptional Setting.

Set in San Diego's Rancho Bernardo community, the Rancho Bernardo Inn gives IEC attendees a relaxed resort environment designed for both productive conversations and memorable experiences.

Come for the industry intelligence and executive connections. Stay for the Southern California setting.

PLAN YOUR STAY
The NFFS Member Advantage

IEC Is Just One Benefit of Belonging.

NFFS members receive more than preferred IEC registration rates. Membership connects your company to year-round advocacy, industry intelligence, workforce support, technical resources, educational programs, and a nationwide network built around helping non-ferrous foundries succeed.

ADVOCACY
INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE
WORKFORCE + TECHNICAL SUPPORT
CONNECTIONS
February 19–21, 2027

Your Next Conversation Could Change Your Business.

Join the non-ferrous foundry community in San Diego for the 2027 NFFS Industry Executive Conference.

REGISTER FOR IEC 2027