Step Away to Move Ahead: Register TODAY for the 2026 NFFS Industry Executive Conference
The NFFS Industry Executive Conference
delivers measurable ROI. Register now &
secure your hotel before the January 16 deadline.
For foundry leaders, stepping away from the day-to-day operation is never easy. Production schedules, workforce challenges, customer demands, and operational pressures all compete for attention. Yet time and again, the leaders who make the greatest progress in their businesses are the ones who intentionally create space to learn, connect, and think strategically.
That is exactly why the NFFS Industry Executive Conference (IEC) exists and why it continues to deliver one of the highest returns on investment for non-ferrous foundry leaders.
The ROI of Perspective
Inside the foundry, decisions are often made in reaction mode. The IEC provides something different: perspective. By stepping away from daily operations, leaders gain the opportunity to focus on broader industry trends, workforce realities, leadership challenges, and strategic planning. The insights gained during the conference often lead directly to better decisions, stronger leadership, and improved business outcomes once attendees return home.
Just as valuable as the formal sessions are the informal conversations. Peer-to-peer discussions with other foundry leaders, many facing the same challenges, frequently spark ideas, solutions, and new ways of thinking that would be difficult to generate in isolation. These conversations are a key reason many attendees cite the IEC as a must-attend event year after year.
A Smart Investment in Leadership
The IEC is not just an investment in a single individual. It is an investment in leadership capacity. Attendees consistently return with practical takeaways they can apply immediately, whether related to workforce development, operational improvement, or organizational leadership. That kind of learning has a measurable return, improving how leaders communicate, plan, and guide their teams.
Bringing next-generation leaders to the IEC multiplies that return. Rising managers, engineers, and supervisors benefit from exposure to big-picture thinking, industry peers, and seasoned executives. For companies, this accelerates leadership development, strengthens the internal pipeline, and reinforces a culture that values growth and long-term success.
Strengthening the Industry Together
From the association’s perspective, encouraging participation, especially from emerging leaders, supports long-term industry sustainability. When future leaders are engaged early, they build connections to NFFS, gain a deeper understanding of industry challenges, and contribute fresh ideas that help move the entire non-ferrous foundry community forward.
This shared investment in leadership ensures continuity, innovation, and a stronger voice for the industry in the years ahead.
Looking Ahead in 2026
The NFFS 2026 Industry Executive Conference will be held in February 20-22, 2026 at the El Conquistador Resort. While the winter destination is certainly appealing, the true value of the IEC lies in the learning, relationships, and perspective gained throughout the conference.
Now is the time to act. Conference planning is underway, and hotel rooms are limited. To ensure access to the NFFS room block and conference rates, attendees must register and reserve their hotel room before Friday, January 16. Historically, rooms at this location fill quickly, and missing the deadline may mean higher rates or limited availability.
An Investment That Pays Dividends
The foundry floor will still be there when you return. What changes is how you lead when you get back. The NFFS Industry Executive Conference is not time away from your business. It is time invested in making it stronger.
By attending, and by bringing your next generation leaders, you are investing in leadership, perspective, and the long-term success of your foundry and the non-ferrous industry.
Register now and secure your hotel room before January 16!
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