Australasian Conference and Exhibition

Organised by CAST CRC in conjunction with the aluminium industry, related companies. 

With the support of major aluminium companies in Australia and overseas, the CAST CRC Limited is organising the Aluminium Cast House Technology, 11th Australasian Conference & Exhibition. Invited world recognised experts will be key speakers at the conference. Following the success of the previous nine conferences, this conference will address the needs of the primary, secondary, foundry and recycling industries. The topics covered are those identified by delegates at the last conference as being issues of most interest and concern.

We will also endeavour to include the most popular speakers from the last conference.

The Conference will also include a large trade exhibition, with major suppliers to the industry having booths to showcase their products and services.

The conference attracts delegates from all parts of the globe.

The conference venue is the Marriott, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Registration information will be available soon. A Notice of Intention to Attend is available here.

Conference Objectives

¯ To present material on the latest development in industry production trends, cast house equipment, processes, technology, alloys, products, safety, markets and management,

¯ Give particular attention to environmental issues facing the industry,

¯ To broaden the training of engineers and scientists involved in melting and casting technologies,

¯ To provide ample opportunity for discussion on topics of common concern to cast houses and foundries so that ideas can be generated and solutions canvassed,

¯ To provide a common meeting ground for cast house supervisors, managers, materials and technology suppliers and international experts for discussions on various aspects of aluminium melt treatment and casting.

Who should attend

• Plant Superintendents, Supervisors, Technicians, Project Metallurgists, and Engineers who want to expand their knowledge of melting, refining, casting, and post casting operations and hear the latest technology developments.
• Researchers working in the field of aluminium casting technology.
• Suppliers of melting, refining and casting equipment, gases, fluxes, refractories, alloying agents and other raw materials, wishing to gain exposure and better understanding of the needs of the aluminium industry,
• Market development managers interested in the markets of the Asian and Pacific Rim region.

Past attendance

The conference attracts around 200 delegates from all parts of the globe.