ICRF 2026 - 5th International Conference on INGOT CASTING, ROLLING & FORGING

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ABOUT ICRF 
Advancing the Future of Steel Manufacturing Through Innovation and Sustainability. The global steel industry is at a pivotal moment, navigating the dual challenges of technological advancement and environmental responsibility. The hot deformation production chain—spanning ingot casting, forging, and ring rolling—must evolve to meet rising demands for efficiency, precision, and sustainability. ICRF 2026 will serve as a critical forum for industry leaders, researchers, and innovators to explore the latest breakthroughs in improvement of product quality, process optimization, digital transformation, and AI-driven manufacturing. As the sector embraces simulation systems, smart automation, and data-driven decision-making, this congress will foster essential dialogue on how to integrate these technologies while reducing environmental impact. By bridging cutting-edge research with industrial applications, ICRF 2026 aims to shape a more sustainable, competitive, and innovative future for ingot casting, forging and ingot rolling.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 
The intention is to involve the entire production chain, such as steelmakers, forging and rolling companies as well as research centres, laboratories and universities for an important comparison on the best practices used nowadays in field of ferrous and non-ferrous hot deformation.

TOPICS 
• Ingot casting and remelting: technologies and process metallurgy
• Rolling, forging and design of hot deformation processes
• Heat treatment
• Measurement, mechanical testing, non-destructive testing
• Production scheduling
• Numerical simulation, artificial intelligence and digital innovation
• Welding 
• Oil & gas industry and power generation applications
• Aerospace applications
• Environment, emissions and new production technologies

ABSTRACTS SUBMISSION
All paper proposals must be submitted online by 30 April 2026

Submit your abstract >> HERE

EXHIBITION & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
As an integral element of the event, the Conference will feature an exhibition, that will enable excellent exposure for products, technologies, innovative solutions or services. At this opportunity the Organizers will set an area strategically located as regards the main Conference rooms. Companies will be able to reinforce their participation and enhance their corporate identification by taking advantage of benefits offered to them as Contributing Sponsors of the Conference. More information will be soon available at the Conference website.
For any further information please contact Siderweb - The Italian Steel Community: commerciale@siderweb.com - tel. +39 030 2540006

ORGANISING SECRETARIAT
icrf2026@aimnet.it
+39 0276021132