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• January Dinner Meeting

  • When
    20 Jan 2025
  • Location
    Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Drive, Delafield, WI

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• 2025 Regional Advertising & Support

  • Start
    04 Feb 2025
  • End
    06 Feb 2025
  • Location
    Brookfield Conference Center, Brookfield WI

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  The 87th Annual AFS Wisconsin Chapter Regional Foundry Conference & Expo is planned for February 4 - 6, 2025, at the Brookfield Conference Center in Brookfield WI.

  Consider supporting this event through advertising or other support opportunities. 

  Regional Program Booklet Ads:
  

  • Full page ad (7.5" w x 9.75" h): $290 
  • Half page ad - Vertical (3.75" w x 9.75 h): $180
  • Half page ad - horizontal (7.5" w x 4.5" h): $180
  • Full page Inside Back Cover (7.5" w x 9.75" h): [SOLD]
  • Inside Front Cover (7.5"w x 9.75"h): $440 [SOLD]

  Support Opportunities:
  

  • Tuesday Expo Beer Supporter - includes logo on signage, program recognition: $300 
  • Wednesday Dinner Banquet Supporter - includes logo on signage, program recognition: $330
  • Thursday Continental Breakfast Supporter - includes logo on signage: $110
  • Regional Conference Program Sponsor - includes your company logo on the front cover of the program and a center two-page spread advertisement space. $850 [SOLD]
  • Invitational Casting Competition Donation

  *Advertisement artwork and logos may be emailed to afswi@teamwi.com no later than January 3, 2025.

  Thank You Advertisers

  B & L Information Systems

  Badger Mining

  Carpenter Brothers

  Eirich Machines
  Epic Machine, Inc.

  FEF

  Humtown Products

  JoyMark

  LAEMPE REICH

  Matthews Additive

  Precision Pattern
  Smith and Richardson
  Valens M & A
  Verder Scientific, Inc. 

  Weaver Materiel Services
  Wisconsin Oven Corporation

  Thank You Tuesday Beer Supporters

  B & L Information Systems
  General Kinnematics
  Matthews Additive Technologies
  Norican Group
  PADNOS
  Weaver Materiel Services

  Thank You Wednesday Dinner Banquet Supporters

  Humtown Products
  REFCOTEC

  Thank You Thursday Breakfast Supporters

  Precision Pattern

  Thank You Program Sponsor

  Humtown Products

  
  

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• Exhibitor Registration | 2025 Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference & Expo

  • Start
    04 Feb 2025
  • End
    06 Feb 2025
  • Location
    Brookfield Conference Center, 325 S Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI 53005
  • Registered
    62 registrants

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  Conference & Expo Highlights
  

  • Over 80 exhibitors 
  • Valuable networking opportunities
  • Educational Technical Sessions throughout the conference
  • Annual Student Casting Competition- come see and support the next generation of foundry professionals!
  • Great Kick-Off and Keynote Speakers!
    
  • A NEW Venue for 2025 - Brookfield Conference Center!

  Booth registration includes two exhibitor badges and two Wednesday lunch tickets. Booths are 8' x 10" and come with 8' pipe and drape in the back and 3' pipe and drape on the sides.  There will be a 6' skirted table, two chairs and a wastebasket at each exhibitor location. All booths have free wi-fi & electricity and the event space is fully carpeted. 

  • AFS Corporate and Personal Members Early Bird: $1,150
  • AFS Non-Member Early Bird: $1,525
  • Additional exhibitor pass pricing: $50 without Wednesday lunch, $85 including a Wednesday lunch ticket.

  *Two-booth discount - $50 off per booth. Contact headquarters for assistance.

  
  

  Important Information

  • Once exhibitor registrations are received and paid, exhibitors will be sent a map to choose their booth space - new venue, new map.
    
  • Hilton Garden Inn Room Block: AFS Group Block - Rate $132 per night
  • Support Opportunities
  • Exhibitor Logistics and Information
  • Expo Hours:  Tuesday, February 4, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Wednesday, February 5, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.  Set up Tuesday morning, beginning at 10:30 AM.  (No Expo on Friday.)
  • Tuesday afternoon: Expo opens at 2:00 PM. Free Beer and Appetizers in the Expo Hall from3:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
  • Wednesday Banquet & Keynote Speaker John Koskinen, Chief Economist for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue - Topic: Wisconsin's Economy Today. On the menu: braised beef short ribs, mixed green salad, vegetables & triple chocolate cake. Tickets $75 per person. 
  • Exhibitors may invite up to 6 VIP Guests to attend the Expon on Tuesday, February 4th.  The passes are intended for your customers and do not apply to exhibitor employees or vendor partners.  VIP Guest details and sign up here.
  • 2024 Regional Foundry Conference & Expo Program Preview (Last Year's Program)

  Cancelation Policy: A cancellation fee of 25% of the total booth cost shall be charged in the event of exhibitor cancellation 90 days (11/9/2023) or more prior to the move-in day.  No refunds are available for cancellations less than 60 days (12/9/2023) prior to move-in day.  All cancellation notices must be received in writing and may be submitted to AFS WI Headquarters, afswi@teamwi.com. 

  
  

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• Attendee Registration | 87th Annual Regional Foundry Conference & Expo

  • Start
    04 Feb 2025
  • End
    06 Feb 2025
  • Location
    Brookfield Conference Center, 325 South Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI

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  The Wisconsin Chapter AFS, Stateline Chapter and NEW Chapter, along with the Regional Planning Committee are proud to present the
  87th Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference and Exposition
  February 4 - 6, 2025
  The Brookfield Conference Center, Brookfield, Wisconsin
  

  PRICING & DETAILS
  
  First Time WI Regional Attendees 

  • Conference Badge: $10 - Includes Expo and Tech Sessions

  Neighboring Chapters (NEW, Chicago, MN, on other area chapters)

  • Conference Badge $10 - Includes Expo and Tech Sessions

  AFS Corporate Members and Individual Members:

  • Conference Badge: $40 - Includes Expo and Tech Sessions - additional guests only $10

  Foundry Attendees:

  • Conference Badge: $40 - Includes Expo and Tech Sessions - additional guests only $10
  • Foundry Tech-Expo "6-pack": $100 - lot price for up to 6 foundry people from one foundry location

  Non-Foundry Attendees:

  ·    Conference Badge: $60 - Includes Expo and Tech Sessions - additional guests only $10

  Retirees, Students and Speakers:

  ·     Conference Badge FREE
  

  **Speakers & ICC Judges will be registered as complimentary attendees by AFS WI Headquarters.

  Meals - Wednesday Lunch & Dinner Tickets Must Be Purchased in Advance. Let us know if you have dietary restrictions.

  • Tuesday afternoon: Free Beer and Appetizers in the Expo Hall, on the Expo Floor from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Kickoff Speaker 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday Expo Lunch: $35 [box lunch including sandwich, chips, fruit, cookie, salad and beverage]
  • Wednesday Night Dinner: $75 [Braised beef short ribs, mixed greens salad, vegetables and triple chocolate cake]. Keynote John Koskinen, Chief Economist, Wisconsin Department of Revenue. John has served in this capacity for several administrations. His expert economic analysis will include an easy to understand overview of Wisconsin's economy.
  • Wednesday Lunch & Dinner Meal Deal: $100
  • Hilton Garden Inn Room Block: AFS Group Block - Rate $132 per night

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• Exhibitor VIP Guest Registration

  • When
    04 Feb 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Brookfield Conference Center

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  AFS Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference & Expo Exhibitors may invite up to 6 FREE VIP Guests, YOUR CUSTOMERS!  Passes do not include exhibitor employees or vendor partners. 
  
  VIPs are invited to attend the Expo at the AFS WI Regional, on Tuesday, February 4, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Guests will also have an opportunity to network at the reception on the Expo floor, which will include free beer and a cash bar. 

  Please instruct your guests to stop by the check-in desk at the Regional on Wednesday, February 7, to pick up their badge.

  Pre-registration of guests is required - it's quick and easy!

  
  

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• March Dinner Meeting

  • When
    17 Mar 2025
  • Location
    Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Drive, Delafield, WI

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• April Dinner Meeting

  • When
    21 Apr 2025
  • Location
    Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Drive, Delafield, WI

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• Old Timer Recognition Banquet

  • When
    19 May 2025
  • Location
    Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Drive, Delafield, WI

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