The Refractories Institute (TRI) Upcoming Meetings

Date	Time	Event
Tuesday, Nov 11	1:00 – 2:30 p.m.	Executive Committee Meeting
	2:45 – 4:15 p.m.	Board of Directors Meeting
	4:15 – 4:45 p.m.	Combined Board of Directors / Associates Committee Meeting
	4:45 – 5:30 p.m.	Associates Committee Meeting
	5:30 p.m.	DINNER ON OWN
	6:30 p.m.	Executive Committee Dinner (offsite)
Wednesday, Nov 12	7:00 – 8:00 a.m.	Breakfast (Prospect Breakfast – designated tables)
	8:00 – 8:10 a.m.	Welcome, Introductions, Opening Remarks, Scholarship recipient’s introduction
	8:10 – 9:10 a.m.	Lucas Amodio – Getting IP Protection in an AI World – Armstrong Teasdale
	9:10 – 10:10 a.m.	Eric Stuart – What to Expect from Steel in 2026 and Beyond – VP, Steel Manufacturers Association
	Eric Stuart is Vice President, Energy, Environment, & Infrastructure Policy at the Steel Manufacturers Association, the largest organization of steelmaking companies in North America. Before coming to SMA in 1996, he was with Voice of America. Eric is a graduate of Virginia Tech and has a master’s degree from the University of Connecticut. He lives with his wife and daughter in Mount Vernon, Alexandria, Virginia.
	10:15 – 10:45 a.m.	Break
	10:45 – 11:30 a.m.	Emerging Refractory Industry Professionals – Panel Discussion – Jake Wieland, Moderator
	11:30 – 12:00 p.m.	Scott Galt – Black Swan Events: Why Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning Matter – Partner Armstrong Teasdale
	12:00 – 1:00 p.m.	Lunch
	1:00 – 4:30 p.m.	Speed Networking – 15 minute sessions
	4:45 – 5:30 p.m.	Breakout Session for Emerging Refractory Industry Professionals – Steven Ashlock, Moderator
	6:00 – 7:30 p.m.	Reception
7:30 p.m.	Emerging Refractory Industry Professionals Networking Dinner (offsite, sponsored for young professionals only)
Thursday, Nov 13	7:00 – 8:00 a.m.	Breakfast
	8:15 – 9:00 a.m.	Imerys – An Overview of Andersonville and our Mulcoa Products – Presented by US Sales Manager/Refractories
	9:00 – 10:00 a.m.	Glenn McIntyre – Automating Refractory Product Design - A Future "AI" Target? – Honorary Member Guest Speaker
	10:00 – 10:30 a.m.	Break
	10:30 – 11:30 a.m.	Rakesh Dhaka – Forging the Future Together: Insights from the Nippon-USS Integration and R&D Outlook – US Steel Research
	12:00 – 5:00 p.m.	US Steel Research Facility Tour

US Steel Tour

Tour duration: Noon - 5 pm (approximate)
Transportation: To be provided
Requirements: RSVP must be received from registered attendees by October 17th. Due to the nature of the tour and requirements by US Steel, there can be no additions after this date.

Please note the following requirements from US Steel:
PPE - For the complete lab tour, visitor would need to have Full sleeve shirt, Metatarsal shoes, Safety glasses and Hard Hat. US Steel can arrange for some PPE if any of the visitor could not bring their own. It is highly recommended to bring your own if you are choosing to participate in the tour.

If any attendee is a Foreign National, US Steel will need a copy of your passport to receive Foreign Visitor Pass approval through US Steel security which takes 7 to 10 days.