Foundry Leadership Summit 2021 | 12 September 2021 | Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 6902 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, United States

Recharge in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona, at the 2021 Foundry Leadership Summit, where leaders from all corners of the metal casting industry will gather in an energizing setting for highly rated speakers, thought-provoking discussions, and rich networking opportunities.

Explore the profound changes sweeping the worlds of manufacturing, technology, economics, trade, and politics. You’ll emerge refreshed, renewed, and ready to embrace the future. The optional golf tournament will begin at afternoon p.m. Make reservations in advance through AFS to ensure your participation.

Other optional activities are available on your own, including the water park, shooting clays, horseback riding, and other enjoyable endeavors. Visit the property website for more information.

2021 Speakers

SPEAKERS:

Daniel Burrus
Technology futurist and author of Flash Foresight

Karl Mecklenburg
Six-Time NFL Pro Bowl Star and Motivational speaker

Buddy Hobart
Founder and President of Solutions 21

Gus Faucher, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President and Chief Economist

Thomas Landstreet
Founder of N3L Capital Partners, columnist at Forbes.com, and former stand-up comic

Jim Folk
CEO

Brent Charlton
Safety Director

Angela Dine Schmeisser
President and CEO

Matt Fetter
President and CEO

Thomas Teske
Vice President & General Manager

Ted Schorn
Vice President

Doug Kurkul
CEO

Stephanie Salmon
AFS Washington Representative

2021 Sponsors

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• B&L Information Systems
• Guardian Software Systems
• Laempe Reich Corporation
• Waupaca Foundry

GOLD SPONSORS:
• Badger Mining Corporation
• General Kinematics Corporation
• Magmasoft