ICME Short Courses
Take a look at our programme of short courses taking place throughout 2026. From design for casting to courses that are specific to particular processes or foundry operations, we have a wide range of options for you.
ICME – Short Course Calendar – 2026
Can’t see what you are looking for? – contact our team for bespoke courses that can be delivered at your company.
Funding support may be available to help with course costs, as well as travel and accommodation (UK only) – contact our office for details for visit the Foundry Training Trust: www.foundrytrainingtrust.uk/
ICME National & Branch Events
ICME Northern Branch Technical Seminar
Technical Seminar: Thursday 14th MAY 2026
AMRC Knowledge Transfer Centre – CTI
Advanced Manufacturing & Research Centre , Knowledge Transfer Centre, Brunel Way S60 5TZ
Free Entry & Refreshments – all interested parties are very welcome to attend
Kindly Sponsored by Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery – Helping to maintain this a Free Event for all Delegates
Programme (timings may be subject to change)
09.00 -10.00: Arrival Registration – Tea/Coffee
10.15: Welcome – Simon Alexander FICME – Northern Branch President & ICME National Senior Vice President
10.30– 11.00: ‘Sand Reclamation & Reuse’
Lewis Peak, Technical Sales Engineer, Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery.
11.00 – 12.00: ‘The production of large metallic additive manufactured components for prototype & short runs as an aid to the Foundry.’
Nick Evans, DEEP Technology
12.00-12.30 : ‘Liberty & The Blind Eye.’
Richard Heath Prof MICME, Health, Safety and Environment Officer, Cast Metals Federation
12.30 -13.15: Lunch and networking
13.15 – 14.00: ‘Foundry Innovation & Sustainability .’
Lee Bowers, Energy, Environmental, Health And Safety Manager, Goodwin Steel Castings
14.00 – 14.30: ‘Spent Foundry Sands Project ‘
Lorraine Ferris ,Glass Futures
14.30 – 15.00: ‘Hydrogen In The Foundry.’
Matthew Cawood FICME, Technical Developments, AMRC
15.00 – 15.30: ‘Developments in Feeder Sleeves.’
Imanol Oritiz, ASK Chemicals
16.00: Tour of CTI/AMRC foundry – Pre-registration is required for the tour – Safety Footwear will be required
Pre-Registration for the Seminar is required to meet Safety Requirements of our hosts at the KTC & for catering purposes (advise any special dietary requests)
Please contact the Northern Branch for further details and to confirm attendance: branch@icmenorthern.co.uk
ICME Council & Committee Meeting
Saturday 13 June 2026 – Aston Hall Hotel
20 May 2026 – Dunston Business Village
Saturday 13th June 2026 – Aston Hall, Sheffield
ICME Dinners & Social Events
ICME National Banquet
Saturday 16th May 2026
You are invited for an evening of good food and live entertainment at the next ICME National Annual Black-Tie Banquet 2026 organised by The ICME West Midlands Branch.
The West Midlands, Birmingham, Coventry and South of England Branch are pleased and proud to be hosting this gathering of the Cast Metals community, and we look forward to welcoming friends from all corners of our industry to celebrate and enjoy this fantastic occasion.
This industry celebration will commence with a reception, a 3-course meal and dancing the night away with the Time Square Band.
For sponsorship opportunities or ticketing, please contact Trevor Ayre, mob no. 07774737241 or email trevorayre@tcastlimited.com
Industry Events
76th World Foundry Congress (WFC 2026), to be held on 18–24 October 2026 at Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Centre, Türkiye.
WFC 2026 will bring together the global foundry community for knowledge exchange and dialogue on casting technologies, sustainability, digital transformation, and the evolving foundry ecosystem, through plenary and keynote lectures, technical sessions, panels, and networking activities.
The theme of the Congress is “A Bright New Century | Shaping the New Ecosystem“.
For further details on registration, key dates, and program updates, please visit the official congress website: https://76wfc.com/
The EICF will be holding their 34th International Conference at SICC (Sevilla International Convention Center), Seville on 10 – 12, May 2026.
The theme for this conference is ‘People, Skills & Knowledge: The Future Workforce of Investment Casting’
Full details can be accessed by visiting the EICF website: https://eicf.org/events-eicf/seville-2026/