Events & Networking
TUE
Architecture Tour and Tasting
7 - 10 p.m.
Location: Rabbit Hole Distillery (711 E Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202)
This event is only open to Architects.
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Join us for an exclusive evening at Rabbit Hole Distillery, where architecture meets craftsmanship. The event will begin with a guided tour of the distillery, showcasing its use of steel and stunning design. Following the tour, enjoy a reception with appetizers and a curated selection of drinks, including a tasting of Rabbit Hole’s finest bourbons.
This event offers a unique opportunity to network with architects, real estate developers, and investors from the Greater Louisville region. Whether you’re here for the architecture, the connections, or the bourbon, it promises to be an evening of inspiration and camaraderie.
Proceeds from tour registration will be donated to the AISC Education Foundation.
WED
Welcome Reception
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Exhibit Hall
Kick off the conference with a networking extravaganza in the exhibit hall. Join us for a special preview of what exhibitors will offer and experience the latest trends in software, coatings, connection products, and more--plus refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and excellent company!
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Passport to Prizes​
Noon - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Exhibit Hall​
Cost: No fee to participate. Included with all registration types.
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Do you like awesome, free stuff and meeting influential people? We have just the opportunity for you--Passport to Prizes!
Here's how it works:
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Tap Passport to Prizes within the app's 'Exhibitors' or 'Events & Information' section.
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Visit each of the 20 participating exhibitors' booths to collect their codes.
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Enter each code in the app's 'Passport to Prizes' section.
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Watch your email inbox after you get home to see if you won one of 20 great prizes.
Prizes include $1,000 and $500 Amazon gift cards and premium wireless noise-canceling earbuds.
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Elevate Reception
7:30 - 9:30pm
Location: TBA
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The Elevate reception brings together advocates for and allies of under-represented groups in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industries. This year we are showcasing all of the amazing work being done by the AEC industry non-profits focusing on equity, diversity, and inclusion. This is an open event for conference attendees and a great way to meet friends old and new in the steel industry from across the country. Join us for an evening of networking!
THU
​​Health & WELDness Run and Walk
6:00 - 7:00 a.m.
Location: Starting at the Galt House
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Join us for a morning run, jog, or walk to celebrate health and weld-ness at NASCC: The Steel Conference! Start your day on the right foot and enjoy the view along the Ohio River. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual stroller, this 3-mile route will start by the Galt House and wind through Waterfront Park. Led by AISC staff, this is the perfect way to jumpstart your day with energy and community.
Passport to Prizes​
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Exhibit Hall
Cost: No fee to participate. Included with all registration types.​
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Do you like awesome, free stuff and meeting influential people? We have just the opportunity for you--Passport to Prizes!
Here's how it works:
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Tap Passport to Prizes within the app's 'Exhibitors' or 'Events & Information' section.
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Visit each of the 20 participating exhibitors' booths to collect their codes.
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Enter each code in the app's 'Passport to Prizes' section.
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Watch your email inbox after you get home to see if you won one of 20 great prizes.
Prizes include $1,000 and $500 Amazon gift cards and premium wireless noise-canceling earbuds.
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Conference Dinner - An Evening on the Town
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Fourth Street Live
Cost: Included with full registration. Tickets are available for purchase for other registration types.
Louisville’s Southern hospitality awaits--and there’s a reason the editors of Travel and Leisure included Bourbon City in their list of the 50 best places to travel in 2024. Get to know Steel Conference participants from the full spectrum of AEC fields during our block party at Fourth Street Live! Enjoy food and beverages from The Sport & Social Club, Tavern on Fourth, and PBR Louisville--plus a live band in the street--from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Thursday night.
More details forthcoming!​
FRI
Passport to Prizes​
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Exhibit Hall​
Cost: No fee to participate. Included with all registration types.
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Do you like awesome, free stuff and meeting influential people? We have just the opportunity for you--Passport to Prizes!
Here's how it works:
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Tap Passport to Prizes within the app's 'Exhibitors' or 'Events & Information' section.
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Visit each of the 20 participating exhibitors' booths to collect their codes.
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Enter each code in the app's 'Passport to Prizes' section.
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Watch your email inbox after you get home to see if you won one of 20 great prizes.
Prizes include $1,000 and $500 Amazon gift cards and premium wireless noise-canceling earbuds.
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NASCC Give Back Event - Blueprint 502 Louisville
2:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 800 S. Preston St., Louisville, KY 40203
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Join your fellow NASCC: The Steel Conference attendees in giving back to the local community here in Louisville! Let's help beautify Louisville's Blueprint 502 (formerly YouthBuild Louisville) campus. Hands-on activities include painting, gardening, seeding, woodworking, and more!