World Foundry Congress 2026 – Call for Papers
The 76th World Foundry Congress (WFC 2026), organized by the Turkish Foundry Association (TÜDÖKSAD) under the auspices of the World Foundry Organization (WFO), will be held from October 18–24, 2026 at the prestigious Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center in Turkey. This globally recognized congress brings together foundry professionals, researchers, engineers, and academics to explore cutting-edge developments in casting technologies and their industrial applications. The conference is the most important professional event of the global foundry community, presenting the latest research findings and industrial innovations.
The 76th World Foundry Congress – Istanbul 2026 marks the return of the world’s most prestigious foundry event to Europe after a long interval, hosted in one of the most unique cities of the world – Istanbul! As a proud and well-established metal casting sector, Turkey is honored to host this exceptional event, celebrating both the 100th anniversary of WFO and the 50th anniversary of TÜDÖKSAD.
Event: 76th World Foundry Congress (WFC 2026)
Date: October 18–24, 2026
Venue: Istanbul, Turkey
Call for Scientific Papers
During the congress, participants will establish new collaborations, share knowledge and technologies, and explore global business opportunities. High-quality submissions are warmly invited — presenting original research, innovative practices, and transformative insights — in line with the evolving needs of the global metal casting industry.
Abstract submission deadline: March 31, 2026
The detailed call for papers, thematic topics, and submission information are available on the official website:
Further Information
E-mail: secretary@76wfc.com
Organizing Committee: Turkish Foundry Association (TÜDÖKSAD)
The 76th World Foundry Congress aims to build a bridge between science and industry, promoting the international advancement and cooperation of foundry technologies.
