Registration-Required Events
Some of our programming requires additional registration, including three AESF Foundation courses, Industry Night, and the Women’s Smoothie Networking Reception.
Industry Night | Thursday, June 6
Come network with fellow attendees and enjoy a night of relaxation and celebration after a busy day at SUR/FIN. We can’t wait to see you there. We look forward to raising a glass with you at Ventanas!
Please note that Industry Night is only included in Full Conference Attendee registrations.
If Industry Night is not included in your package, you can purchase it as an add-on for $95 while registering.
Foundation Courses | June 4 - 7, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dates: June 4-7, 2024
Registration Deadline: May 28, 2024
Location: Atlanta, GA
Member: $2,050
Non-Member: $2,450
Location: Georgia World Congress Center
Course Description
Dates: June 4-7, 2024
Registration Deadline: May 23, 2024
Location: Atlanta, GA
Member: $2,050
Non-Member: $2,450
Location: Georgia World Congress Center
Course Description
Dates: June 4-7, 2024
Registration Deadline: May 23, 2024
Location: Atlanta, GA
Member: $900
Non-Member: $1,200
Location: Georgia World Congress Center
Course Description
Foundation Exams | June 8, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Date: June 8, 2024
Registration Deadline: May 28, 2024
Location: Atlanta, GA
Member: $160
Non-Member: $240
Date: June 8, 2024
Registration Deadline: May 23, 2023
Location: Atlanta, GA
Member: $160
Non-Member: $240
Date: June 8, 2024
Registration Deadline: June 8, 2024
Location: Atlanta, GA
Member: $160
Non-Member: $240
Who are these courses for?
Electroplating & Surface Finishing
Recommended Time & Experience: The CEF Prep Course and Exam covers advanced processes and techniques that require a strong foundation in chemistry and math only provided through work experience and/or specialized training. Both are structured for an individual who has at least 3 years’ experience in the Plating & Surface Finishing industry. A two-year degree or higher in a STEM related program is helpful but not required.
Description: This intensive, high intermediate to advanced course will provide the student with a broad range of knowledge and understanding of the chemistry, processes, equipment, troubleshooting, and quality control common in the Plating and Surface Finishing.
Designed For: But not limited to individuals in the following positions: Operators and Supervisors of job shops and captive shops applying a broad range of surface finishes on a variety of substrates. The course is also beneficial to sales personnel serving the metal finishing industry.
Airline & Aerospace Finishing
Recommended Time & Experience: The CAF Exam Prep Course and Exam covers advanced processes and techniques that require a strong foundation in chemistry and math only provided through work experience and/or specialized training. Both are structured for an individual who has at least 3 years’ experience, or combination of experiences, in the Aerospace or the Surface Finishing industry. A two-year degree or higher in a STEM related program is helpful but not required.
Description: This intensive, high intermediate to advance course will provide the student with a broad range of information related to metal finishing operations that are common in the Airline/Aerospace industry.
Designed For: Individuals working in a facility following NADCAP standards. It is recommended, but not limited to individuals in the following positions: Quality & Plating Management; Vendors and Suppliers of Chemistry & Equipment on the commercial and technical level; Technical Specialists (R&D, Lab) within Aerospace.
Zinc & Zinc Alloy Plating
Recommended Time & Experience: Some experience or training in the art and science of electro plating, zinc, or zinc alloy’s is recommended. For those a few years away from taking any chemistry courses, the online Chemistry Refresher course offered by NASF/AESF is highly recommended, but not required as a pre-requisite.
Description: This course provides an in-depth understanding of the pre-treatment, application of topcoats, zinc plating and zinc alloy plating out of both acid and alkaline electrolyte solutions.
Designed For: Operators with some level of zinc or zinc alloy plating experience including but not limited to plating line work, supervisors, sales personnel serving metal finishers and managers.