The conference will focus on the latest developments in low-alloy TRIP steels and dual-phase steels, as well as higher-alloy materials such as TWIP and other new approaches. A broad distribution of presentation topics is scheduled from speakers from the United States and abroad, ranging from industrial research perspectives on the latest advancements in the development, production and application of AHSS products, to an automotive perspective on implementation of new AHSS steels, to academic contributions aimed at improved understanding of these new products.