For superabrasive applications the Industrial Diamond Association conducts specialized conferences at least once year. For those concerned about the pure sciences, the material sciences, tribology, surface technology, etc., there are a wide variety of programs. The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers has a several committees that present technical papers related to grinding each year. The ASM also has a number of papers scattered among its technical sessions on materials. Similarly the American Society of Mechanical Engineers holds annual conferences in which abrasive technology is covered in technical sessions.
Conference proceedings are available.
See their website. The publishers of Ceramic Industry magazine organize an exhibit and technical program every two years. The AES has conducted technical sessions on the grinding of ceramics as part of the program. This is a very popular event with classes that fill quickly. Taught by Anil Srivastava and John Pfeiffer from IAMS and Cor A. Smits, Manager of Advanced Grinding Systems Engineering from Cincinnati Milacron.