2021 Dubai Steel and Raw Materials Hybrid Conference will be held on 7-8 December 2021 at Rixos Premium Dubai JBR Luxury Resort.
Who will I meet at the 2021 Dubai Steel and Raw Materials Hybrid Conference?
You will shake hands with representatives from top steel fabrication companies, banks and financial services companies, traders, steel end users, contractors and fabricators, pipe manufacturers, steel service centers, technology providers and logistics companies.
Why should I attend the conference?
You will achieve both your business and learning goals. Expand your networks with new partners and customers after a major supply chain outage during the pandemic, plus you'll learn more about the biggest news and market trends in the industry (30+ high-profile speakers).
What is the target audience of this conference?
MMSteelClub started this conference to bring together all market participants from MENA region, CIS and Turkey in one place. However, there will also be industry players interested from other regions such as North America and Latin America, Europe and Asia. The entire steel world will meet at one point.
What is an important feature of this conference?
The 2021 Dubai Steel & Raw Materials Hybrid Conference will feature a relevant and broad agenda, C-level speakers and audience, exceptional networking experience, unique benefits for in-person or virtual engagement, etc. stands out with.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
1 day
December 7, 2021
Welcome Coffee and Registration
08:00 - 09:00
Steel Industry as a Driver for Global Development
09:00 - 11:00
Steel industry performance and its impact on local and international economic development
Challenges for steel production post Covid-19
The road to green steelmaking: Decarbonization, steelmaking and environmental impacts
Response to global overcapacity
Success story: Restructuring and modern development strategies
Supply chain interruption
Coffee break
11:00 - 11.30
Projects and Investments View
11.30- 13:00
Reports by region and country: What are the best sectors to invest in? What are the potential new projects in 2022? Where is the capital directed?
Overcapacity in response to increasing demand for new steel plant projects
Will the leading lenders of the global steel industry continue to contribute more to green steel projects compared to other projects such as coal mines?
Financing the steel industry today: opportunities and threats
What do we expect the M&A market to be in 2022? Are we likely to see higher interest rates in 2022, and if so, what are the possible implications?
Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:30
Long Products Industry Overview
14:30 - 16:00
Main drivers for the growth of the longs market
Rebar segment benefits amid the expansion of the construction industry and increased infrastructure projects
Insights on current and future steel billet demand
International competition in long steel production
Anti-dumping and protection policies: what do we expect for the effects of the long steel market?
Coffee break
16:00 - 16:15
Review of the Flat Steel Market
16:15 - 17:45
Current situation in the global flat steel market
How will the steel slab shortage affect the market?
How will the increase in demand and stock levels from the automotive industry affect flat steel consumption?
Changing dynamics of flat steel capacities by region
Cocktail Reception
17:00 - 21:00
2 days
December 8, 2021
Welcome Coffee
08:30 - 09:00
Focus: The Steel Raw Material Crisis
09:00 - 11:00
Steel scrap recycling policy in the regions
Ferrous scrap pricing trends
Scrap deficit in China and China's plans to increase domestic scrap: How do we expect China's scrap imports to perform in 2022?
China factor and iron ore spot price forecast
Recent developments in the iron ore industry
Ferroalloy production and consumption indicators
Out of the box: regional alternative raw materials, yes or no?
Coffee break
11:00 - 11.30
Analysis of Steel Trade Opportunities and Challenges
11.30 - 13:00
Regional supply chain disruption and trade opportunities
What are the strategic risk management factors facing the international steel trade: maybe more hedging?
Constraints and challenges faced by modern distributors and service centers
E-commerce evolution in the global steel industry
Trade finance and credit crunch: Are banks tightening credit lines?
Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:30
In the Spotlight: DRI and Pelleting Evolution
14:30 - 16:00
The role of direct reduction in environmentally friendly steel production
Modernization scenarios for the Iron and Steel industry for future energy efficiency and CO2 emission reduction
Long-term perspectives for sponge iron demand
DR Class Pellets: supply shrinking against sudden increase in demand, how can this problem be solved?
HBI vs. CDRI: Where is the market headed? Will we see a balance in 2022?
Coffee break
16:00 - 16:15
Technologies and Innovations – The Future of Iron and Steel Industry
16:15 - 17:45
Emerging Technologies for iron and steel production
Presentation of the latest innovative solutions for steelmakers
Increasing importance of digitalization in the steel industry
The next revolution in steelmaking: will the combination of EAF and DR come?
Is more Hydrogen needed to drastically reduce emissions?
And what does it have to do with natural gas prices?
EAF: Summing up the challenges faced by DR Pellet feeds
Closing Speeches and Announcements
17:45 - 18:00
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