Registration & Welcome Coffee
- 8:00 AM
- - 9:00 AM
- Hybrid Event
September 2022
MENA Steel and Raw Materials Conference
Dubai, UAE
- 100% Replacement Ticket
- Complimentary Rebooking
- No Credit Card Required
- No Fees Unless you Attend
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The Leading Regional Steel and Raw Materials Conference
2-Day Event
Discuss the future of MENA steel and raw materials market with interactive sessions and panels over two days.
Global Players
There will be executives from the leading steel companies from Middle East and North Africa.
Exclusive Networking
Build lasting connections during our exclusive cocktail reception.
Conference Agenda
1st Day
Recent Developments in the Region
- 9:00 AM
- - 10:30 AM
- Main drivers for economic recovery in Arab countries
- Government initiatives to support the steel industry
- Challenges and opportunities in the "Era of Green Transformation"
- Steps to be taken to minimize negative impact of the next wave of the COVID-19 pandemic
- How are tougher import restriction policies affecting trade?
Networking Coffee Break
- 10:30 AM
- - 11:00 AM
In Focus: Volatility in Steelmaking Raw Materials Markets
- 11:00 AM
- - 12:30 PM
- Latest trends in raw materials use
- Iron ore supply: Brazil vs Australia
- Steel scrap as a new strategic resource
- Outlook for the local HBI/ DRI markets
- Raw materials price scenario in the short term
Networking Lunch Break
- 12:30 PM
- - 2:00 PM
Review of Long Steel Sector in GCC and Africa
- 2:00 PM
- - 3:30 PM
- Construction and infrastructure activity as an indicator for the market growth
- Evaluation of billets import prospects in Q3 and Q4
- Balance issues between production and consumption in domestic markets
- Emergence of value-added rebar products and the new opportunities as a result
Networking Coffee Break
- 3:30 PM
- - 4:00 PM
Flat Steel Market Forecast
- 4:00 PM
- - 5:30 PM
- Major drivers in the market
- Expected demand for flat products after the post COVID-19 situation
- Changing dynamics of steel prices
- Automotive industry updates: Africa becomes a significant manufacturing hub
Cocktail Reception
- 6:30 PM
- - 9:30 PM
2nd Day
Welcome Coffee
- 8:30 AM
- - 9:00 AM
Steel and Commodities Trade Landscape in the MENA Region
- 9:00 AM
- - 10:30 AM
- Intra-regional trade performance
- Traditional trading hub welcoming new trade flows
- Flexible cash-flow and better trade finance options
- Trading steel digitally: Is it a possibility?
- Protectionism and related policy measures
- Turkey's economic conditions and its impact on trade policy
- Prospects for steel supply to Africa
Networking Coffee Break
- 10:30 AM
- - 11:00 AM
Innovative Technologies for the Steel Industry
- 11:00 AM
- - 12:30 PM
- High-tech and environmentally conscious solutions to make sustainable steel
- Age of digitalization in steel production
Networking Lunch Break
- 12:30 PM
- - 2:00 PM
Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions in the Steel Sector
- 2:00 PM
- - 3:30 PM
- Supply chain strategy for better management
- Intelligent logistics and industry 4.0
- Case study: What are the best shipment options?
Closing Remarks & Announcements
- 3:30 PM
- - 3:45 PM
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Who will I meet at the MENA Steel and Raw Materials Conference?
You will shake hands with representatives from the top steel manufacturing companies, banks and financing services companies, traders, steel end-users, contractors and fabricators, tube manufacturers, steel service centers, technology providers and logistics companies.
Why should I join the conference?
You will meet both your commercial and learning goals: extend your networks with new partners and customers after a major supply chain disruption during the pandemic, you would also learn more about the biggest news of the industry and the trends of the market (30+ high-profile speakers).
What is the target group for this conference?
MMSteelClub launched this conference to gather all market participants from the Middle East and North Africa in one place.
What is a key feature of this conference?
The MENA Steel and Raw Materials Conference is distinguished by a relevant and broad agenda, C-level speakers and audiences, exceptional networking experience, unique advantages for in-person or virtual participation, etc.
Conference Registration
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Flexible replacement tickets and complimentary rebooking !
If you are unable to attend our event due to an unexpected turn of events or new restrictions due to the pandemic, you will be able to exchange your ticket and obtain access to any other hybrid event hosted by MMSteelClub in the same calendar year. No penalty, no commitment!
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Florian Grummes
CEO, Founder, Precious Metals & Cryptocurrencies Expert, Analyst, Investor, Trader
John W Harris
Chief Executive Officer
Aaristic Services Inc.
Joseba Mendez
Iron & Steel Consultant
Margaret Durenberger
Chair of the Twin Cities subsection
Patrick Ryan
Senior Partner
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