Event Introduction

The 22nd Middle East Iron & Steel Conference from 10-12 December in Grand Hyatt Dubai is the largest iron and steel conference in the MENA region.

In 2017, nearly 800 delegates came together for 3 days of networking, workshops and presentations from the industry’s most accomplished experts.

As an EXCLUSIVE OFFER, 15% discount is offered on top of Standard price.

So hurry up and register here today,

Benefits of attending

• Exclusive 15% Discount on top of standard price, if registration is done through MEsteel
• Gain vital insight into the future of the steel industry in the MENA region.
  
• Presentations from major international companies
  
• Evaluate the solutions to the key issues in the iron and steel industries
  
• Discover the benefits of new steel making technologies
  
• Network with executive level delegates from across the global marketplace

Network with?

This event offers an unparalleled opportunity to network with top executives from the regional steel market as well as the global steel supply chain.

Steel mills, Rolling mills, Traders / Merchants / Brokers, Banking / Investment / Fund management, Plant / Equipment / Engineering companies, Miners, Consultants, Recyclers / Scrap processors, Tube & Pipe mills, Freight / Logistics / Service centers, Foundries / Forges, Rod / Wire / Cable plants, Smelter / Refiners, Government, Industry associations

Speakers Include:

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Agenda Overview

Workshop Day: Monday, December 10, 2018

9:30am Morning Workshop

12:30pm Network Lunch

2:00pm SMS Workshop

• Digitalization, Industrie 4.0 and the vision of the “Learning steel plant”
  
• New horizon: Disruptive technologies for new markets
  
• Metallurgical plant technology for long and flat products
  
• All-round services tailored to the industries need
  

5:00pm Welcome Drinks Party

Day 1: Tuesday, December 11, 2018

8:00am Registration opens

9:00am Welcome remarks

Raju Daswani, CEO, Metal Bulletin Group

9:15am Keynote executive panel: learning from the down cycle to profit in 2019

• Growth strategies for 2019: how will the steel industry in the Middle East take advantage of market improvements?
• How can new geopolitical norms like 232 be used to the advantage of the industry? Where are the opportunities?
• Where will growth be found in 2019? Which markets deserve attention? Which projects require examination?

Moderator: Raju Daswani, CEO, Metal Bulletin Group
Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, CEO, Emirates Steel
Rayed Abdullah Al-Ajaji, Chairman, The Saudi National Committee for Steel Industry
Mohammed A Al-Zahrani, President, HADEED

10:15am Networking refreshment break

11:00am Presentation to be confirmed

11:20am Are Oil & gas industry recovery: purchasing trends

• An update on the technology being used in drilling and transportation of oil and gas
  
• What does this mean for line pipe and OCTG demand in the region?
  
• Has an increase in oil prices directly translated into investment in new projects?
  

Panellists to be confirmed
Moderator: James Ley, Principal Consultant - Tube & Pipe Group, Metal Bulletin Research

12:15am Steel Fundamentals

• A review of supply and demand dynamics on a global scale
  
• What has changed over the previous year and what key factors should be assessed?
  
• Fastmarkets MB steel forecast: predictions for 2019
  

Alistair Ramsay, Research Manager, Metal Bulletin Research

12:45pm Networking Lunch

5:30pm End of day 1 and drinks reception.

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Day 2 Conference: Wednesday, December 12, 2018

9:00am Welcome Remarks

9:30am Executive Interview: Hadeed

• Which markets will Hadeed be targeting in 2019? Will domestic markets dominate or will international markets receive focus?
• Where does steel fit into the Saudi Vision 2030?
• How is Hadeed preparing to meet the domestic demand required by the number of big new construction projects in the Kingdom?  

Ahmed M Al Shangiti, General Manager, Commercial, Hadeed

12:30pm Networking Lunch

Roundtables Discussions

1:30pm North Africa Round Table (25 minutes)
Discussion facilitator to be confirmed

1:45pm Pricing and Premiums Round Table (25 minutes)
Discussion facilitator to be confirmed

2:00pm Trade and Tariffs Round Table (25 minutes)
Discussion facilitator to be confirmed

2:15pm Oil Price and Market Round Table (25 minutes)
Discussion facilitator to be confirmed

2:30pm Breakthrough Technology Round Table (25 minutes)
Discussion facilitator to be confirmed

2:45pm Iran Market Round Table (25 minutes)
Discussion facilitator to be confirmed

3:00pm Saudi Market Round Table (25 minutes)
Discussion facilitator to be confirmed

3:30pm End of Conference

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North Africa Iron and Steel Summit
Thursday, December 12, 2017

If you want to expand your knowledge and contacts in North Africa, this extra day is for you.

You will learn all about the different factors influencing iron and steel in Egypt, Morocco and Algeria.

PLEASE NOTE that attendance at NAIS requires separate registration.

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Agenda:

Registration desk opens

Separate registration required from the Middle East Iron and Steel Conference

A region of plentiful growth

Keynote opening address from EZZ Steel

George Matta, Chief Marketing Officer, EZZ Steel

Keynote panel: North Africa’s fast track growth
15 minute presentations, followed by panel discussion

• Why is North Africa such and exciting market for the steel industry?
• Does the region have the supply to meet burgeoning demand?
• What are producers across the region doing to ensure their company strategies are able to capitalise on the rapid and promising growth?
• How are energy prices influencing prosperity?

Moderator:
Alistair Ramsay, Research Manager, Metal Bulletin Research

George Matta, Chief Marketing Officer, EZZ Steel

Networking refreshment break

Round table discussions

Join a 30-minute discussion group facilitated by an industry expert to learn about the details and opportunities in the below specific markets or areas

Egypt

George Matta, Chief Marketing Officer, EZZ Steel

Algeria

Morocco

Lunch

New market opportunities

Egypt panel: Egypt back on track, steel demand and capacity

• What are the most exciting demand areas and development projects in the country?
• How much steel is being produced, how much is being consumed, what is the nation’s current capacity?
• In what way have changes to global trade changed as a result of the last year’s geopolitical developments?

Ibrahim El-Siginy, Head of Egyptian Investigating Authority, The Egyptian Ministry of Trade & Industry
George Matta, Chief Marketing Officer, EZZ Steel

North Africa project outlook

• Projects driving the North African market
• What are the key growth areas for new projects in the region?
• An overview of forecasted project development over the next 5-10 years
• Impact of geopolitics on the project market

Innovation to meet the needs of expansion

• With the fast-paced acceleration in the region, what technological innovation is going to be rolled out to facilitate the ramp up?
• Is there an opportunity for innovation here? Will the expansion see incremental upgrades or total overhaul?
• Are there and new technological developments which could really have an impact on the region specifically?

End of 2nd North Africa Iron and Steel Summit

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Companies Registered So Far Include:

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