Attendee Countries

  • Türkiye
  • Afghanistan
  • Algeria
  • Bahrain
  • Belgium
  • Egypt
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Italy
  • Jordan
  • Libya
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • Oman
  • Palestine
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • South Africa
  • Switzerland
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Yemen
  • Türkiye
  • Afghanistan
  • Algeria
  • Bahrain
  • Belgium
  • Egypt
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Italy
  • Jordan
  • Libya
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • Oman
  • Palestine
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • South Africa
  • Switzerland
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Yemen

Stronger Together: The Future of Steel!

We are very excited to host Steel Summit 2026which will be held on May 13-15, 2026 at Swissôtel Resort & Spa Çeşme, İzmir/Türkiye.

Innovative Solutions and Collaborations

Steel Summit 2026 is a strong international platform that supports innovation and global expansion in the steel industry. The summit will comprehensively discuss the latest technologies, business models and strategic approaches that will shape the future of the steel industry.

Opportunity to Meet with Leading Names in the Industry

Industry leaders, senior executives and key stakeholders from around the world will come together at this prestigious event. By attending the summit, you can discover new business opportunities and develop collaborations.

The Present and Future of the Steel Industry

This event will provide a strategic platform for sharing sectoral knowledge and developing innovative ideas, while providing a valuable perspective on the present and future of the steel industry.

Global Opportunities and Expansions

Steel Summit 2026 offers a unique opportunity to discover new business opportunities in international markets, expand your global network and evaluate innovative solutions that will make a difference in the industry.

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Highlights of the Event

Seeing the Big Picture: Opening Perspectives

The macroeconomic outlook of the Turkish steel industry and global market trends will be analyzed.

Scrap Strategies and Global Trade Dynamics

The scrap market, trade dynamics and Türkiye's strategic importance will be discussed comprehensively.

Innovative Solutions and Transformation in Steelmaking

The transformation opportunities in the sector will be evaluated with technologies that enable the achievement of green steel targets.

Prices and Trends: The Steel Market of the Future

The future of the steel market will be discussed in the light of economic trends and price dynamics.

Growing with Added Value

Increasing global competitiveness through value-added products and export strategies will be discussed.

Future Projections from Industry Leaders

The leaders' strategic insights will ensure sustainable growth and competitive advantage in the sector.

Networking and Collaboration Opportunities

Sponsored events will offer the opportunity to connect professionals and develop new business opportunities.

Sponsors

Platin + Lanyard Sponsor

İDÇ

Gold Sponsor

Ege Çelik

Welcome Cocktail Sponsor

Alex Stewart Denetim ve Analiz Hizmetleri

Bronze + Breakfast Sponsor

Ekinciler

Bronze + Welcome Kit Sponsor

Kardemir

Coffee Break Sponsor

DNA

Logistics Solutions Sponsor

Aytok - Iveco

Official Airline

THY

Bronze Sponsorships

Aymas Geri Dönüşüm Makinaları
Bilecik Demir Çelik
Galex Steel
ŞA-RA Eneri A.Ş.
Vişne Madencilik

Main Supporting Organization

Çelik İhracatçılar Birliği

Supporting Organizations

eib - Ege İhracatçı Birlikleri

Event Stakeholders

EUROMETAL
Çelik Dış Ticaret Derneği
MetalExpo
TÇÜD
SOGAD
YİSAD

Media Partners

Africa Mining & Engineering Review
Demir Çelik Store
Mining News Agency

Why Should You Attend?

Steel Summit 2026 offers a unique platform for professionals who want to shape the future of the steel industry and strengthen global cooperation.

  • Opportunity to lead the sector with innovative solutions.
  • Strengthening cooperation through economic and industrial developments.
  • Opportunity to meet one-on-one with sponsors and attendees in modern halls.
  • Building strong connections from suppliers to end users

Who's Attending?

At this event, you will have the opportunity to meet with professionals and organization representatives operating in different areas of the sector:

  • Steel manufacturers and traders
  • Raw material and scrap suppliers
  • Technology and innovation leaders
  • Steel service centers
  • Logistics and finance experts
  • Industry leaders, decision makers and investors

Geographical Distribution

Local Attendance: Steel producers, traders, technology providers and industry professionals from different regions of Türkiye.

International Attendees: Industry representatives from leading steel producing and trading regions including Europe, the United States, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia-Pacific.

Industrial Distribution

Mining and metallurgy, Construction and infrastructure, White goods, Automotive and sub-industry, Energy and renewable resources, Logistics and supply chain

Speakers

International Steel Industry and
Global Markets Summit 2026

Day 1
13 May
Day 2
14 May
Day 3
15 May

Day 1 - 13 May 2026, Wednesday

12:00 / 15:00

Airport – Hotel Shuttle "Scheduled transfer service will be provided."

14:00 - 18:30

Registration & Welcome

17:00 - 20:30

Welcome Cocktail "Sponsored by Alex Stewart International"

Day 2 - 14 May 2026, Thursday

08:00 - 10:00

Breakfast and Networking "Sponsored by Ekinciler Demir Çelik"

08:00 - 09:30

Registration

09:30 - 10:30

Steel Summit Opening Session

Opening Speech
Cem Öztüre – Chairman of the Board, SteelRadar
10:30 - 12:00

Session 1: Raw Materials Panel

The language of the session will be English Turkish-English simultaneous translation service will be provided for the attendees.

Ferrous Scrap, Billet and DRI/HBI in the Context of Global Raw Materials
Global trade policies, carbon regulations, and energy dynamics are rapidly transforming the structure of steel raw material markets. The panel will examine pricing, supply security, trade flows, and regional competitiveness in the ferrous scrap, DRI/HBI, and billet segments from an industry perspective.
Panelists
Ali Der
Ali Der
Chief Operations Officer, Universal Rolling Wll / Bahrain
Dr. Mohamed Abdul Malik Elifigh
Dr. Mohamed Abdul Malik Elifigh
Chairman of Boards Director, Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO)/ Libya
Volkan Başol
Volkan Başol
Operations Director, Amsterdam Scrap Terminal B.V. / Netherlands
12:00 - 14:00

Lunch & Networking

14:00 - 15:30

Session 2 : Long Products Panel

The language of the session will be Turkish. Turkish-English simultaneous translation service will be provided for the attendees.

Commercial Obligations, Market Balance and Export Competitiveness in Long Products
Commercial obligations, domestic market balances and global competitive conditions are becoming increasingly critical in long products. This panel will address withholding tax practices, export advantages, raw material–semi-finished product balances, and the impact of capacity utilization rates on sustainability within a holistic framework.
Moderator
Uğur Cengiz
Uğur Cengiz
General Manager, General Manager, Bilecik Demir Çelik / Türkiye
Panelists
Abdelkadir Khellaf
Abdelkadir Khellaf
Marketing Director, Algerian Qatari Steel / Algeria
Ali Karaköse
Ali Karaköse
Profile & Semi-Finished Products Sales Manager, İzmir Demir Çelik / Türkiye
Kaan Özülü
Kaan Özülü
Group Marketing Manager, Ekinciler Demir Çelik / Türkiye
Lufuno Munzhelele
Lufuno Munzhelele
Director, The Consultancy Hub / South Africa
Manal Al Badawi
Manal Al Badawi
ESG & Sustainability Manager, EMSTEEL / UAE
15:30 - 16:00

Coffee Break & Networking "Sponsored by DNA PC Strand"

16:00 - 17:30

Session 3: Carbon Economy Panel

The language of the session will be English. Turkish-English simultaneous translation service will be provided for the attendees.

Impact of Carbon Costs on Competition and Pricing in the European Steel Market
As of 2026, carbon costs are becoming a key determinant of pricing and trade flows in Europe. The impacts of CBAM, ETS and quota mechanisms on producers, importers and Turkish-origin steel will be assessed through default vs. actual emission data and cash cost analyses, offering a 2026–2027 competitive outlook for the industry.
Moderator
Tayfun İşeri
Tayfun İşeri
Chairman of the Board, YİSAD / Türkiye & Board Member, EUROMETAL / Türkiye
Panelists
Alexander Julius
Alexander Julius
President, EUROMETAL / Luxembourg & Managing Partner, Macrometal / Germany
Eftal Pehlivan
Eftal Pehlivan
Head of Export Sales, İzmir Demir Çelik / Türkiye
Fatih Gökçe
Fatih Gökçe
CSO, Iron & Steel Group, Diler Holding / Türkiye
Gabriel Rozenberg
Gabriel Rozenberg
Founder & CEO, CBAMBOO / United Kingdom
Tsanislav Kolev
Tsanislav Kolev
Chief Business Development & Decarbonisation Officer, NLMK Europe / Belgium
18:30 - 22:00

Dinner & Networking

Day 3 - 15 May 2026, Friday

07:00 - 09:00

Breakfast and Networking "Sponsored by Ekinciler Demir Çelik"

09:00 - 10:30

Session 4: Preparing...

10:30 - 11:00

Coffee Break & Networking "Sponsored by DNA PC Strand"

11:00 - 12:30

Parallel Program / Altınkum Meeting Hall: Preparing…

11:00 - 12:30

Session 5 : Flat Steel Panel

The language of the session will be Turkish. Turkish-English simultaneous translation service will be provided for the attendees.

Value Creation, Competitive Advantage and Market Transformation in Flat Steel
Increasing competition and product diversification are making value-added production a strategic necessity in flat steel. This panel will assess cost optimization in slab production, protective measures against HRC imports, regulations supporting domestic production, the contribution of R&D investments to product diversity, and the impact of demand transformation in the European market on export strategies.
Moderator
Genco Bolaca
Genco Bolaca
Foreign Trade Manager - Galex Steel International / UAE
Panelists
Samy Mohammed
Samy Mohammed
Board Member - Steel Network / Belgium
Pelin Arkan
Pelin Arkan
Supply Chain Director - Yıldız Demir Çelik/Türkiye
Sinan Küçük
Sinan Küçük
Purchasing Director – Tatmetal / Türkiye
Yasin Kanbur
Yasin Kanbur
Middle East General Manager - Hangzhou CIEC Group Ltd. / China
12:00 - 14:00

Lunch & Networking

14:00 - 15:00

Session 6: Economy Slot

The language of the session will be Turkish. Turkish-English simultaneous translation service will be provided for the attendees.

The global economic outlook and the transformation of industrial policies
Global economic uncertainties, geopolitical risks, and tightening financial conditions are accelerating the transformation of the steel sector. This session will analyze the global economic outlook, changes in trade policies, access to finance, the green transition, and the impact of regulations on competitiveness, presenting short- and medium-term strategic scenarios for the sector.
Speaker
Prof. Dr. Emre Alkin
Prof. Dr. Emre Alkin
Economist & Author, Rector of Istanbul Topkapi University / Türkiye
15:00 - 15:30

Event Closing & Video Screening "Next Edition / 2027 Steel Summit Preview"

17:00

Hotel – Airport Shuttle "Scheduled transfer service will be provided."

What to Expect?

400+

Attendee

25+

Speaker

200+

Attending Company

24+

Networking Hour

6+

Session

20+

Country Attendance

Swissôtel Resort & Spa Çeşme

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A Global Meeting in the Steel Industry Begins!

Register now to attend Steel Summit 2026, which will take place in Izmir/Çeşme on May 13-15, 2026, and reserve your seat!