Steel Summit 2026 - Stronger Together: The Future of Steel

Attendee Countries

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

A strong international platform supporting innovation in the steel industry. The latest technologies and strategic approaches will be discussed.

Meet Industry Leaders

Connect with industry leaders and senior executives from around the world and discover new business opportunities.

The Present and Future of Steel

A strategic platform for sharing industry knowledge and developing innovative ideas.

Global Opportunities and Expansions

Discover new business opportunities in international markets and expand your global network.

Reviews from Industry Leaders

Ahmed Khalifa SabtCOO

Qatar Steel

The professionalism of the organization, the flow of the event, the expertise of the speakers, the quality of the content, and all other details, especially the catering, were highly successful.

Alia ElmahdiProf. of Economics

Cairo University

The 2025 Steel Summit in Izmir was a very successful gathering for everyone in the steel industry. The different sessions and the following coffee breaks and dinners also offered lively chances for connecting and discussing future cooperation.

Dr. Amir AligholizadeIran Steel Market Analyst

I participated as a panelist in the Middle East and North Africa session at Steel Summit 2025. Although the conference was held for the first time, it was a highly professional event.

Kaan ÖzülüGroup Marketing Manager

Ekinciler

Steel Summit 2025 stood out as a highly qualified event where the most current topics in the industry were examined in depth. Data-driven analyses and insights presented by expert speakers offered a strategic perspective on global steel markets.

Levent DelibasSteel Scrap Dept. Director

Alex Stewart International

We were honored to participate in the 1st International Steel Industry and Global Markets Summit, held on May 15–16, 2025 at Swissôtel Resort & Spa, Çeşme, Türkiye. The summit stood out as a landmark event, bringing together global decision-makers, innovators, and industry leaders.

Onur YenerBusiness Development Manager

Galex Steel International

Last year, we participated in Steel Summit 2025 as Galex Steel International, and the experience delivered highly valuable outcomes for the industry. Steel Summit stands out as a prestigious platform that brings together the international steel industry.

Tayfun İşeriChairman of the Board - Board Member

YİSAD - EUROMETAL

It was an amazing organisation. Thanks for your hard work.

Scenes from the Summit

What to Expect?

400+

Attendee

25+

Speaker

200+

Attending Company

24+

Networking Hour

Session

20+

Country Attendance

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

Summit Program

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." (12:00 PM – 1st Transfer / 3:00 PM – 2nd Transfer)

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.

Moderator

Emrah Uğursal

Managing Director, SteelWise Metal Dış Ticaret A.Ş. / Türkiye

Panelists

Ali Der

Chief Operations Officer, Universal Rolling Wll / Bahrain

Dr. Mohamed Abdul Malik Elifigh

Chairman of Boards Director, Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO)/ Libya

Tao Bai

Commercial General Manager, EMR / USA

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

General Manager, General Manager, Bilecik Demir Çelik / Türkiye

Panelists

Abdelkadir Khellaf

Marketing Director, Algerian Qatari Steel / Algeria

Ali Karaköse

Profile & Semi-Finished Products Sales Manager, İzmir Demir Çelik / Türkiye

Kaan Özülü

Group Marketing Manager, Ekinciler Demir Çelik / Türkiye

Lufuno Munzhelele

Director, The Consultancy Hub / South Africa

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

Chairman of the Board, YİSAD / Türkiye & Board Member, EUROMETAL / Türkiye

Panelists

Alexander Julius

President, EUROMETAL / Luxembourg & Managing Partner, Macrometal / Germany

Eftal Pehlivan

Head of Export Sales, İzmir Demir Çelik / Türkiye

Fatih Gökçe

CSO, Iron & Steel Group, Diler Holding / Türkiye

Gabriel Rozenberg

Founder & CEO, CBAMBOO / United Kingdom

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

Foreign Trade Manager - Galex Steel International / UAE

Panelists

Samy Mohammed

Board Member - Steel Network / Belgium

Pelin Arkan

Supply Chain Director - Yıldız Demir Çelik/Türkiye

Sinan Küçük

Purchasing Director – Tatmetal / Türkiye

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.

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