ANNOUNCEMENT: 22nd Steel Development Strategy Conference

The 22nd Steel Development Strategy Conference, organized by SteelHome, will be held in Shanghai, China, from April 16 to 17, 2026.

The conference will focus on a wide range of key issues related to the dynamics and challenges in the steel, iron ore, coal, and coke markets.

The event will serve as a platform for in-depth discussion of new trends, market factors, technological progress, sustainability initiatives, and other topics.

The conference agenda can be viewed at the link.

It is expected to bring together around 1,000 participants, including representatives of government agencies, industry associations, more than 150 steel plants, mining companies, traders, leading research institutes, influential media outlets, and delegates from more than 30 countries around the world.

Speakers at the conference include:

  • Wu Wenzhang, Founder and Chairman, SteelHome,
  • Philipp Englin, CEO, World Steel Dynamics (WSD),
  • Geng Bo, Chairman, China Steel Import & Export Industry Alliance,
  • Cai Jin, President, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing,
  • Zhang Hua, Senior Vice President, Baowu Resources Co.,
  • Stanislav Zinchenko, CEO, GMK Center,
  • Wang Wenjin, Executive President, China Special Steel Enterprises Association,
  • Zhao Wenjun, Director, Marketing Management Department, Angang Steel Co?
  • Lu Junling, Deputy Director, Finance Department, Tangshan Iron & Steel Co., Hesteel Group.

The conference provides an opportunity to expand professional contacts at the international level, communicate with government officials, industry leaders, and experts with diverse experience, and facilitate the establishment of new connections.

The information partner of the event is GMK Center.

Registration is available at the link.

SteelHome (Shanghai, China) is a leading provider of steel market analysis and consulting services. The company has earned the trust of steel industry professionals, traders, and analysts around the world by providing accurate and reliable market information.

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