ANNOUNCEMENT: Eurocoke 2026 Summit

The event will discuss the latest market trends, technical and operational developments

The Eurocoke 2026 summit will take place on 16–17 September in Barcelona (Spain); the event is organised by Smithers.

This event is the leading European gathering for the coke, coal and steel industries. It brings together senior executives and technical experts from across the global value chain.

Participants will have the opportunity to gain insights into the latest market trends, as well as technical and operational developments, expand their professional networks, and discover innovations and new business opportunities.

With over 300 delegates attending annually, Eurocoke offers networking opportunities, world-class speakers and dynamic discussions.

The conference agenda includes, in particular, the following topics:

• geopolitics, the global outlook for raw materials,
• leadership in volatile markets,
• pressures on regional markets,
• maritime markets, supply disruptions, India’s growing influence,
• operational excellence, digitalisation and coke plant productivity
• technology, refurbishments and the future of coal transport routes.

The Eurocoke 2026 programme can be viewed via the link.

Speakers at the event include:

• Alessandro Sciamarelli, Director of Economic and Market Research at EUROFER,
• Janusz Niekrasz, Consultant at McKinsey & Company,
• Chris Bandmann, Senior Analyst (Metallurgical Coal), Wood Mackenzie,
• Pranay Shukla, Director and Head of Metals Trade Research and CAS Dry Bulk at S&P Global Commodity Insights,
• James Stevenson, Vice President and Head of Research at McCloskey, OPIS (a Dow Jones company).

The list of speakers can be viewed via the link.

The event’s media partner is GMK Center.

Registration is available via the link.