2nd North American Steel Conference
29-31 October 2008,
Marriott Downtown Hotel, Chicago, IL

The 2nd North American Steel Conference will bring together consumers, steel mills, fabricators, service centers and financial analysts.This event presents a unique opportunity for delegates to meet and hear from senior- level representatives from companies involved in the North American steel market, both on the user and supplier-side.
More than 300 high-level delegates attended last year and we expect and even larger and more influential audience in 2008.
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Confirmed speakers include:
Dr Louis Schorsch, ArcelorMittal Flat Products Americas
Roy Platz, Director of Marketing and Analysis, ArcelorMittal
Jeff Kabel, Vice President, Koch Metals Trading Ltd
Mike Taylor, President, Cargill Steel Services Centers
Ernie Thrasher, President, Xcoal Energy & Resources
Donald J Gallagher, President - North American Business Unit,
Cleveland Cliffs
John Johnson, Chief Representative, Beijing Office, CRU
Gordon D. Gustfson, Chief Commercial Officer and Vice President Integrated Solutions, ADS Logistics
William J. Bremner, President, Behr Iron & Steel Corporation
Session topics:
- Global Markets: The impact on North America
- Raw Materials: Cans Costs go Even Higher?
- Logistics: Moving Steel from Makers to Fabricators to End Users
- Buyers' Views: Key Issues Facing Steel Buyers
- Producers' Views: The Outlook for Market Fundamentals
- Steel Futures: How Much Closer to Becoming a Reality?
Why should you attend?
- Gain the latest intelligence on the vital issues driving the North
American steel industry from the leading industrialists and
economists
- Hear a high-quality programme organised by CRU – the leading
independent steel industry research organisation and
consultancy in the world
- Meet the experts – CRU's assessments of steel prices have
emerged as the most widely used assessments in the global
steel industry, in particular in North America
- Network with senior-level steel industry decision-makers from
around the world
About the organiser:
CRU is the leading international independent consultancy and business
analysis provider specialising in the global steel industry as well as other
global commodity industries such as mining, non-ferrous metals, power,
cable and chemicals.
In recent years, CRU’s assessments of steel prices have emerged as the
most widely used assessments in the global steel industry, in particular
in North America. They are currently entered into the physical contracts
between steel mills/distributors and their customers in addition to being
entered into hundreds, if not thousands of variable cost contracts as
well as being used in the settlement of derivative products, such as
swaps.


Many social events will be organised by our sponsors. More details to follow soon.


On receipt on your conference registration, we will email you a reduced rates hotel booking form for the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel.

For programme speaking opportunities, please contact Lynette
Northey, CEO, CRU Events, on tel: +44 1264 730327 / +44 7879 601579 or email her directly on: lynette.northey@crugroup.com
By sponsoring this CRU Event, you will raise your company profile and
gain unparalleled access to the key decision makers in this industry. You
can choose from various sponsorship packages, which include
exhibition space, additional events and conference packs.
For sponsorship & exhibition opportunities, contact Marilyn Portner on +44 20 7903 2402 or email her directly: marilyn.portner@crugroup.com


Delegate rate by 26 September - $1250.00
Delegate rate after 26 September - $1350.00
Arrange a Group Booking and Receive up to 20% Discount
By registering a group booking you will enjoy the following discount rates on each delegate:
Second delegate: 10% discount
Third delegate: 15% discount
Fourth delegate plus: 20% discount
Payment for registrations must be received before deadline dates to qualify for specific fees. Late payments made after the conference will be subject to an additional administration fee of £60/$120/€90.


and guarantee your place at the CRUcial North American Steel event of the year!
Online registration is now available here, or telephone CRU Events on: +44 20 7903 2410, send an email to: crumetalsevents@crugroup.com
or respond by fax to: +44 20 7903 2432.


For more information on this conference, please contact:
Sabine Sebode, CRU Events,
31 Mount Pleasant, London WC1X 0AD, UK
Tel: +44 20 7903 2167
Fax: +44 20 7903 2432
Email: crumetalsevents@crugroup.com