The most prestigious global stainless steel industry event
Emerging from the difficult past twelve months, the stainless steel
industry is starting to show signs of recovery demonstrated by the
ongoing Nickel price rally on the LME. This transitional period demands
key industry knowledge and intelligent business strategy to ensure the
success and stability of your company. With all of this on offer, CRU
Events’ World Stainless Steel Conference is more relevant and essential
than ever. Can you afford to miss out?
The 2008 conference brought together more than 150 consumers,
distributors, raw material producers, refiners and service centres.
The event was a huge success and we are expecting an even more
influential audience in 2009.
Why should you attend the CRU 12th World Stainless Steel
Conference?
- Gain the latest intelligence on the key issues in order to adopt the right strategies in what promises to be challenging times
- Hear from industry experts highlighting which regions and industries will drive future demand
- Focus on developments in the supply, demand and prices of alloys, in particular nickel, chrome and molybdenum markets
- Network with high profile speakers and delegates from around the world
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Register before 7 August 2009 and save $370
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SUNDAY, 22 November
19:00 – 20:30 - WELCOME RECEPTION
Rooftop, Trident Nariman Point
MONDAY, 23 November
KEYNOTE SESSION: ADAPTING AND EVOLVING
9:00 Welcome
Manish Pande, Regional Manager, CRU India, INDIA
9:10 Opening Address
Ratan Jindal, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, JSL Ltd, INDIA
9:25 ISSDA’s 20th Anniversary: Another Milestone in Promoting
Stainless Steel for India
Nirmal Mathur, President, ISSDA, INDIA
9:40 Presentation from the Ministry of Steel
Virbhadra Singh, Minister Of Steel, Government Of India, INDIA
10:00 KEYNOTE: Sustainable Stainless: A Bright Future
• Promoting stainless steel’s green credentials to end users
• Growth for the stainless steel industry into new markets
Pascal Payet Gaspard, Secretary General, ISSF, FRANCE
10:20 Refreshment & Networking Break
10:50 Asia’s Near-Death Experience: What Have We Learned about the Region’s Economic Growth?
- Why anyone still talking about decoupling should be fired
- What is the outlook for growth in China, India, and the rest of emerging Asia?
- Can Asian policymakers execute an “exit strategy” ahead of the Fed?
Dr David Fernandez, Managing Director, Emerging Asia Research
JP Morgan, SINGAPORE
11:20 Analyzing the Chinese Stainless Steel Market **
Chai Zhiyong, General Vice Manager, Shanxi Taigang Stainless
Steel Co., Ltd, CHINA *
11:50 End User Growth - View from a Global Producer
• Signs of recovery
• Focus on key end use segments
• Threats and opportunities for future growth and strength of the
stainless steel industry
Andrea Gatti, Corporate Vice President - Corporate Development, Outokumpu, FINLAND
12:20 The Recession, One Year After: Implications for the Stainless Steel Industry
- What has been the impact on the main players: European and Chinese stainless producers, nickel and chrome producers
- Sure recovery or false start: what are the implications
Some tips on coping with uncertainty
Philip Tomlinson, Senior Managing Consultant, CRU Strategies,
UK
12:30 LUNCH
RAW MATERIALS
14:00 Prospects for Ferrochrome - direction of the market in 2010
• A look at global supply and demand for ferrochrome
• Ferrochrome market direction affecting stainless steel
• Chinese ferrochrome demand and sourcing prospects for chrome ore
• Indian ferrochrome market prospects
Robert Yuksel Yildirim, CEO, Eti Krom Inc. TURKEY
14:20 Nickel as a Key Resource for a Sustainable World
Stephen Barnett, President, Nickel Institute, BELGUIM
14:40 Nickel Supply Sustainability
• Geography of nickel producers
• Availability of raw materials and other resourses
• Costs of production and influence of other factors
David Gaddes, CEO, Norilsk Nickel Europe LTD, UK
15:00 Nickel the Wildcard
• Speculative influences on the nickel market
• Changing production costs - energy, by products credits,
nickel in pig and a laterite leaching letdown
• Supply, demand and price outlook for 2010 and beyond
Alex Tonks, Analyst, Citi Investment Research, AUSTRAILIA
15:20 Stainless & Steel Scrap - a force or farce?
• Demand in Asia and North America
• Supply chain and control by large processors
• Scrap and alternate raw materials
• Pricing of scrap and other commercial considerations
Anil Shah, President, Ni-Met, INDIA
15:40 Close of session
15:45 Afternoon Refreshment & Neworking Session
19:30 GALA DINNER
TUESDAY, 24 November
Spouse Site Tour Available see brochure for more details
India: An Asian Champion
9:30 The Indian Stainless Steel Scenario: The Growth Story
- Present Indian scenario
- Emerging trends
- Future outlook -2020
Ravinder Sethi, Director, Mindsight Consulting Pvt. Ltd. , INDIA
9:50 Stainless Steel Use for Production of India’s Railways
Expansion: Case Studies from End Users Experience in
Production of Wagons and Carriages
Vindyachal Singh, Executive Director (Wagons), Research Design & Standards, Indian Railways, INDIA
Executive Director (Carriage), Research Design & Standards Organization, Indian Railways, INDIA
10:30 PANEL DISCUSSION:
Indian Producer’s Perspectives
Ratan Jindal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, JSL Ltd, INDIA
Niraj Bajaj, Chairman, Mukand Ltd, INDIA
Nitan Chhatwal, Managing Director, Viraj Profi les Ltd, INDIA
BB Singh, Executive Director, Salem Steel Plant (SAIL), INDIA
Further Indian producer’s to follow
10:50 Refreshment & Networking Break
LONG & FLAT PRODUCTS ANALYSIS
11:20 After the crisis, what are the new behaviors of stainless
steel long products customers ?
• Why the customers need to change
• What are the new priorities
• How can we imagine a new offer
• One example of “perfect” innovation
Patrick Lamarque D’arrouzat, CEO, Ugitech, FRANCE
11:40 The Global Outlook for Flat Products
• Analysing recent market developments
• Exploring the outlook over the next 12-24 months
• Examining the drivers of change in 2008,2009 & beyond
Alistair Ramsay, Principal Stainless Steel Consultant, CRU Analysis,
UK
12:00 Lunch
REGIONAL OUTLOOKS
13:30 North American Market Review
• Current Market situation
• Supply and Demand
• What’s happening to the Service Centre's and customer base
• New Supply - Thyssen Krupp's new mill
• Re-adjustment of the market by survival
Brad Beauchamp, Vice President, Global Stainless Corporation,
CANADA
13:50 Stainless Steel Trade between India and North America
• Overview of flat roll production in India and North America
• Role of the Trader
• Review of last few years and future trends
Sam Desai, RM Metals, USA
CASE STUDY
14:10 Latest Developments in Cold Rolling and Processing of
Stainless Steel Strip
• High-performance production plants for stainless steel strip
• New developments in descaling, annealing and cold rolling
• Production and consumption of cold rolled stainless steel –
will the new investments pay-off?
Ralf Matzka, General Manager Technical Sales Stainless Steel,
SMS Siemag Strip Processing Lines Division, GERMANY
14:30 Afternoon Refeshment & Networking Session
15:00 End of conference
* Speaker to be confirmed
** Title to be confirmed
Comments from last years event:
'The broad range of delegates and speakers made this event a great
opportunity to discuss numerous aspects of the industry.’
Jonathan Butcher, Senior Research Associate - Macquarie Capital
Securities
‘Very interesting conference where both the topics of stainless steel
suppliers as customers are tackled.’
Paul-Eric Vandoren, Senior Consultant, OM Partners
‘Good intense conference’
Stuart P Elliot, Financial Director, Merafe Resources
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Part of the famous Mumbai skyline, the hotel is located in the heart of the fi nancial and business district with access to major corporate houses, entertainment, recreation and shopping centres.
Upon registering delegates will be sent details of preferential rates.
Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021
www.tridenthotels.com/mumbai_nariman_point
Programme speaking opportunities:
If you would like to propose a presentation for consideration please contact:
Tania Biggs, Business Development and Programme Manager, CRU Events
Tel: +44 20 7903 2448
Email: tania.biggs@crugroup.com
Sponsorship Opportunities:
CRU Events Stainless Steel Conference has become the industry
benchmark for companies involved in the Stainless Steel industry world
wide. Providing a unique platform for companies involved in this business
area to promote their services, technology and/or products.
All of our sponsorship packages vary and can be tailormade depending
on the companies requirements, ie: level of branding, number of
delegates, exhibition stand.
Exhibition Opportunities:
Exhibiting at this conference gives your company the publicity and
exposure to international stainless steel executives.
Don't miss out! Book your space now.
Download the Sponsorship and Exhibition document
For further exhibition information, please contact:
Michelle Fisk - Sponsorship and Exhibition Manager
Tel: +44 20 7903 2159
Email: michelle.fisk@crugroup.com
Delegate rate by 9 October - £895/ $1655*/ € 1250*
Delegate rate after 9 October - £995/ $1840*/ € 1395*
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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
Terms of Booking
Payment Policy
Registrations can only be confirmed upon receipt of payment or proof of
payment and discounted fees will only apply when payment is received
within the offer period. If payment is not received before the conference,
delegates will be asked to guarantee payment at registration with a
personal credit card. Late payments made after the conference will be
subject to an additional administration fee of $150.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing prior to 23 October 2009 to
qualify for a full refund less $ 150 administration fee. It may be
necessary for reasons beyond the control of the organisers to alter
content, timing and venue. In the unlikely event of the conference being
cancelled or curtailed due to any reasons beyond the control of CRU
Events, or it is necessary or advisable to relocate or change the date
and / or location of the event, neither CRU Events, nor its employees will
be held liable for refunds, damages and/or additional expenses which
may be incurred by delegates. We therefore recommend prospective
delegates to arrange appropriate insurance cover.
This conference is an open forum and the content of papers and
presentations given by guest authors and speakers from companies
other than CRU and its subsidiaries and any opinions expressed therein
are the responsibility of the authors and speakers concerned and are not
endorsed by CRU Events. CRU Events disclaims all liability for any tort or
damage arising out of any statement or opinion made in any paper or
presentation by any guest author or speaker.
*Please note dollar & euro fees are subject to change with exchange
rates.
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