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August 26-28, 2019, Atlanta, Georgia, USAGeorgia International Convention Center

STEEL SUMMITC O N F E R E N C E

SMU

SMU Steel Summit 2019

The Premier Steel Conference in North America

“ Coming to this conference is an absolute ‘no brainer’ for us, you’ve got 900 of the top industry execs... It’s a fantastic set up and great opportunity for us to network with key decision-makers.”

John Armstrong, CEO, Reibus400+ companies

900+ attendees

Gold sponsors:

Platinum sponsors:

Silver sponsors:

Bronze sponsors:

Organized by:

For more information, or to book your place, visit: USA: www.steelmarketupdate.com/events/steel-summit / Europe: www.smusteelsummit.com

WelcomeThe SMU Steel Summit has gone from strength to strength over the last few years, growing from 434 attendees in 2016 to more than 900 attendees in 2018.

Representing more than 400 companies from the North American Steel Market, attendees attend the event to learn what the future holds and to network and do business.

Key benefits of attending:• Networking, networking, networking: The Summit offers

an intimate environment where people can meet to develop and cement relationships. It’s the perfect place to engage with your industry colleagues, who come to the event with a ‘ready to do business’ mindset.

• Insights and analysis: Learn from experts in the fields of economics and market analysis, banking, commodities, international trade and regulation, steel, and the auto, construction and energy markets, about topics critical to the North American Steel Market, to apply to your strategy and decision-making.

• Understand where steel prices are headed and why.

• Conveniently located at a world-class conference facility, adjacent to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: low airfares, and easy access.

“I have been attending the conference since the inception of

SMU. Every year the conference gets better and better, more speakers, they know the lay of the land, know exactly

what they are talking about, they provide recommendations on forward years, as well as economic policy additions. Plus,

the venue is outstanding!”

Jeffery Bush, Director of Sales, U.S Steel Corporation

VenueThe SMU Steel Summit 2019 will be held at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), conveniently located beside the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Georgia’s newest and second largest convention center, the GICC is uniquely positioned to offer attendees unprecedented convenience. It is the world’s only convention center directly connected to a major airport, eliminating the need to hire a car or a cab.

SMU Steel Summit 2019 | August 26-28, Atlanta, Georgia, USA


“The 2018 conference is amazing,

the buzz is incredible - the amount of people here and the content is rich. I particularly enjoyed the last

panel I listened to, that was a phenomenal set

of speakers.”

Dr Alan Beaulieu, President and Principle, ITR Economics

A Steel Summit Conference Sponsorship or Exhibit Booth provides the opportunity to promote and enhance your brand in front of senior executives in steel, manufacturing, distribution and related industries. Educate, network, and increase awareness with 900+ conference attendees as well as more than 3,000 subscribers of the Steel Market Update newsletter.

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available in a range of price levels. All sponsors and exhibitors receive brand and company exposure on signage, big screen displays in the general sessions, the conference program, the SMU website, our SMU Events App and more. There are numerous networking opportunities throughout the conference process to engage buyers and develop leads.

A limited number of sponsorships and exhibit opportunities will be available for the SMU Steel Summit. For more information or to discuss your participation, please contact:

USA: Jill Waldman: [email protected] or call +1 303-570-6570

Europe: Paul Terry: [email protected] or call + 44 (0) 20 7903 2131

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting?



Who attendsSeniority of attendees Company activity

C-suite 192 (21%)

In 2018, the conference attracted 912 attendees from 410 companies. 95% of attendees are actively associated with the flat rolled steel industry in North America and around the world: they are decision-makers from manufacturing companies, distribution, trading, steel mills, wholesalers, toll processors, and logistics.

Analysts 55 (6%)

Other 73 (8%)

EVP/VP/ Directors 374

(41%)

Managers 219 (24%)

Service Center

36%

Steel Mill

14%

Services to industry (consulting/media/professional services)

5%

Manufacturer

29%

Trader

5%

Other (Processor/equipment/coating/logistics/financial services)

11%



“The networking is second to none from

any conference I have been to before, I’ll be here

for years to come.”

Mitchell Boggess, Mueller Inc

Cocktail Receptions:

Held in the earlyevening, you can

meet new people orstrengthen existing

relationships

NetworkingThe SMU Steel Summit is designed to maximize your networking opportunities to enable you to do business.

“The networking at the Steel Market Summit Conference

is outstanding.”

Paul Lowey, President, Steel Research

Associations LCC

Networking breaks:

Breakfasts, lunches,refreshment breaks, and arange of networking areasare available throughoutthe conference for youto network and have

meetings



Agenda

‘We are delighted to be joining forces with

John Packard and his team. Our businesses have a shared commitment to independent and insightful coverage of the

steel market.’

Robert Perlman, Chairman, CRU

10:00am Registration opens Georgia International Convention Center – South Lobby

All-Day Beverage Sponsored by:

10:30am Price Risk Management Workshop The Marriott Hotel (not the GICC)

1:00pm SMU/CRU proprietary indices and forecasts

John Packard, President and CEO, Steel Market UpdateChris Houlden, Research Manager, CRUJosh Spoores, Principal Consultant, CRU

1:45pm Transportation: issues and solutions

James Burg, President, James Burg Trucking CompanyJR Schaaf (Jim), Group VP, Metals & Construction Norfolk Southern

2:30pm Break

2:50pm Steel distribution and processing: demand perspectives

Edward J. Lehner, President and CEO, RyersonJohn G. Reid, Director, President and CEO, Russel MetalsKurt Russell, President and COO, Precoat Metals

4:00pm Networking Reception: Making New Friends and Business Relationships

Sponsored by:

7:00am Registration opens

Coffee and Pastries Salons 6-8 (Exhibit Area)


Pastries Sponsored by:

8:00am Welcome to the 9th smu steel summit conference

John Packard, President and CEO, Steel Market Update

8:20am Keynote presentation: the state of the industry

Thomas Gibson, President and CEO, American Iron and Steel Institute

9:20am Break Sponsored by:

9:50am International trade: war or peace?

Philip K. Bell, President, Steel Manufacturers AssociationLewis Leibowitz, Attorney, The Law Office of Lewis E. LeibowitzAlan H. Price, Partner, Wiley Rein, LLP

11:00am The Global and North American Economies

Dr. Christopher Kuehl (PhD), Managing Director, Armada Corporate Intelligence

12:00pm Lunch Sponsored by:

1:00pm What do you think? Interactive with SMU App


1:45pm Youth in Steel & Manufacturing Awards SMU acknowledges innovation & creativity in the next generation of leaders

2:25pm Break Sponsored by:

2:55pm Panel: Steel mills discuss new capacity

John G. Hritz, President and CEO, JSW Steel (USA)Mark Millett, President and Chief Executive Officer, Steel Dynamics Inc.Ladd Hall, Executive Vice President, Nucor

4:00pm Networking Reception: It’s All About Building Relationships

Sponsored by:

Monday, August 26, 2019 Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Tuesday, August 27, 2019 continued



7:00am Registration opens Georgia International Convention Center – South Lobby

Coffee & Pastries Salons 6-8 (Exhibit Area)


Pastries Sponsored by:

8:00am Opening Comments


8:15am Mill inputs and pricing

9:15am Keynote presentation

Dr. Alan Beaulieu, President & Principal,ITR Economics

10:30am Break Sponsored by:

11:00am The impact of new steel capacities on nafta

Paul Lowrey, Managing Partner, Steel Research Associates, LLCTimna Tanners, Research Analyst, Metals and Mining, Bank of America Merrill Lynch ResearchLynn Lupori, Head of Metals Consulting - North America, CRU

12:00pm Lunch

12:45pm KEYNOTE Presentation: Daily Briefing: Politics, Policy and The Economy

Ari Fleischer, Former White House Press Secretary, Ari Fleischer Communications

1:45pm Session to be confirmed

2:30pm Conference Concludes


Wednesday August 28, 2019 Wednesday August 28, 2019 continued

“There are also quite a lot of domestic steel

companies who may disagree with each other fundamentally on

polices involving trade. But we can have an open and honest discussion

about it in a conference where all views are heard, and all views are

respected”

Lewis Leibowitz, Attorney, The Law Office of Lewis E.

Leibowitz



3 easy ways to bookOnline at: UK: www.smusteelsummit.com USA: www.steelmarketupdate.com/events/steel-summit

Email: [email protected]

Call: UK + 44 (0) 20 7903 2444US: +1 706 216 2140

Yes! Book my place at the SMU Steel Summit 2019

Attendee fee US$1,375

All SMU subscribers get a US$100 discount. If there are multiple bookings the person who booked and subsequent bookings get US$100 discount You can claim both discounts as well offering maximum US$200 off price.

“I think it is the most important steel conference in North

America, here we have all our suppliers, competitors,

and customers.”

Gisbert Ruhl, CEO, Klockner & Co SE



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