12 th North American Steel Conference 2018 1-3 October 2018 Swissôtel Chicago, Chicago, USA Supporters Leading industry speakers include: Bill Chisholm, President and CEO, Samuel, Son & Co Conrad Winkler, President and Chief Executive Officer, EVRAZ North America David Zalesne, Chairman, American Institute for Steel Construction and President, Owen Steel Jon Bolton, Chief Executive Officer, Liberty Steel David Cheney, Chief Business Development Officer, Stelco Kaylan Ghosh, President and CEO, Algoma Jean Kemp, Senior Vice President Government Affairs and Trade Policy, Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) John Hritz, President and CEO, JSW Steel North America Nazak Nikakhtar, Assistant Secretary, Industry & Analysis United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration CRU provides an abundance of useful market knowledge that will assist your organizations in making the best educated decisions around the market. Aviva Leebow Wolmer, Chief Executive Officer, Pacesetter
What to expect: CRU s 12th North American Steel Conference takes place on October 1-3 at the Swissotel, Chicago. The event is widely valued for the excellent information it provides about domestic and international steel markets, costs, margins and prices. This year s event will turn its attention to one of the most provocative issues facing the steel markets - trade regulation. The conference will provide delegates with a range of domestic and international steel market scenarios to provide insight and help you deal with uncertainty and adapt your strategy more quickly. For detailed multi-sector, full supply chain coverage, and excellent peer-to-peer networking, join us at the CRU North American Steel Conference 2018. The conference will focus on the following scenarios: Will US trade regulation increase economic pressure on steel producers in the rest of the world and decrease global oversupply? Or will increased output from the domestic producers exacerbate the problem? How will steel trade flows, markets and prices change in the NAFTA region? What are the implications for competitiveness and investments? In addition, the conference will provide comprehensive analysis of a range of other topics, including: How will the automotive, energy and construction sectors perform and what does this mean for steel? What is the outlook for raw materials and steelmaking costs? What does the boom in the electric and hybrid vehicle market mean for steel? Steel price forecasts in key rolled and long product markets
Who attends: Areas of speciality 4% 11% 4% Other Tube and Pipe Consultancy 6% Trader 12% Service Center 30% Consumer 13% 20% Steel Mills Banks/Financial Key themes the conference will explore: How will the automotive, energy and construction sectors perform, and what does this mean for steel? How will Section 232, Section 301 and NAFTA affect the fortunes of steel mills, steel consumers and service centers? Focus on global oversupply and trade flows What does the boom in the electric and hybrid vehicle market mean for steel? What will the influence of steelmaking costs be on prices in the US and ROW? Analyzing the outlook for raw materials Steel price forecasts in key rolled and long product markets Really outstanding aspects about current and future developments in steel business. Christian Presslmayer, Head of Stategy, Voestalpine Steel Division
Why attend: Maximize business opportunities CRU s North American Steel Conference is timed, located and planned to maximize business opportunities, help you make better-informed decisions, and connect you with the right people. The solid mix of delegates, from all segments of the industry, sparks lively debate and facilitates excellent networking opportunities. Trusted track-record Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? Take this opportunity to raise your profile amongst key players from the North American steel industry. We have designed a range of sponsorship packages to help you showcase your company and increase your brand awareness. These packages are a great way to enhance your networking opportunities and raise awareness of your company s expertize. For 12 years, the conference has leveraged CRU s knowledge of the steel sector and our trusted market relationships. The event delivers the latest market intelligence through a variety of innovative formats and offers senior executives relevant networking opportunities. Quality, independent insight Our network of overseas offices and analysts (based in key commodity hubs across Asia, Europe and the Americas), has enabled deep insight into local markets, and gives CRU Events the capability to deliver really valuable conference agendas, driven by topical themes and addressed by the thought-leaders in your industry. Why sponsor? Reinforce your position as an industry leader Increase brand recognition and awareness Network with the leading people in the industry Cost-effective marketing to a targeted audience of senior decision-makers Sponsorship packages available include: Welcome Reception Refreshment Breaks Writing Folders Delegate Lanyards Why exhibit? An ideal opportunity to network with existing and prospective clients Provides a platform for you to promote your latest products and services Showcase your brand, team members and expertize A limited number of table-top exhibition stand packages are available and include: A 10ft x 7ft area with table, two chairs and power access Two delegate places Company logo and 50-word description in the conference guide Hyperlinked company name and profile on the conference website To discuss the best way for you to participate, please contact Paul Terry T: +44 (0)20 7903 2131 E: paul.terry@crugroup.com
AGENDA Subject to change, check the website for the latest updates North American Steel Conference 2018 1-3 October 2018, Chicago, USA Monday October 1 12:00pm Registration opens 2:00pm 6:00pm Workshop: New Steel Market Paradigms Costs and competitiveness in the US steel sector implications for prices, profitability and margins Networking reception Tuesday October 2 8:00am 9:00am 9:05am Registration opens Chairperson s opening remarks Chris Houlden, Research Manager, Semi-Finished & Finished Steel, CRU Group Keynote session: Evaluating North American steel investments and opportunities Comparing NAFTA economies and key demand sectors Short-term trade relief vs. long-term de-regulated environment implications for investment decisions Kaylan Ghosh, President & CEO, Algoma David Cheney, Chief Business Development Officer, Stelco Jon Bolton, CEO & Director Global Steel Development, Liberty Steel John Hritz, President and CEO, JSW Steel North America 10:45am Refreshment break 11:15am Panel discussion: How do you guide your business in a world of trade uncertainty? Will increased economic pressure help to reduce the burden of global overcapacity? How long will uncertainty persist, and what impact will this have on investment decisions by mills? Are trade flows in NAFTA likely to be affected long-term by the current trade policy? What impact will manufacturing offshoring have? To what extent will countries seek to circumvent the WTO retaliation process on 232 and what could the implication be? Jean Kemp, Senior Vice President Government Affairs and Trade Policy, Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) Neil Ellis, Partner, Sidley Austin Alan Price, Partner, Wiley Rein Nazak Nikakhtar, Assistant Secretary, Industry & Analysis, United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration Tuesday October 2 continued 12:30pm US construction and long product market outlook 12:55pm Lunch 2:15pm 2:40pm 3:05pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6.00pm 8:00am 9:00am 9:05am David Zalesne, Chairman, American Institute for Steel Construction, President, Owen Steel The R word what we re tracking Lisa Morrison, Principal Economist, CRU Group EV, AV and connected vehicles - what are the risks and opportunities for steel? Shashank Modi, Research Engineer, Center for Automotive Research North American automotive outlook Bill Rinna, Director, Americas Vehicle Forecasts, LMC Automotive Refreshment break Energy: Tube and Pipe NA oil & gas exploration expectations and OCTG consumption Forecasting the outlook in pipeline, gathering and other 5L Chemical, construction and mechanical tubing outlook Conrad Winkler, President and CEO, EVRAZ North America Paul Vivian, Principal, Preston Publishing Rick W. Preckel, Principal, Preston Publishing Business case for CCS for heavy industry in the US Robert Mitchell, Senior Client Engagement Lead, Global CCS Institute Networking reception Wednesday October 3 Registration opens Chairperson s opening remarks Keynote presentation: Analyzing the growth in additive manufacture what are the implications for the steel market? Bill Chisholm, President and CEO, Samuel, Son & Co Wednesday October 3 continued 9:30am Panel discussion: Market and price panel To what extent will the US disconnect from global markets? What is the impact of NAFTA renegotiation and 232 tariffs on trade flows in the NAFTA region? Will US competitiveness be negatively impacted as a result of trade relief? Price forecasts in key long and flat product markets Curt Woodworth, Director, US Metals & Mining, Credit Suisse Equity Research Josh Spoores, Principal Consultant, CRU Group Monica M. Bonar, Senior Director, Head of North American Metals & Mining, Fitch Ratings 10:30am Refreshment break 11:00am Spotlight session: Global overcapacity scenarios Will US trade regulation increase economic pressure on steel producers in the rest of the world and decrease global oversupply? Or will increased domestic output exacerbate the problem? Chris Houlden, Research Manager, Semi-Finished & Finished Steel, CRU Group 11:25am Going Downstream How metal producers are adding value in a world of tariffs, Trump, and trade wars Who? Major metal and steel producers are driving value and profitability by targeting downstream manufacturers in M&A activity What? Creating synergies by targeting middle market value-add processors Why? To enhance margins through direct to processor links, protected volume output through direct sales, and cost control through the value chain. Jeremy Eberlein, Managing Director, Fifth Third Securities 11:50am Panel discussion: Focus on raw materials and costs - the outlook in scrap, iron ore, coal, zinc and carbon markets 1:00pm 3.00pm Jay McCloy, Vice President Sales, Marketing & Technical Service, TOKAI Carbon GE LLC Lynn Lupori, Head of Metals Consulting, North America, CRU Group Ryan McKinley, Analyst, CRU Group Lunch Conference closes
Yes! Book my place at the North American Steel Conference 2018 Delegate fees, including the workshop July 30 - August 31 2018 $1695 From September 1 2018 $1795 3 easy ways to book Online at: www.nasteelconference.com Email: conferences@crugroup.com Call: + 44 (0) 20 7903 2444 Very well organised, relevant material, time management accommodations etc. This was my first steel-related conference. Very informative. Rachel Laflin, Purchasing Manager Steel, Nissan North America Inc.