| Show Organizer (s): | Steel Business Briefing Ltd. |
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| Event Date (s): | 10 Nov 2009 - 11 Nov 2009 |
| Hours: | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Venue: | Swissotel Merchant Court |
| Address: | 20 Merchant Road Singapore 058281 |
| No. of Exhibitors: | 200 |
| No. of Attendees: | 200 |
| Exhibition Floor Size: (sqm) | 10000 |
| Phone: | 86 - 21 - 51105488 |
| Fax: | 86 - 21 - 51105480 |
Industry Focus
Minerals & Metallurgy
Products and Services Focus
Steel/ Iron Ore
Summary
The steel industry in Asia, like the rest of the world, was adversely affected by the global financial turmoil. Steel prices plunged last year and steel mills in the region reduced production capacities in line with weaker economic growth and steel demand.
Steel demand is now improving and Asian mills have responded by raising their steel prices.
The region is now the global steel engine, producing around 65% of the world’s steel and using nearly as much. It is also the major source for steelmaking raw materials and will remain so for the foreseeable future.
The importance of China, which will likely produce half of the world’s steel this year, is a given. But then we also have resource-rich India, one of the fastest developing steel markets; Japan and Korea, still a hotbed of heavy engineering; Australia with its huge natural resource base; and Singapore itself, a major regional financial and trading centre and a global hub for the freight industry.
If you are involved in steel you need to understand what is happening in Asia. One of the best ways to do this is to come to SBB Steel Markets Asia 2009 in Singapore, where as well as learning about the latest economic developments in the industry, you will also be able to network with key regional decision makers in steel.
General Information
Day 1 - Tuesday, 10 November 2009 08:30 Registration 09:30 Session1Keynote session - The Crisis - Where are we now? After a difficult year, the global economy has begun to recover. The first signs have emerged in Asia's economic powerhouses China and India, and the rest of the region is preparing to follow. Experts will discuss the broad trends in the region, its place in the world steel market, how the industry adjusted to the slowdown in demand, and what 2010 promises. 10:45 Coffee Break 11:15 Session 2 The SE Asian regional market – some trends in individual national markets To what extent will the region continue to finance construction and infrastructure projects after the crisis? How have governments retooled national steel industry policies? After the fiscal crunch, have megasteel projects lost their lustre? Special attention will be paid to the Southeast Asia steel markets and industries. A Southeast Asia Iron and Steel Institute representative will also outline the opportunities and threats the region's steelmakers face. 12:30 Lunch 14:00 Session 3: Asian Trade issues Tougher market conditions have deepened competition and sparked trade protectionism across the region – from China to Indonesia, Thailand to India – and in major export markets. What trade cases are looming and for which products, how can these case be best contested, and how can steelmakers avoid being targeted in future? 16:00 Session 4 – Raw Materials, Freight and Futures Despite this year's decline in benchmark prices for iron ore and coal, and a parallel weakening of freight rates, a level of calm has returned to the region's raw materials markets. But the stunning price hikes in 2008 will not be easily forgotten by the region's steel producers and consumers, and hedging raw materials cost risks has assumed a new urgency. Panelists will present 2010 market scenarios and suggest strategies. 19:30 Cocktail Reception 20:30 Gala Dinner Day 2 - Wednesday, 11 November 2009 09:00 Session 5: China/India A discussion on steel market sentiment and likely trading conditions in two of the largest and most promising steel markets in the world. How will China exercise its power as the world's last steel producer, and should other steelmakers fear its export muscle? Will domestic politics hamper India's steel development or will the long-planned megasteel projects finally begin to take shape? 11:00 Session 6: Japan/Korea/Taiwan North Asia's two steel giants – though rivals for many years – are now sharing similar concerns for the steel giant nearby, China, and how to accommodate its ambitions while ensuring the survival of their own steel industries. The Japanese mills continue to target high-value added products while the Koreans are adopting a variety of strategies, from expanding offshore processing to protecting their markets at home. Presenters will explore the strategies of the steel players in each of these countries and the future role each is likely to play. 12:30 Lunch
Attendee Information
Steel Industry professionals
Exhibitor Information
steel market players
