Event Name
2026 SEAISI Conference & Exhibition
Event Venue
Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
Event Date
18 May 2026 - 21 May 2026
About this event
2026 SEAISI Conference & Exhibition will take place from 18–21 May 2026 in Singapore. Take this opportunity to connect with leading figures in the steel industry, gain valuable insights from renowned experts, and explore new opportunities. Over three days, delve into the steel industry’s landscape and unlocking key strategies for the ASEAN steel industries. This is the event that you are looking for!
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2026 Conference Registration fees
| Early Bird (until 16 April 2026) | Member | Non-Member |
| Presenter | US$1,090 | US$1,290 |
| Delegate | US$1,090 | US$1,290 |
| Press/Journalist | US$690 | US$690 |
| Normal rate( 17April – 11 May 2026) | Member | Non-Member |
| Presenter | US$1,590 | US$1,790 |
| Delegate | US$1,590 | US$1,790 |
| Press/Journalist | US$690 | US$690 |
| Final Week and on-the-door fee (12 May 2026 – Event date) | Member | Non-Member |
| Presenter | US$1,690 | US$1,890 |
| Delegate | US$1,690 | US$1,890 |
| Press/Journalist | US$690 | US$690 |
Contact
Contact No: +603 5519 1102
Email: event@seaisi.org
HOTEL ACCOMODATION
Favourable accommodation rates have been negotiated with Resorts World Sentosa. Please reserve your room after successfully registering for the Conference & Exhibition. Click here https://rws-hotel-reservation-form-2026-seaisi-conference-exhibition.tiiny.site/
Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World at Sentosa Pte. Ltd. 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
Contact: +65 6577 8888 & groups@rwsentosa.com
Room Rates:
Event Name
2026 SEAISI Conference & Exhibition
Event Venue
Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
Event Date
18 May 2026 - 21 May 2026
2026 SEAISI Conference & Exhibition
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PRE-CONFERENCE DAY (Sunday, 17 May 2026) |
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| 14:00PM-18:00PM | - | Pre-Registration | Resorts World Convention Centre Level 1 Foyer | - | |
| 17:30PM-18:30PM | - | Chairpersons & Speakers Briefing | Gemini 1 & 2, Level 1, Resorts World Convention Centre | - | |
| 19:00PM-21:00PM | - | Welcome Reception | Pisces 2-4, Level 1, Resorts World Convention Centre | - | |
2026 SEAISI Conference & Exhibition (MONDAY, 18 May 2026)
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Coaches to pick up from Harbourfront MRT Exit D Bus Stop to Resorts World Convention Centre Level 2 |
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| 07:15AM-08:45AM | - | Coaches to pick up | - | - | |
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OPENING CEREMONY |
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| 07:30AM-08:45AM | - | Registration | - | - | |
| 08:45AM-09:00AM | - | Housekeeping Announcement | - | - | |
| 09:00AM-09:10AM |
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Ms Tan Man Ee | Welcoming Address by Ms Tan Man Ee, Chief Operating Officer, NatSteel Holdings Pte Ltd | - | NatSteel Holdings Pte Ltd |
| 09:10AM-09:20AM |
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Mr. Ronald Joel C | Opening Address by Mr. Ronald Joel C. Magsajo, Chairman of South East Asia Iron and Steel Institute | - | - |
| 09:20AM-10:05AM |
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Mr. Rajiv Mangal | KEYNOTE ADDRESS by Mr. Rajiv Mangal, Vice President Safety Health and Sustainability, Tata Steel India | - | Tata Steel India |
| 10:05AM-10:10AM | - | Awards Presentation | - | - | |
| 10:10AM-10:40AM | - | TOUR OF EXHIBITION/ NETWORKING BREAK | - | - | |
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INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT - Forging a Sustainable and Smart Future for ASEAN Steel |
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| 10:40AM-11:10AM |
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Mr. Matthew Poole | Presentation 1 | - | CRU |
| 11:10AM-11:40AM |
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Mr. Yeoh Wee Jin | Presentation 2 | - | SEAISI |
| 11:40AM-12:10PM |
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Ms Yvonne Soh | Presentation 3 | - | Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) |
| 12:10PM-12:40PM |
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Mr. Jasper Wong | Presentation 4 | - | United Overseas Bank (UOB) |
| 12:40PM-13:20PM | - | CEO Panel Discussion | - | - | |
| 13:20PM-14:20PM | - | LUNCH BREAK | - | - | |
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SESSION 1 - REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS |
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| 14:20PM-14:40PM | Hongmei Li | China's Steel Industry in an Evolving Policy/Economic Environment | - | Independent Consultant, Singapore | |
| 14:40PM-15:00PM | Rahul Joshi | India’s Steel Industry Update: Navigating Global Uncertainty and Emerging Market Opportunities | - | Quesrow Research & Strategy Co., India | |
| 15:00PM-15:20PM |
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Anastasiia Kononenko | Major Trends and Outlook in Turkey and MENA Steel Markets | - | Steel Orbis, Turkey |
| 15:20PM-15:40PM |
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Kenta Kubokawa | Market Evolution & Global Trade Impacts on Japan’s Green Steel | - | Transition Asia, Japan |
| 15:40PM-16:00PM | - | Panel Discussion/ Q&A | - | - | |
| 16:00PM-16:20PM | - | NETWORKING BREAK | - | - | |
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SESSION 2 - MARKET PERSPECTIVES |
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| 16:20PM-16:40PM | Khrystyna Hertsiuk | Spot Steel Markets: Trade Flows & Outlook, with a Focus on the Impact of Decarbonization | - | Metal Expert, Ukraine | |
| 16:40PM-17:00PM |
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Sharon Liao | Steel Price and Forecast | - | Argus Media, Singapore |
| 17:00PM-17:20PM |
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Paul Bartholomew | How are ASEAN Mills Positioned for the Steel Decarbonization Journey? | - | S&P Global Energy |
| 17:20PM-17:40PM | - | Panel Discussion/ Q&A | - | - | |
| 17:20PM-17:40PM | - | Coaches to pick up from Resorts World Convention Centre/ Dali's Space Elephantto Equarius Hotel Banquet Lobby 2 | - | - | |
| 18:30PM-22:00PM | - | Welcome Dinner (Banquet Dinner) - Hosted by NatSteel Holding Pte Ltd. (Equarius Hotel Ballroom) | - | - | |
2026 SEAISI Conference & Exhibition (TUESDAY, 19 May 2026)
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Coaches to pick up from Harbourfront MRT Exit D Bus Stop to Resorts World Convention Centre Level 2 |
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| 07:15AM-08:45AM | - | Coaches to pick up | - | - | |
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SESSION 3 - COUNTRY REPORTS I |
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| 09:00AM-09:15AM | - | Update on Iron & Steel Industry Situation in Indonesia | - | - | |
| 09:15AM-09:30AM | - | Update on Iron & Steel Industry Situation in Malaysia | - | - | |
| 09:30AM-09:45AM | - | Update on Iron & Steel Industry Situation in Myanmar | - | - | |
| 09:45AM-10:00AM | - | Update on Iron & Steel Industry Situation in Philippines | - | - | |
| 10:00AM-10:20AM | - | NETWORKING BREAK | - | - | |
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SESSION 4 - COUNTRY REPORTS II |
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| 10:20AM-10:35AM | - | Update on Iron & Steel Industry Situation in Singapore | - | - | |
| 10:35AM-10:50AM | - | Update on Iron & Steel Industry Situation in Taiwan | - | - | |
| 10:50AM-11:05AM | - | Update on Iron & Steel Industry Situation in Thailand | - | - | |
| 11:05AM-11:20AM | - | Update on Iron & Steel Industry Situation in Vietnam | - | - | |
| 11:20AM-12:20PM | - | LUNCH BREAK | - | - | |
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SESSION 5 A - Decarbonization: Policy and Market Readiness |
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| 12:20AM-12:40PM |
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Cyril Duchanois | Advancing Steel Decarbonization: A Global Multi-Energy Company Perspective | - | Total Energies, France |
| 12:40PM-01:00PM |
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Zheng Hao See | Investigation of Industry’s Willingness to Pay for Near-Zero/Low-Carbon Steel in Southeast Asia | - | Ramboll, Singapore |
| 01:00PM-01:20PM |
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Carmelo Pantè | Decarbonizing Steel Production: Enhancing Billet Reheating Efficiency with Renewable Energy and Endless Rolling | - | Pomini Rolling Mills, Italy |
| 01:20PM-01:50PM | - | NETWORKING BREAK | - | - | |
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SESSION 5 B - Driving Cost Reduction and Energy Efficiency in Steel Industry |
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| 12:20AM-12:40PM |
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Subhra Prakash Dubey | High Performance Bar & Wire Rod Mills | - | SMS group |
| 12:40PM-01:00PM |
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Samy Mohammed | Building Resilient Steel Supply Chains in a Fragmented Global Trade Environment: Strategies for Cost Optimization and Risk Management. | - | Steel Network, Belgium |
| 01:00PM-01:20PM |
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Dr. Jens Apfel | Reducing Power-Off Times Through - Maintenance, Training, and Standardization | - | Badische Stahl - Engineering GmbH, Germany |
| 01:20PM-01:50PM | - | NETWORKING BREAK | - | - | |
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SESSION 6 A - Innovations in Steelmaking Processes and Operations |
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| 01:50PM-02:10PM |
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Dr. Mario Ferraro | Design and Development of an Instrumented Copper Mould Tube for Real-Time Process Monitoring of Long Products Continuous Casting | - | EM Moulds srl, Italy |
| 02:10PM-02:30PM |
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Tim-Oliver Mattern | Improved Grease Technology for Continuous Casters | - | Carl BECHEM GmbH, Germany |
| 02:30PM-02:50PM |
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Joerg Schwoerer | Active Power Feeder Electric Steelmaking – Best in Class Performance with High Power Grid Friendliness | - | Primetals Technologies Germany |
| 02:50PM-03:10PM |
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Dr. Jeong-In Kim | Real-Time Prediction of Hot Metal Temperature Inside Torpedo Ladle Car during Transfer within Steelworks | - | Posco, Korea |
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SESSION 6 B - Smart Digital Solutions for Steel Plants |
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| 01:50PM-02:10PM |
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Ayhan Tugrul | A Reliable Digital Twin of the Installed (Fixed) Reinforcing Steel | - | CARES, UK |
| 02:10PM-02:30PM |
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Kurt Herzog | The Digital Eco-System for HRC-production at Hoa Phat Dung Quat 2: Enhancing Throughput, Quality and Stability | - | Primetals Technologies GmbH, Germany |
| 02:30PM-02:50PM |
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Alberto Voltolina | Embracing Digital Transformation to Optimise Productivity in rolling mills and Water Treatment in Steelmaking | - | Russula, Spain |
| 02:50PM-03:10PM |
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Frederic Schum | Customized Digitalization Solutions for the Industrial Environment | - | ALD Vacuum Technologies GmbH, Germany |
| 03:10PM-03:30PM |
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Dr. Chun-Cheng Chang | Data-Driven Modeling and Optimization of Burner Activation Combinations in Multi-Burner Boilers | - | China Steel Corporation, Taiwan |
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SESSION 7 A - Next-Generation Electric Arc Furnaces |
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| 03:30PM-03:50PM |
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Alberto Vitiello | "Danieli Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Technology: Latest Advancements, Innovations & Strategic Developments" | - | Danieli & CO S.p.A., Italy |
| 03:50PM-04:10PM | Simone Severo | For efficient and consistent EAF operations: CONDOOR, the ultimate tool | - | SMS group | |
| 04:10PM-04:30PM |
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Shota Kobayashi | Introduction of Electric Arc Furnace Facilities and Automation Technology | - | JP Steel Plantech, Japan |
| 04:30PM-04:50PM |
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Peter van der Velden | BSE-EAF - Future-proof Melting: Automated System for safe, reliable & efficient operation | - | Badische Stahl - Engineering GmbH, Germany |
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SESSION 7 B - AI-Driven Innovation in Steel Production |
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| 03:30PM-03:50PM |
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Christian Kleeberg | Digital Solutions for Metal Casting Industries the Usage of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) in Casting and Steel Making Operations | - | RGU Asia Pte Ltd., Singapore |
| 03:50PM-04:10PM |
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Tan Wei Chet | The Establishment of the AIoT Platform in CSC Steel Malaysia | - | CSC Steel Sdn Bhd, Malaysia |
| 04:10PM-04:30PM |
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Jung-Hsiung Shen | Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Mechanical Property Prediction and Dynamic Cooling Control System for Thermomechanical Control Process (TMCP) Steel Plate | - | China Steel Corporation, Taiwan |
2026 SEAISI Conference & Exhibition (WEDNESDAY, 20 May 2026)
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SESSION 8 A - Low-Carbon Steel Production Pathways |
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| 09:00AM-09:20AM | Bernhard Steenken | One goal – Many Pathways: Regional Decarbonization Strategies for the Global Steel Industry | - | SMS group | |
| 09:20AM-09:40AM |
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Antonio Della Pelle | Feasibility Study for a New Integrated DRI Plant is SouthEast Asia, Challenges and Opportunities | - | International Finance Corporation, Singapore |
| 09:40AM-10:00AM |
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Dr. Pei Yoong Koh | Advancing Low-Carbon Ironmaking: MIDREX Flex™, MIDREX H2™, and Electric Heating Innovations | - | Midrex Technologies, Inc., USA |
| 10:00AM-10:20AM |
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Dr. John Atherton | Hydrogen DRI: Leading the Charge or Lagging Behind in the Race for Green Iron | - | International Iron Metallics Association, UK |
| 10:20AM-10:40AM | - | NETWORKING BREAK | - | - | |
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SESSION 8 B - Smart Automation and AI in Steel Plants |
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| 09:00AM-09:20AM |
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Enrico Plazzogna | Human–Machine Integration – Single Control Pulpit for AI Based Plant Process Supervision | - | Danieli Automation S.p.A., Italy |
| 09:20AM-09:40AM |
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Jan Ebener | Closed Loop Quality Control: On the Way to the Autonomous Roll Grinding Machine | - | Heinrich Georg GmbH Maschinenfabrik, Germany |
| 09:40AM-10:00AM |
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Iqbal Yusuf | Utilization of Artificial Neural Network Model for Generating Processing Maps. | - | Walsin Lihwa Corporation, Taiwan |
| 10:00AM-10:20AM |
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Chang Chih-Chung | An Intelligent Temperature Control System for Bloom Reheating Furnace | - | China Steel Corporation, Taiwan |
| 10:20AM-10:40AM | - | NETWORKING BREAK | - | - | |
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SESSION 9 A - Enhancing Productivity in Steel Processing |
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| 10:40AM-11:00AM |
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Alexander Zeischka | Upgrading of Bar and Bloom Rolling Mills by Retrofitting a High Performance Abrasive Cut-Off Machine | - | BRAUN Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Austria |
| 11:00AM-11:20AM |
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Koki Hamano | Measures to Reduce Roll Changeover Time for Productivity Improvement | - | Nippon Steel Corporation, Japan |
| 11:20AM-11:40AM |
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Thierry Robin | Enhancing Steel Production Efficiency with Fives’ Reheating Furnaces and Virtuo™-R Level 2 Control System | - | Fives Group, China |
| 11:20AM-11:40AM |
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Shengly Huang | Enhancing Steel Production Efficiency with Fives’ Reheating Furnaces and Virtuo™-R Level 2 Control System | - | Fives Group, China |
| 11:40AM-12:00PM |
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Kota Nakanishi | Development of a Removal Device for Foreign Matter Burned into Rolls | - | JFE STEEL Co,Ltd., Japan |
| 12:00PM-12:20PM |
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Axel Werner | ActiFeed PLUS innovative Power Supply for AC EAF | - | Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG, Germany |
| 12:20PM-01:20PM | - | LUNCH BREAK | - | - | |
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SESSION 9 B - Technology Development and Manufacturing Solutions |
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| 10:40AM-11:00AM |
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Mike Nitschke | "Modernization of Roll Grinding Machines: An Economic Alternative to New Equipment" | - | H. Kleinknecht & Co. GmbH, Germany |
| 11:00AM-11:20AM |
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Davide Astesiano | Oxygen Lancing in a Flameless Burner Working with Hydrogen e Natural Gas Mixture | - | Tenova Italimpianti, Italy |
| 11:20AM-11:40AM |
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YAP Chin Seng | Fabrication of Reinforcement and Welded Reinforcement Fabric (MESH) | - | CARES, UK |
| 11:40AM-12:00PM |
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Christian Queens | Higher Efficiency and Lower NOx with the Tenova THSQ Burner Family - Retrofit Solution of Burners for Heating Hoods in Batch Annealing Furnaces (BAF) | - | LOI Thermprocess GmbH, Germany |
| 12:00PM-12:20PM |
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Tingwei Wei | "Nitric Passivation and Recycled Wastewater Conditions for Martensitic Stainless Steel " | - | Walsin Liwal Corporation, Taiwan |
| 12:20PM-01:20PM | - | LUNCH BREAK | - | - | |
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SESSION 10 A - Process Innovation in Steel Manufacturing |
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| 01:20PM-01:40PM |
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Joon-Beom Park | Influence of Reducing Gas Composition on Slag Wettability in Blast Furnaces | - | Hyundai Steel, Korea |
| 01:40PM-02:00PM |
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Zhao Dongwei | R&D Progress and Technical Difficulties Analysis of the Intelligent Grading System for Scrap Steel | - | Yonyou Network Co.Ltd, China |
| 02:00PM-02:20PM |
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Dr. Aitber Bizhanov | Improving the Properties of Zinc-Containing Dust Briquettes for Rotary Hearth Furnaces Using a Composite Binder | - | Sichuan Jianjie Composite Materials Co., Ltd., China |
| 02:20PM-02:40PM |
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K Kuhnle | Shifting the Process Control Paradigm: Inline Austenite Phase Fraction Measurement in Continuous AHSS Production | - | IMS Messsysteme, Germany |
| 02:40PM-03:00PM |
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Bulut Mehmet ÖZYIĞIT | Third generation Blowstab® Cooling High Strength Steel (HSS) | - | John Cockerill India Limited, India |
| 03:00PM-03:20PM |
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Tomoya Fukutomi | Development of a Manually Adjustable Roll Width for H-Beams | - | JFE Steel Co,Ltd., Japan |
| 03:20PM-03:40PM | - | NETWORKING BREAK | - | - | |
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SESSION 10 B - Optimizing Steel Plant Performance |
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| 01:20PM-01:40PM |
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Xavier Lhoest | Volteron™: Scalable Electrochemical Ironmaking for Carbon-Free Steel Production | - | John Cockerill, Belgium |
| 01:40PM-02:00PM |
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Paul Shikhmetoff | Operational Results of Inteco PTI Chemical Energy and SwingdoorTM Installations in DC and AC EAFs Using Scrap, Hot Metal and DRI | - | INTECO Process Technology International, USA |
| 02:00PM-02:20PM |
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Nicola Pontoni | MIDA QLP: Continuous and Intelligent Innovation in Endless Casting and Rolling for Long Products | - | Danieli & CO S.p.A., Italy |
| 02:20PM-02:40PM |
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Martin Paul Smith | Good Design and Operation Results in Excellent Copper Stave Condition after 15 Years | - | Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH, Austria |
| 02:40PM-03:00PM |
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Adil Akil Chogle | Refurbishing and Optimization of an Organic Rankine Cycle System for Reheat Furnace Waste Heat Recovery in NatSteel Singapore | - | Gas Cleaning Technologies Inc., USA |
| 03:00PM-03:20PM |
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Tomohiro Katsumi | "Renewal of the Offline Restraightening Machine in the Medium Shape Factory" | - | Topy Industries, Limited, Japan |
| 03:20PM-03:40PM | - | NETWORKING BREAK | - | - | |
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SESSION 11 A - Driving the Next-Gen of Steel Rolling Mills |
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| 03:40PM-04:00PM |
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Ritesh Mohini | Key Highlights and Achievements of Recent HSM and CSP Supplied by SMS | - | SMS group |
| 04:00PM-04:20PM |
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Zhao Zikai | Research on Key Technologies and Industrial Application Analysis of Precision Strip 20-Stand Reversible Cold Rolling Mill | - | MCC-SFRE Heavy Industry Equipment Co., Ltd., China |
| 04:20PM-04:40PM |
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Christoph Klebba | One RSB®, Two Rolling Lines: Transferable 3-Roll Technology for Flexible SBQ Production | - | Friedrich Kocks GmbH & CO KG, Germany |
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SESSION 11 B - Smart Safety for Smarter Steel Plant |
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| 03:40PM-04:00PM | Jeff Adams | The Dangers of Radiation in the Steel Industry | - | RadComm Radiation Detection Systems, Canada | |
| 04:00PM-04:20PM | Taichi Kakazu | Robots make furnace-related work safer | - | JP Steel Plantech, Japan | |
| 04:20PM-04:40PM |
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Giuseppe Zanzi | Transforming Safety Through Technology: Advanced Intelligent Acoustic Technology Water Risk Detection | - | Tenova S.p.A., Italy |
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CEO Panel Discussion for Technology: Forging a Sustainable and Smart Future for ASEAN Steel |
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| 04:40PM-05:25PM | Bernhard Steeken | CEO Panel Discussion for Technology | - | Chief Sales Officer, SMS Group | |
| 04:40PM-05:25PM | Dr. Alexander Fleischanderl | CEO Panel Discussion for Technology | - | Primetals Technologies GmbH, Germany | |
| 04:40PM-05:25PM |
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Nicola Patrizi | CEO Panel Discussion for Technology | - | Managing Director, Danieli |
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