Steel Guru, as official media partner, is proud to present China Iron and Steel Association and Metallurgical Council of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade’s 5th International Steel Market and Trade Conference 2007 on 25th to 27th March at White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou China.
2006 is another history making year for the steel industry. In 2006, China's crude steel production exceeded 420 million ton, accounting for 35% of the world total. In 2006, China became the world's biggest steel exporter. In 2006, the global steel output topped off 1.2 billion ton with the price indices buoyed up again and again to new historical highs. In 2006, Arcelor merged with Mittal Steel. There are many more for us to remember 2006 and there are as many that we could expect in 2007.
CISA and MC-CCPIT’s conference, after four success since it was established in 2000, expects to welcome over 500 high ranking delegates from the major international steel associations, consulting firms, producers, traders, consumers, financial institutions and logistics companies.
Conference focus
The important issues ahead, which will be addressed during the conference, include
How the global economic climate change will affect the international steel market?
Where the major regional markets will be heading?
How China should balance its production and demand?
There will be four panels in the conference, focusing respectively on Chinese Market, International Markets, International Trade and Modern Steel Logistics and major topics will include
1. Chinese steel production and consumption in 2006 and 2007
2. Chinese steel price evolution in 2006 and outlook for 2007
3. Chinese steel import and export and trade policy
4. Global steel production and market by region
5. International steel trade and trade policy
6. Development of steel market, electronic trading and processing centers
7. Important changes are taking place in the metals sector today.
Reasons for attending
1. An authoritative international forum organized by CISA and MC-CCPIT and attended by the major international steel associations, consulting firms, producers, traders, consumers, financial institutions and logistics service providers, etc
2. A leading international steel event held in the world's biggest steel producing and consuming country
3. A window to look into the development of the Chinese and global steel industry, market and trade
4. A platform of information exchange and dialogue between CISA as the representative of the Chinese steel industry and its counterparts in the rest of the world
Confirmed speakers and titles
1. Mr. Luo Bingsheng, Executive Vice Chairman and Secretary General, CISA
Performance of the Chinese Steel Industry in 2006 and 2007 Outlook
2. Mr. Li Shijun, Deputy Secretary General and Chief Analyst, CISA
Chinese Steel Market: Opportunities and Challenges
3. Mr. Jia Liangqun, Deputy General Manager, Mysteel.com
Analysis and Forecast on China's Steel Price Trend in 2007
4. Mr. Peter Marcus, Managing Partner, World Steel Dynamics
Chinese Steel: Changing, Consolidating, Conquering
5. Mr. John Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, CRU China
China Steel Market Outlook
6. Mr. Paul Scott, Research Manager - Carbon Steel, CRU
The Outlook for World Steel Sheet Markets
7. Mr. Peter Fish, Managing Director, MEPS
Steel Product Price Forecasts - Around the World
8. Mr. Roger Manser, Managing Editor, SBB
How China Made the Steel Market Bounce
9. Dr. Nae Hee, Han, Chief Economist, IISI
The World Steel Industry in 2006 and Outlook for 2007
10. Mr. David H. Phelps, President, American Institute for International Steel (AIIS)
Trade Policy, the Doha Round and Report on US and International Markets, a USA Perspective
11. Mr. Gorden Moffat, Director General, EUROFER
Steel Production, Market and Trade in the EU in 2006 and Outlook for 2007
12. Mr. Serefim Z. Afonin, President, Russian Union of Metal Exporters (RUME)
Steel Production, Market and Trade in Russia in 2006 and Prospects 2007
13. Mr. Masahiko Hosokawa, Managing Director, The Japan Iron and Steel Federation
Japan's Steel Production, Market and Trade in 2006 and Outlook for 2007
14. Mr. Yoon-Soo Sim, President, Korea Iron & Steel Association (KOSA)
Korea’s Steel Production, Market and Trade in 2006 and Outlook for 2007
15. Mr. Welling Tong, Chairman, ASEAN Iron and Steel Industry Federation
ASEAN Steel Markets
16. Mr. Amit Majumdar, Managing Director, Minmet Resources International
Reforms, Economy and the Indian Steel Industry
17. Mr. Guillermo Moreno, ILAFA (Latin American Steel Association)
Steel Production, Market and Trade in Latin America in 2006 and Prospects 2007
18. Mr. Dirk Matthys, Vice President, Arcelor Mittal
Arcelor Mittal's Global Strategy
19. Mr. Wang Heng, General Manager, Angang Group International Trade Corporation
Angang's Efforts in Exploring the International Market
20. Mr. Sun Wendong, Assistant General Manager, Wuhan Iron and Steel (Group) Corp. WISCO's Global Strategy
21. Mr. Zhang Ruosheng, General Manager, Guangzhou Iron and Steel Enterprises Holdings
Current Status of the Southern China Steel Markets and their Prospects in International Trade
22.Mr. Cen Shude, Deputy Alcalde, Lecong, Shunde, Guangdong Province, China
Current Situation and Future Development of Lecong Steel Market
Preliminary program
Sunday 25 March 2007
09.00-18.00 - Registration in White Swan Hotel
18.00-20.00 - Welcome Reception
Monday 26 March 2007
08.30-17.00 – Meeting
Tuesday 27 March 2007
08.30-17.00 – Meeting
Wednesday 28 March 2007
08.30-16.00 - Post-conference Field Trip
Post conference field trip
The conference will be followed by a field trip to Guangzhou South China Metals Trading Center and Lecong Steel Market on March 28, 2007. The cost of the trip is US$100 per head. Delegates interested in the field trip are requested to indicate their participation in the registration form
Conference language
The official language of the conference is Chinese and English. Simultaneous translation will be provided during presentation and discussion.
Registration
A delegate registration fee is USD1300 before February 25th 2007 and USD1500 afterwards.
The fee is inclusive of documentation, translation, conference venues, refreshments, lunches and dinners etc but does not include the cost of accommodation.
Registration can only be confirmed upon the receipt of payment or proof of payment. The deadline for advance registration will be March 20th 2007. After this date, registration can only be made by cash on the conference site. An additional USD50 will be charged for on-site registration even though the registration form has been received beforehand.
Cancellation received in writing before March 15 will be refunded less USD200 administration fee. Thereafter, cancellations are not refundable although delegate substitution could be accepted.
You can obtain the registration form and payment instructions by sending a mail at research@steelguru.com.
Accommodation
Accommodation at preferential price has been reserved at the White Swan Hotel where the conference is going to be held. Please indicate your hotel reservation in the registration form.
Accommodation is not included in the registration fee and should be paid by delegates at the hotel check-in. Hotel confirmation will be sent to you along with the confirmation of the conference registration.
White Swan Hotel, Shamian Island, Guangzhou, China; Tel: +86-20-81886968
VISA
Visas are the responsibility of individual delegates.
However, if you require a letter of invitation, please contact the conference organization office in written form, with your personal data such as nationality, date of birth, passport number and job title.
Contact Details
Ms. May Bai or Ms. Iris Zeng
Conference Division, MC-CCPIT
46 Dongsi Xidajie, Beijing 100711, PR China
Tel: 0086 10 65253747 / 85110095
Fax: 0086 10 85110094
E-Mail: conference@mc-ccpit.com
