Gulf Iron & Steel Conference 2007

Steel Guru as media partner is proud to present Gulf Iron & Steel Conference which is organized by SteelWorld on 29th -30th January 2007 at Expo Centre, Sharjah, UAE.

Asia has always been the leader in world steel consumption with around half of the world steel demand generated in Asian markets. The Asian region comprises of developing countries where infrastructural development is on the forefront of the agenda. This is especially true in case of gulf region where infrastructure development is on the upswing. One can see construction activity going on all over the region. This is expected to continue for years to come and thus steel demand in the region will expand rapidly. All this makes gulf one of the most favoured destinations for not only to steel makers but to all the allied businesses too.

As we all know, gulf region is a net importer of steel. The sources are Turkey, CIS countries, Ukraine, China, India and so on. With the expected growth in demand of steel, many business houses have announced brownfield as well as greenfield expansion programmes which will substantially increase the steel making capacity of the region. Along with it, down the line facilities like rolling, slitting, galvanizing, fabrication are also coming up. Indeed, iron & steel industry in the gulf region is all set for a long leap in next few years!!

Programs

Day I: 29 January 2007

09.30 AM Registration

10.30 AM Inauguration Function

11.15 AM Coffee Break

11.45 AM Business Session I – Panel Discussion

Iron & Steel Industry in Gulf – Opportunities & Threats

Panelists : Experts / Veterans from Gulf Steel Industry

01.00 PM Lunch

02.00 PM Business Session II

Technology – Enabler for Cost Competitiveness & Growth

Chairman: Mr.Raman Madhok (Al Ghurair Group)

Presentations

ABB

Danieli SpA

Vesuvius Corporation S.A.

LWB Refractories

03.30 PM Coffee Break

03.45 PM Business Session III

Steel Fabrication – Challenges Ahead

Chairman: Dr.P.Mukundan

Presentations

SancoFzc

Atema Inc

Tinius Oleen

05.15 PM Conclusion

07.30 PM Cocktail Dinner Get-Together at Ajman Beach Hotel

(adjacent to Ajman Kempinski).

The Pickup Bus will leave Sharjah Expo Center at 7.pm

Day II: 30 January 2007

10.00 AM Business Session IV

Prominent Projects – Problems & Prospects

Chairman: Mr.A.Dayal (ETA – Steel Division)

Presentations

Al Sohar Group

Al Ghurair Group

Gulf Organisation for Industrial Co-Operation

Hamriyah Free Zone Authority

11.45 PM Coffee Break

12.00 Noon Business Session V

Steel Trading – Emerging Markets & Emerging Applications

Chairman: Mr.S.M.Rao (Al Sohar Group)

Presentations

Arcelor-Mittal Steels

United Gulf Steel Mills

H & K, India

Zamil Steel

01.30 PM Lunch

02.30 PM Open Forum Discussions

03.30 PM Closing Remarks

Venue

Expo Centre, Sharjah, UAE

For further contact

Anita Chadekar

Tel : 91-22-2619 2376

Fax : 91-22- 2616 2817

Anita Chandekar <adc@steelworld.com>