15th Middle East Iron & Steel Conference

2011 is the year that the world’s eyes are on the MENA region, meaning Metal Bulletin’s 15^th annual Middle East Iron & Steel conference – now firmly established as the largest and most important gathering of the region’s steel community – is now more crucial to attend than ever. This December the Grand Hyatt in Dubai once again plays host to hundreds of top executives from the world’s steel industry, from producers to government officials; traders to end-users, all to discuss what this historic but volatile year will mean for Middle East Iron & Steel.

Acknowledged as the largest and most important event in the region’s calendar, Metal Bulletin Events’ 15th Middle East Iron and Steel Conference will bring together the world’s leading steel producers, government officials, miners, traders and end-users to discuss the key issues affecting supply, demand, price and the industry at large in one of the most diverse markets in the world.

Benefits of attending:

· Hear from not only producers of steel but also construction companies: How will large oil and gas and building projects continue to shape up? What opportunities will infrastructure investment provide to your business?

· Imports: Discover what the views of suppliers to the Middle East are and their business strategies for 2012

· Technology: With two detailed technology sessions, gain a vital update on how to best streamline your process, reduce costs and make your product more competitive

· Understand the future of investments in local steel production capacities after the MENA region’s historic year of change

· The outlook steel demand in the region at the largest meeting of the regional market: What volumes of imports will continue to be needed and how will this affect your operations?

· This is your chance to meet not only other producers of steel, traders and service providers but also buyers. With such an important forum for brokering business deals and gaining key market information, can you afford to miss out?

What past delegates had to say:

“Best attended and most informative steel meeting in the region”
Dave Edwards, Project Director, WS Atkins Overseas Ltd

“A great place to meet and close business deals”
Dhiren Patel, Managing Director, Arcelor Mittal International FZE

“It is a real networking opportunity with global market leaders and decision makers and the same time and place”
Bahram Moeinvafa, Technical Director, Rareglove Inc

“The conference provides an excellent platform to network with all the major players in the region”
B.S.Shetty, Commercial Manager, Al Ghurair Iron and Steel

“Information provided will allow our company to plan strategic direction for the near future”
Greg Podlecki, Sales Manager, TM GE Automation Systems