Primetals Technologies
Dubai, UAE

Event

Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2026

Location

Dubai, UAE

Date

16 November 2026 - 18 November 2026

Venue

Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre

Join Us at MEIS 2026

The region's leading event for the iron and steel industry is taking place again in Dubai.

Connect with industry leaders and gain insights into the latest market trends and innovations. Engage with experts from around the world.

Primetals Technologies will be represented by a team of experts and looks forward to welcoming you and discussing the latest market trends and challenges.

For further information about the event and to register, please visit the official event website.

Visit Us at Our Booth A40

We would be delighted to welcome you to our booth!

Talk to our experts: Our technology specialists will be available to answer your questions about the latest industry trends, including the digitalization of all production processes and advanced process optimization.

Schedule a meeting: Do you want to schedule a meeting with our experts?
Contact us, and we will be happy to arrange a meeting with you in advance.

Our Participation

Primetals Technologies is pleased to participate in this year’s event. Our experts will share insights into the steel industry, the latest technological advancements, and the key trends shaping the future of metals production.

Panel Discussion

"Green Technology Innovation"

Panelist: Dr. Alexander Fleischanderl
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2:25 pm (GMT+4)

The following questions will be addressed during this session:

  • Which technologies are delivering measurable emissions and energy reductions?
  • How can existing plants decarbonize without major new investment?
  • Where are steelmakers seeing the strongest commercial returns?

Presentation

"Innovative DR and EAF Solutions for maximum Performance, Quality, and Value"

Speakers: Wolfgang Sterrer and Hans-Jörg Krassnig
When: Tuesday, November 17, 3:35 pm (GMT+4)

The following insights will be shared during this session:

This presentation highlights the benefits of an integrated DRI-EAF approach, focusing on process synergies, energy efficiency, operational flexibility, and product quality. Recent projects, including the Dillinger and ROGESA decarbonization initiative in Germany, demonstrate how optimized DRI and EAF solutions can significantly reduce CO₂ emissions while maintaining competitiveness and meeting the quality requirements of demanding steel grades. Industrial examples illustrate how integrated technology expertise delivers high performance, quality, and value across the entire steelmaking process.

Participants from Primetals Technologies at MEIS 2026

Dr. Alexander Fleischanderl

Chief Technology Officer & Head of Green Steel

Wolfgang Sterrer

Vice President Direct Reduction

Hans-Jörg Krassnig

Vice President Electric Steelmaking

Venue

Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre

Address
King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St
Al Sufouh 1
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

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A Look Back

Primetals Technologies Booth at MEIS 2025

November 17-19, 2025

MEIS 2025 – Dubai, UAE

Dubai once again became the meeting point for the global steel industry, as nearly 1,500 registrations from 62 countries and 536 companies gathered for the Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2025. Around half of delegates came from the Middle East. Primetals Technologies welcomed interested visitors at the booth with expert discussions on process optimization, sustainability, and digitalization. Our experts joined a panel on decarbonization, while our team gave a presentation on the importance of digitalization for green steel. Primetals was also featured in the Live Lounge podcast, where around 16 market leader interviews were recorded.

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November 18-20, 2024

MEIS 2024 – Dubai, UAE

The Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2024 brought together over 1,300 delegates from 61 countries and over 600 companies. Primetals Technologies’ booth attracted many visitors with its interactive 3D plant models and expert discussions on green steel and digitalization. Dr. Alexander Fleischanderl joined a panel on “Is the Region Poised to Become a Leader in the Production of DRI and Green Steel?”, while Christoph Aichinger and Wolfgang Sterrer hosted a workshop on “Defining Synergies from Pelletizing and Direct Reduction to Green Steel”, making it a standout event for industry networking and innovation.

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November 20-22, 2023

MEIS 2023 – Dubai, UAE

The 26th MEIS, the established leading annual gathering for the iron and steel industry in the MENA region, attracted more than 1,000 visitors this year. Our booth played a central role as a networking hub, facilitating meaningful connections with both existing customers and prospective clients. Dr. Alexander Fleischanderl contributed to the panel discussion on "DRI Production in the Context of Steel Decarbonization – Gulf Countries as Net Exporters?" while Wolfgang Sterrer delivered a speech on "Shaping the Future of Direct Reduction and Green Ironmaking."

In person

Industry Trends

Steelmaking

Long Rolling

Agglomeration

Ironmaking

Continuous Casting

Endless Casting & Rolling

Hot Rolling

Cold Rolling

Processing

Non-Ferrous

Environmental Solutions

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