AIST European Steel Forum 2026

Explore the latest innovations, trends, and technologies shaping the steel industry at the AIST European Steel Forum. This event brings together industry professionals for in-depth discussions on steelmaking advancements, sustainability practices, and strategies to address global challenges. With expert-led sessions and networking opportunities, the forum is designed for engineers, executives, and thought leaders seeking to drive progress and innovation in the steel sector.

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Panel Discussion

"Carbon-Free Energy Sources for the European Industry"

Panelist: Dr. Alexander Fleischanderl
When: Tuesday, October 27, 2:00 pm (GMT+1)

The following insights will be shared during this session:

How are energy-intensive sectors outside steel retooling for net zero? This panel convenes leaders from the aluminum, cement, refractory and lime industries to benchmark strategies, share lessons and assess scale-up pathways. We will examine the roles of green hydrogen, direct electrification, energy efficiency, and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), alongside constraints in renewable power supply, H2 infrastructure and process requirements. By benchmarking approaches and economics, we aim to clarify near-term actions, longer-term technology bets and the market signals required to accelerate deployment, and which collaborations can unlock investable decarbonization pathways.