Join Us at Europe Steel Markets 2026
Join us at Europe Steel Markets, where industry leaders will discuss strategies to navigate the evolving steel market landscape. This conference offers valuable insights for steel manufacturers, industry analysts, and policymakers looking to adapt to market changes while driving sustainable growth. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in Europe's dynamic steel industry.
For further information about the event and for registration, please visit the official event website.
Our Participation
Primetals Technologies is excited to participate in this year’s event and share expert insights into the steel industry. We will present the latest advancements and key topics shaping the future of metals production.
Session 8
"Voestalpine + Primetals Technologies hydrogen fines reduction + electric smelting keynote showcase"
Speaker: Dr. Gerald Wimmer - Vice President Converter Steelmaking
When: Wednesday, June 10, 9:20 a.m. (GMT+1)
The following insights will be shared during this session:
One is an Austrian steelmaking powerhouse, the other a top-tier global iron and steelmaking technology supplier with its largest location in Austria. Together, we are trying to revolutionize the way iron ore is converted into low-emission hot metal for use in steel production. In this session, voestalpine and Primetals Technologies will jointly present the innovative Hy4Smelt demonstration plant in Linz and answer questions on how this technology will contribute to European steel decarbonization.
Session 9
"Decarbonization and Technology"
Participant: Dr. Gerald Wimmer - Vice President Converter Steelmaking
When: Wednesday, June 10, 10:05 a.m. (GMT+1)
The following insights will be shared during this session:
- The various routes steelmakers are taking to decarbonize operations
- Technology developments that will assist in decarbonizing steelmaking
- How steelmakers can secure low-emission iron units to feed steel production
- The extent to which policy measures have facilitated decarbonization
Speaker from Primetals Technologies at ESM 2026
Dr. Gerald Wimmer
Vice President Converter Steelmaking
Dr. Gerald Wimmer
Vice President Converter Steelmaking
