International Iron Ore & Green Steel Summit

The International Iron Ore & Green Steel Summit is the premier conference for steelmakers and procurement executives focused on the shift toward environmental responsibility and carbon neutrality in steel manufacturing. Engage with industry leaders, innovators, and peers to explore groundbreaking strategies and solutions for sustainable steel production. Experience insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and the latest developments driving the green steel transformation.

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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.

Presentation

"What Will the Next Generation of MIDREX Plants Look Like?"

Speaker: Johannes Rothberger - Technical Sales Manager
When: Wednesday, June 24, 12:15 p.m. (GMT+1)

The following insights will be shared during this session:

The direct reduced iron (DRI) industry is undergoing a period of transformation. DRI is positioned to become one of the fastest-growing commodities in the steel value chain, driven by steel industry decarbonization, the need for low-carbon feedstock alternatives to scrap for electric arc furnaces, and increasingly stringent environmental regulations. The industry also requires practical solutions in the near term: plants that can operate profitably with today's natural gas while building in flexibility for tomorrow's hydrogen economy; systems that maximize energy efficiency and material recovery, minimize waste, and reduce water consumption; and digital tools that optimize operations in real time. The presentation will give an overview of the technological advances that define the transition of the steel industry and the next generation of MIDREX Plants.

Panel

"Retrofitting or Revolution? Which Ironmaking Pathways Can Actually Scale Before 2030"

Participant: Wolfgang Sterrer - Vice President Direct Reduction
When: Thursday, June 25, 11:50 a.m. (GMT+1)

The following questions will be addressed during this discussion:

• How can DRI/EAF transitions be sequenced, and what are the technical hurdles and risks mills face when shifting away from BF routes?  
• How do ore quality, pelletising capacity, and energy supply influence which pathways can realistically scale before 2030?  
• Which routes offer the fastest scalable emissions reductions over the next decade, and where do the biggest bottlenecks remain?