Conference programme (preliminary)

2nd Flat Steel Market conference - 18 September 2012
08.00-09.00	Registration and refreshments - networking
09.00-09.15	Welcome word from the organisers Mr. Evgeny Oakes CEO Our Metals & CTN Centre UK
09.15-09.30	Opening speech from Government Body: Mr. Ibrahim Senel Deputy Undersecretary, Ministry of Economy, Turkey Governmental policies and programs development. Recent investments in flat steel industry in Turkey.
09.30-10.00	Session 1: Flat steel market assessment. Mr. Tuncay Sergen President YISAD and Sergen Metal, Turkey Flat steel supply and demand balance. Drivers behind the recent flat steel price trends. Trends and changes in the international flat steel market and its impact.
10.00-10.30	Session 2: Turkish flat steel industry and the implications for the EU region. Dr. Veysel Yayan General Secretary DCUD Turkish Iron and Steel Producers Association Turkey Recent history and perspective of flat steel consumption in Turkey. An overview of flat steel trade betweenTurkey and EU.
10.30-11.00	Coffee-break, networking
11.00-11.30	Session 3: Future of steel raw materials. Mr. Vadim Grinberg Editor Chief Ruslom, Russia What are the implications in terms of raw material supply? Forecast of prices for iron ore, coal and scrap in 2012 and beyond.
11.30-12.00	Session 4: Service centres - re-design of distribution system. Mr. Ahmet Soybas, General Manager, Soybas,Turkey Restructure of service centre - what is the capacity and what is the mechanism? What type of measure should be taken to improve efficiencies and in which areas of service centres? Development of export market.
12.00-13.00	Lunch, networking
13.00-14.00	Session 5: a famous economist speaking on current issues Dr. Deniz Gokce will discuss the hottest topics in global economy and their possible effects on the flat steel market. He will also give satisfactory answers to help you to plan the near and mid future. economy, mind and ethics, international economic trends, economic crisis causes and solutions, critical approach to Turkish and global economy.
14.00-14.30	Coffee-break, networking
14.30-15.00	Session 6: New horizons in automotive sector. Mr. Can Komar CEO Neksport, Turkey Supply and demand in flat steel for automotive industry. Responding to changing demand from the automotive industry. R&D projects in flat steel.
15.00-15.30	Session 7: Flat steel in pipe sector. Mr. Mehmet Zeren Secretary General Steel Pipe Manufacturer's Association To which extent consumers are utilising import of flat steel? Why import when there is overcapacity in the local market? Are there problems with quality?
15.30-16.00	Session 8: Opportunities in galvanized steel market. Mr. Tolga Kisacikoglu President Galva Metal, Turkey
16.00-16.30	Coffee-break, networking
16.30-17.30	Session 9: Future of flat steel industry - FORUM 8-10 panelists who are experts in various fields such as customs, shipping, steel trading, steel manufacturing, distribution, automotive, pipe & construction - will offer their knowledge and expertise in Q&A discussion session with the participants. Among forum agenda: flat steel trade and the impact of regulation, industry expectations and developments, future markets shifts in flat steel, quality and price issues, import/export success strategies, competitive advantages, investment opportunities, Turkey's target 2023. Expert in the field of customs and trade. Mr. Tevfik Usta Istanbul Regional Director Ministry of Customs and Trade Expert in the field of shipping. Capt. Alev Tunc Board Member, IMEAK DTO Maritime Chamber of Commerce General Manager, Bora Denizcilik, Turkey Expert in the field of steel pipes. Mr. Ahmet Kamil Erciyas President Erciyas Sirketler Grubu, Turkey Expert in the field of flat steel manufacturing. Mr. Mehmet Cakmur, Deputy General Manager, MMK Metalurji, Turkey Expert in the field of economics. Mr. Deniz Gokce Author and Economist Expert in the field of automotive and steel industry. Mr. Can Komar, CEO Neksport Expert in the field of steel trading. Mr. Harun Bozoklar, Steel Trading Director, Energy Holding, Turkey
17.30-18.30	Evening reception

Conference is under support from:

• DCUD - Turkish Iron and Steel Producers Association
• DCH - Rolling Mills Association
• TUCSA - Turkish Constructional Steelwork Association
• IMSAD - Association of Turkish Building Material Producers
• TMB - Turkish Contractors Association
• YISAD - Flat Steel Import, Export and Industry Association
• CEBID - Turkish Steel Pipe Manufacturers Association
• CIB - Turkish Steel Exporters' Association
• PASIAD - Association of Stainless Steel Industrialists and Businessmen

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