Talks and conferences
In-depth discussions and debates on key issues for the industry
The agenda of talks and conferences
Three days of conferences, talks, and discussions: at Made in Steel, entrepreneurs, industry leaders,
speakers, and policy makers from both Italy and abroad engage in dialogue.
This year's theme centers on the beauty of steel,
its creative and versatile potential, and its crucial role in
sustainable development.
Save the date The venues
Four different locations host the conferences and speakers of Made in Steel. The siderweb Conference Room features the largest stage, hosting the main conference sessions, while the smaller and more intimate siderweb Arena hosts talks with a more specific and interactive format, encouraging audience engagement. The Steel Talking Arena and Speakers’ Corners are dedicated spaces for corporate presentations.
siderweb Conference Room
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The Beauty of steel: opening conference
In the grand central square of Made in Steel 2025, the eleventh edition of the international Conference and Exhibition officially kicks off. "The Beauty of Steel" is the guiding theme of this edition, celebrating steel as a key ally of progress and humanity. It highlights its strength, modernity, and brilliance, inspiring a deeper appreciation of its intrinsic and cultural value—a material at the core of our sustainable future.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Mercato & Dintorni: market trends and outlook for carbon steel
The market takes center stage. The fifth edition of 2025 of “Mercato & Dintorni”, siderweb’s monthly deep dive into steel industry trends, moves from the virtual space to a live, in-person event.
siderweb Arena
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
STEELOSA: a symbol of recicling and sustainability for the future
STEELOSA is an innovative bench made of 100 percent recycled steel. Sustainable, durable, and certified, it represents an environmentally friendly option that concretely demonstrates how recycling steel, a permanent and infinitely recyclable material, can contribute to a greener and more durable future.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Logistics and Manufacturing for the competitive development of the country
Organised by Confindustria.
The project "Welfare on the road" by Confindustria will be presented.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Technologies for traceability: a case study
An exchange of views to analyze existing technologies for traceability and digitization of production and logistics processes.
What opportunities exist for steelmaking by looking at the experience of other industrial and consumer supply chains such as pharmaceuticals, food and packaging?
siderweb Conference Room
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Industria & Acciaio 2050: a look into the future
“Industria e Acciaio 2050” is a strategic and forward-looking discussion on the future of the steel industry, with the goal of identifying the key scenarios that will shape this vital sector between now and 2050. How will we live in 2050? What types of steel will we need?
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Stainless steel: market and outlook
A sector grappling with unprecedented challenges that are set to reshape both production and distribution in Europe. This is the stainless steel industry, where every link in the supply chain is undergoing significant transformations.
siderweb Arena
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Outlook for the Chinese and Asian steel sectors
**conference held in English
A focus on the Asian and Chinese steel market to understand short- and medium-term prospects and their potential impact on Europe and Italy.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Challenges and future prospects for steel applications and usage
A roundtable discussion on the Challenges and opportunities of steel applications and usage.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Scrap: availability, pricing, and the challenges ahead
The scrap market under the microscope: through the perspectives of users, distributors, and traders, the discussion will explore the challenges facing the sector and the short- and medium-term outlook for Italy.
siderweb Conference Room
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Road to the future: decarbonizing the European steel industry while remaining competitive
**conference held in English
European steel producers have set out on the path to steel decarbonization, but the journey ahead is full of challenges and obstacles. At Made in Steel, the debate will bring together steel producers, European industry associations, technology suppliers, energy companies, and steel distributors.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Women building business
“Acciaio al femminile” is the siderweb project dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment in one of the most traditional sectors of our manufacturing, the steel industry.
The book written by Francesca Morandi, published by Il Sole 24 ORE, which collects interviews conducted as part of the same project, will be presented at the conference.
A preview of the dedicated docufilm will also be shown.
siderweb Arena
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Steel prices under the microscope: siderweb's methodology and market outlook
Prices: from origin to application. A key session focusing on steel prices. The event will explore siderweb's history and methodology for tracking steel product prices in the national market.
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