Asian Steel Conference, being organised by Steelworld, is acknowledged as one of the biggest gathering of iron and steel industry professionals in the Asian region. 'Asian Steel Conference' has been providing a neutral platform for the steel business houses from regions like Indian subcontinent, China, Gulf, SE Asia and Europe to share knowledge, technologies as well as markets.

Every year, the conference addresses vital issues of the iron and steel industry in the region. As China is the world largest steel producer and consumer and India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, any change in the industry perspective of these countries will have a major impact on international iron and steel trade.

Today, iron ore and coal linkages, met coke availability and fluctuating finished steel prices are the main concerns for the industry. What is the short term and long term perspective regarding raw materials for steel? Except the Asian steel markets, the rest of the world has not fully come out from the recession; it is time to identify the new emerging markets and invent new products. Which are these products? Where are the emerging markets and where will the international trade reach by 2012? What strategies are required to tap these markets?

The viability, longevity and growth of any manufacturing based business largely depend on technology. Technology can be the strongest driver of cost competitiveness and can provide the required cutting edge to overcome competition. What is the right technology for a particular product? How local conditions affect the selection of technology? How much should be the 'cost' of technology?

These and many other crucial issues, regional industry profiles, success stories, technology updates will be discussed and debated in the conference. Apart from these, there will be absorbing panel discussions, networking luncheons and relaxing evening dinners which will make this event meaningful, informative and thus IMPORTANT.