worldsteel’s next Open Forum will take place on 2 – 3 June 2026 in Brussels, Belgium.
The Open Forum is a biennial conference that addresses topics of interest to the steel industry ecosystem by engaging stakeholders beyond steelmakers, including equipment manufacturers, suppliers, policymakers, environmental NGOs, financial institutions, and academia.
The future of steel lies in collaboration and knowledge sharing, and our event provides a vital platform for networking and idea exchange.
This year, we will take stock of the transition to date and discuss critical enablers. Specific topics include physical climate risk, regional decarbonisation strategies, carbon costing, chain of custody, and much more.
To meet ambitious climate goals, it is imperative that we understand the challenges and work constructively on the enablers that allow steelmakers to move further and faster.
Location
The Open Forum 2026 will take place at the hotel Cardo Brussels.
Registration
The Open Forum 2026 will accommodate approximately 150 in‑person participants.
Participation will be limited to two representatives per organisation. The event will be live‑streamed (option available only to worldsteel members).
Participation in the Open Forum is free of charge for worldsteel members. A fee of €500 (excluding VAT) is charged for non‑members (including gala dinner & walking tour).
For more details and registration, click this link.
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