steelChallenge-19 registration open

steeluniversity, the education and training programme of the World Steel Association (worldsteel), announces the opening of registrations for the 19th edition of steelChallenge.

The competition takes place in two categories, student and industry. All entrants are tasked to produce a grade of steel meeting technical requirements at the lowest cost per tonne with carbon footprint requirements. The Regional Championship will be on 26th November 2024 from 12.00 UTC and will select a champion from each of our five regions – Americas, Europe & Africa, Asia – West, Asia- North, Asia – East and Oceania. Participants will have 24 hours to record successful runs of the chosen steelmaking simulators. 

Participants who register for this learning programme are given access to our Learning Solutions Directory to take e-learning courses, attend live masterclasses, interact with 3D models and practice on the simulator. There are also dedicated training workshops for top-level sponsors. 

For more details please visit steeluniversity.org. 

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• The World Steel Association (worldsteel) is one of the largest and most dynamic industry associations in the world, with members in every major steel-producing country. worldsteel represents steel producers, national and regional steel industry associations, and steel research institutes. Members represent around 85% of global steel production.
• steeluniversity is the education and training programme of the World Steel Association, delivering education and training to current and future employees of steel companies and related businesses.
• steelChallenge-19 is made possible by the generous sponsorship of: Asociación Latinoamericana del Acero (Alacero), Danieli, JSW, Unión de Empresas Siderúrgicas (UNESID), POSCO, HBIS, Gerdau, Korea Iron & Steel Association, Emirates Steel Arkan, JFE, Tata Steel, Ternium.