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In this fireside chat, Barry Schneider, President and COO of Steel Dynamics Inc., shares how SDI’s strategic investments have built a vertically integrated supply chain that’s uniquely resilient in today’s volatile market. We’ll explore the shifting impact of tariffs, evolving trade frameworks like USMCA, and SDI’s role in adapting supply chains and raw material sourcing. Barry will also shed light on the company’s alignment with customer needs and its deep commitment to workforce development. It will be a rare opportunity to hear directly from a leader redefining sustainability and performance in domestic steel.

Reliance, Inc. President and CEO Karla Lewis will talk about what it means to lead North America’s largest metals service center chain in a time of rapid technological innovation and equally abrupt changes to trade policy. We’ll also discuss the outlook for demand in some of the key end markets that Reliance serves – including nonres construction. Finally, we’ll ponder where she sees the company going not just next year but five years or even a decade from now.

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In this unique conversation, Máximo Vedoya, CEO of Ternium, shares his vision for steering one of the industry’s most dynamic companies through volatility, technological transformation, and trade disruption. From tariff impacts and supply chain recalibration to digital innovation and sustainable steelmaking, Vedoya will offer strategic insights into what’s next for flat-rolled steel. And he’ll also reflect on leadership lessons, advancing workforce, and how cross-border collaboration is shaping the sector.

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The scrap market has been sideways this summer. When will it break out and how are tariffs affecting prices?  We’ll take an in-depth look at SMU’s new ferrous scrap survey and explore what’s going on in the market with industry veterans from Steel Market Update and SA Recycling.

We are excited to introduce a new Women of Steel panel at the 2025 Steel Summit. Our panelists will share their personal journeys, including their experiences, challenges, and achievements, from growing their careers in the steel and metals industries.

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Join veteran U. S. Steel executive Rob Kopf for a conversation on the future of U. S. Steel’s flat-rolled business in the wake of the company’s landmark partnership with Nippon Steel. The discussion will explore how demand is expected to evolve in the coming years, the new flat-rolled grades positioned to meet that demand, and how the company is preparing for challenges and opportunities ranging from AI to the next supply chain disruption.

How will AI impact your business this year? In five years? Where should you be investing? What's reality and what's hype? You’ve read about ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Google Gemini, and other AI tools that will be changing the way we work, both in the short and longer term. As a business leader you want to leverage this technology to increase both productivity and profits. So, what should you know now? Where should you be investing?

During this fast-moving, informative and entertaining presentation, Forbes technology columnist and consultant Gene Marks, CEO of The Marks Group, will share his thoughts on the biggest technology and AI trends that will affect your industry in the near and long term and help you make the right investment decisions.

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As the flat-rolled steel market grapples with shifting tariffs, rising costs, and overcapacity, the service center sector finds itself navigating unpredictable terrain. In this panel, industry leaders Geoff Gilmore, Rick Marabito, and Todd Leebow share how technology is transforming operations, inventory strategies are adapting to volatility, and what it takes to stay competitive in a high-stakes environment. From trade disruptions to workforce decisions, this session promises a frontline view into the evolving realities of running a steel service center today.

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