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    December 5, 2023

    Tampa Steel Conference will be here before you know it!

    Written by David Schollaert

    The 2024 Tampa Steel Conference is less than two months away. It is one of the premier domestic steel conferences and a great compliment to our record-breaking SMU Steel Summit this past August.

    In addition to our compelling program with the latest forecasts and intel from industry leaders, you’ll find all the great options Tampa, Fla., offers during the winter months: Outdoor networking receptions, a golf tournament, and a harbor tour of Port Tampa Bay.

    David Schollaert

    David Schollaert is deputy editor-in-chief for Steel Market Update. David joined SMU after more than a decade in the metals and mining industry in a myriad of different roles. Much of his early experience and expertise were within the coverage and analysis of steel-making raw materials and served previously as senior editor of the CRU Prices Service. Most recently, however, before his return to market analysis, David held roles as a metals buyer and an operations manager for raw material suppliers. He can be contacted at david@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-720-1008.

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