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SMU Steel Summit: The clock is ticking!
Written by Ethan Bernard
June 28, 2024
July is less than a week away, which means SMU’s Steel Summit in August is just around the corner.
Nearly 900 steel industry professionals from about 400 companies have already registered to attend the Summit, Aug. 26-28 at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) in Atlanta.
The Summit will feature speakers from all facets of the steel supply chain, as well as analysts, economists, and associations. You’ll hear the latest on steel prices, trade, demand, and more. There will also be plenty of opportunities to network and grow your industry connections.
Check out the agenda to see what topics experts will speak about at this year’s Summit.
NexGen Award
Nominations for the recipient of the SMU NexGen Leadership Award are now closed. Who will be recognized as one of the industry’s top rising talents? Three finalists will be picked from the nomination pool and we’ll present the 2024 award to one of the deserving young professionals at the Summit.
Please visit our website to register and to find more information about the Summit.
Get ready for another exciting SMU Steel Summit.
We hope to see you in Atlanta!

Ethan Bernard
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