Features

Final Thoughts

Written by David Schollaert & Ethan Bernard

August 17, 2025

The Steel Summit 2025 launch sequence has been initiated. We are preparing to explore the frontiers of the flat-rolled universe and go deep into uncharted steel territory.

Many of you have already registered. Attendees stand at 1,400+, and rising. You have downloaded the Summit app (available here). You have perused the exciting agenda and have already mapped out plans for the can’t-miss events of the conference (Spoiler alert: all of them). Maybe you’ve even started networking just to stay ahead of the game.

As you can see, if you haven’t registered, you don’t want to be left out of the fun. (You can still register here.)

Speaking of fun… Ahead of the conference, we just wanted to do a little crossword. We’ll feature a few companies involved with Summit, a couple of facts about the SMU universe, and – of course – a little about steel. Consider it a fun teaser ahead of the event.

For a full list of all the wonderful speakers, sponsors, and attendees, click here. And, as always, thanks for all your support!

Steel Summit crossword

Click here to attempt the crossword.

Need help? Click here to see the answers.

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.

Ethan Bernard

Ethan Bernard is managing editor for Steel Market Update. He previously worked for American Metal Market as a copy editor in the New York office for two years, starting in 2008. Later, he copy edited AMM’s monthly magazine on a freelance basis from 2015 until 2017. With experience in financial copywriting and textbook publishing, he holds a BA in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley, and an MFA. in Creative Writing from New York University. He can be reached at ethan@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-759-7871.