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    January 22, 2026

    Final Thoughts: SMU's Tampa Steel 2026 crossword

    Written by Ethan Bernard

    We are counting down the days until SMU’s Tampa Steel Conference. Taking place on Feb. 11-13, that’s Wednesday to Friday, there aren’t that many days left to count.

    Luckily, for those who haven’t, there is still time to register here. In the meantime, we thought we’d provide you with a handy-dandy SMU crossword. We feature things like sponsors, event topics, Tampa facts, etc. And those are just SOME of the things that make the conference so special, not to mention the Florida sunshine.

    Speaking of weather, you might have heard that a winter system is working its way to the States. We have our eyes peeled if the frosty mix causes any outages or disruptions.

    Heading to a location near you…

    Source: @mytherapistsays on Instagram

    Sunshine, and feeling fine

    Remember, in Tampa, that chill is one thing you definitely won’t have to worry about. We have more than 250 companies signed up and are closing in on 500 attendees. And the conference app is already available with the agenda and all participants listed. You are cleared to begin your networking! For those who’ve already registered, you should’ve received an email with a QR code. (Any app questions can be answered here: conferences@crugroup.com.)

    As per usual in the post-Covid world, there is no shortage of world events that might break during the conference. Greenland, anyone? There’s no better place to be than surrounded by your peers in the industry at such times, and you’ll always have the possibility to grab a beer. Should we start a pool on what wild events might happen?

    Without further ado, here is our Tampa Steel 2026 crossword. We look forward to seeing all of you soon!

    SMU’s Tampa Steel 2026 crossword

    You can complete the puzzle here.

    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.

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