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    June 14, 2026

    SMU Steel Summit 2026: Have you secured your spot?

    Written by David Schollaert

    In just a little over two months, the flat-rolled steel industry will gather in Atlanta to uncover the decisions, innovations, and forces shaping the market today — and what’s coming next.

    From fresh takes on global trade, tariffs, and a USMCA review, to recycling, M&A, and market forecasting — we’ve added even more content to equip steel professionals at every level to navigate what’s next.

    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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