Analysis
August 18, 2026
SMU Steel Summit 2026: Buckle up, baby!
Written by David Schollaert
The countdown is on! Steel Summit is less than a week away. Will you be in the room?
If you haven’t signed up yet, what are you waiting for? Time is of the essence! Register now!
The steel industry will descend on Atlanta in just six days. They will come from more than 550 companies and 30-plus countries to network, negotiate, exchange ideas, plan, dream, and examine what’s at stake and what lies ahead for steel.
Don’t miss this chance to be in the room with 1,600-plus industry professionals addressing today’s most pressing dynamics and tomorrow’s drivers.
We are on pace for another historic turnout. More than 1,400 steel industry professionals are already confirmed to attend the Summit on Aug. 24-26 at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) in Atlanta.
Who’s coming and whom will you meet?
If you haven’t already, don’t forget to download the conference app—App Store or Google Play—and get instant access to the industry’s largest gathering. Start planning and networking before you arrive, and ensure you’re fully prepared to maximize every moment on site.
What to expect at Summit 2026?
Across three days, SMU Steel Summit will bring the North American flat-rolled steel supply chain together for timely market analysis, executive perspectives, and practical conversations on the forces shaping the year ahead.
- Steel outlook: Forecasting the road to 2027
- Executive conversations: Strategy from the steel supply chain
- Trade, tariffs and the Americas steel equation
- Demand drivers: Automotive, construction, energy and industrial markets
- The downstream market: Service, inventory and customer strategy
- Technology, risk management and steelmaking inputs
From market outlooks and trade policy to executive strategy and end-market demand, Steel Summit 2026 offers the conversations and connections needed to navigate a changing steel market.
See who’s already attending
Click here for a complete list of who’s confirmed their attendance at this year’s big dance. Spaces are filling up, so reserve your spot now and get your name on the list!
We can’t wait to see you there!
PS – If you haven’t already, you can check out the full agenda here and register here.
