4th International Steel
Market and Trade Conference


March 8-11, 2005, White Swan Hotel, Guangzhou, China

 

Organizers
China Iron and Steel Association (CISA)
Metallurgical Council of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (MC-CCPIT)

Organization Office
Conference Division, MC-CCPIT
46 Dongsi Xidajie, Beijing 100711, P.R. China
Contact: Ms. Iris Zeng or Mr. Chen Lianggao
Tel: 0086-10-65253747 or 85110095, Fax: 0086-10-85110094
E-mail: conference@mc-ccpit.com

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Background and Contents

In 2004, the Chinese steel output was up to 270 million tons with the growth rate exceeding 20% once again and the steel price keeping at a high level. Meanwhile, the global steel output topped one billion tons with the substantial increasing volume of international steel trade, frequent record high of price index and amazing rise of raw materials prices. The restructuring of steel enterprises surged again.

What about 2005? Will it be another good year for the steel mills and traders? Is the price rise and consumption growth sustainable? How will the macro-economic control of China's government and global economic development affect the steel demand, price, investment, import, export, etc? The 4th International Steel Market and Trade Conference organized by CISA and MC-CCPIT from March 8-11, 2005 will review the highlights of 2004 and focus on analyzing the possible developments of national, regional and global steel market and trade in 2005 and the future. Also the new developments of e-commerce in steel trade will be discussed.

The conference will be held in conjunction with the MetalsFair 2005, which will take place during March 8-11 in Guangzhou. The fair is hosted by China Iron and Steel Association and China Non-ferrous Metals Industry Association and covers almost the whole areas of the metals industries, such as steel, non-ferrous metals, metalworking, hardware, steel construction, stainless steel, metal recycling, foundry, forging, industrial furnace, heat treatment, ferroalloy and refractory industry. Details about the fair can be consulted at www.metalsfair.com.

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Preliminary Programme
Tuesday 8 March 2005
14.00-18.00
Registration
18.00-20.00

Welcome Reception

Wednesday 9 March 2005
07.30-08.30
Registration
09.00-09.30
Economic Situation and Developments of Chinese Steel Industry in 2005
Mr. Luo Bingsheng, Executive Vice-Chairman of CISA
09.30-10.00
Analysis and Forecast on Chinese Steel Market Demand of 2005
Mr. Li Shijun, Deputy Secretary-General of CISA
10.00-10.30
Analysis and Forecast on China's Steel Price Trend of 2005
Mr. Qi Xiangdong, Deputy Secretary-General of CISA, Chairman of China Metallurgical Price Association
10.30-11.00
Coffee Break
11.00-11.30
Present Situation and Perspective of the Steel Industry in South China
Mr. Chen Jialing, General Manager of Guangzhou Iron and Steel Enterprises Holdings Ltd. (GISE), China
11.30-12.00
Chinese Steel: More Global, Increased Challenges, New Winning Strategies
Mr. Peter Marcus, Managing Partner of World Steel Dynamics, USA
12.00-14.00
Lunch
14.00-14.30
Steel Market and Trade in Southeast Asia
Mr. Soong Siew Hoong, Chairman of ASEAN Iron and Steel Industry Federation, Malaysia
14.30-15.00
Restructuring of the European Steel Industry and Present Situation of the EU Steel Market after the Enlargement
Mr. Gordon Moffat, Director of European Confederation of Iron and Steel Industries (EUROFER)
15.00-15.30
Steel Trade Developments - A US Perspective for 2005
Mr. Thomas A. Danjczek, President of Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA), USA
15.30-16.00
Coffee Break
16.00-16.30
Prospects for Further Restructuring in the United States
Mr. Charles H. Blum, President of International Advisory Service Group, Ltd., USA
16.30-17.00
Steel Industry and Market Demand in AISU Member Countries
Mr. Adel Hussein, Regional Director of Arab Iron & Steel Union (AISU)
17.00-17.30
Global Steel Market and Price Outlook for 2005
Mr. Patrick Flockhart, Managing Director of Steel Business Briefing (SBB), UK
18.00-20.00
Dinner
Thursday 10 March 2005
09.00-09.30
Review and Outlook on International Operation of Baosteel
Mr. Yu Zhonghai, Director of International Business Development Department, Shanghai Baosteel Group Corp., China
09.30-10.00
Outlook of the Chinese Steel Import and Export for 2005
Mr. Huang Tianwen, President of Sinosteel Corporation, China
10.00-10.30
Position and Role of Steel Traders and Distributors in the Steel Market
Mr. Xu Qiang, President of Minmetals Steel Co., Ltd., China
10.30-11.00
Coffee Break
11.00-11.30
China's Macro-economic Control and Steel Investment Policy
Mr. Li Xinchuang, Vice President of Metallurgical Industry Planning and Research Institute, China
11.30-11.50
Global Steel Trade of 2004 and Outlook for 2005
Mr. Steve Mackrell, Director Operations of Iron and Steel Statistics Bureau (ISSB), UK
11.50-12.10
American Steel Trade Policy
Mr. Wilfried von Bulow, Chairman of American Institute for International Steel, Inc. (AIIS), USA
12.10-14.00
Lunch
14.00-14.30
The Northeast China Development Strategy and its Steel Industry Development Prospects
Mr. Dai Zhongbo, President of Benxi Iron & Steel International Economic and Trading Co., Ltd., China
14.30-15.00
Steel Demand of Pearl River Delta and Development of Lecong Steel Market
Mr. Deng Yongqiang, Alcalde of Lecong Town, Shunde City, Guangdong Province, China
15.00-15.30
Promoting E-Commerce Construction and Pushing forward Steel Trade Facilitation
Mr. Zhang Nianlu, Secretary-General of APEC e-Commerce Business Alliance, Ministry of Commerce, China
15.30-16.00
Key to Success or Failure of E-commerce in Steel Industry
Mr. Qiu Xukui, Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Mysteelsoft Co., China
16.00-16.30
Conclusion
18.00-20.00
Dinner
Wednesday 11 March 2005
08.30-16.00
Field Trip to Lecong Steel Market and Sightseeing

Registration and Fee

The delegates are asked to fill in and send the registration form together with the proof of payment to the conference organization office. A delegate registration fee is US$1200. The fee is inclusive of documentation, translation, conference venue, refreshments, lunches and dinners, etc. It does not include the cost of accommodation.

Registration can only be confirmed upon receipt of payment or proof of payment. The deadline for advance registration will be February 28, 2005. An additional US$50 will be charged for payment after the deadline or on-site registration even though the registration form has been received beforehand.

Cancellations received in writing before February 28, 2005 will be refunded deducting US$ 200 administration fee. No refund will be given on cancellations after February 28, 2005, although delegate substitutions will be accepted.

Post-conference Field Trip

The conference will be followed by a field trip to the largest steel distribution market of China, Lecong Steel Market, near Guangzhou on March 11, 2005. The cost of the trip (including sightseeing) is US$100 per head. Delegates interested in the field trip are asked to indicate their participation in the registration form.
Sponsorship and Advertisement

The conference provides opportunities for sponsorship and advertisement. The packages include conference co-sponsor, lunch sponsor, dinner sponsor, welcome reception sponsor, documentation sponsor and advertisement options. The details should be discussed with the conference organization office or our sales agent, Mr. Li Qiang by Tel: 0086-10-64754176, E-mail: liqiang@apec-ecba.org.

Conference Language

The language of the conference is Chinese and English. Simultaneous translation will be provided during presentation and discussion.

Hotel Accommodation

Accommodation at preferential price has been reserved at the White Swan Hotel. Please indicate your hotel reservation in the registration form. Accommodation is not included in the registration fee and should be paid by delegates at the hotel check-in. Hotel confirmation will be sent to you along with the confirmation of the conference registration.

Visa

Visas are the responsibility of individual delegates. However, if you require a letter of invitation, please contact the conference organization office with your personal data such as date of birth, passport number and nationality.


Registration Form
 

Registration Form (PDF format)¡¡¡¡ Registration Form (Word format)

Please complete and return this form together with the proof of payment to

Ms. Iris Zeng, Conference Division, MC-CCPIT
46 Dongsi Xidajie, Beijing 100711, P.R. China,
Tel: 0086 10 65253747 / 85110095; Fax: 0086 10 85110094 E-Mail: conference@mc-ccpit.com

The binding registration should reach us by February 28, 2005 at the latest. To register additional delegates please photocopy this form.

Delegate Details

Name______________________________________ First Name_______________________________________
Position_____________________________________ Division_________________________________________
Company___________________________________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________________________
Postal code __________________________________ Country________________________________________
Tel ________________________________________ Fax____________________________________________
E-mail______________________________________________________________________________________

¡õ I will attend the conference at US$____________. Please register me as a delegate.
¡õ I will participate in the field trip at US$___________.
¡õ I am interested in sponsorship and advertising possibilities. Please give more information.

Payment Method

¡õ I enclose a cheque for US$________payable to Beijing Gold Bright Tech & Trade Ltd.
¡õ I have arranged a bank transfer for US$__________to (Please attach proof of payment):

Beijing Gold Bright Tech & Trade Ltd., 46 Dongsi Xidajie, Beijing 100711, P.R.China
Account No. 007090670206-62
Wangfujing Office of Wangfujing Sub-Branch, Beijing Municipal Branch, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, 237 Wangfujing Dajie, Beijing 100006, P.R. China

The Beijing Gold Bright Tech & Trade Ltd. is subordinated to Metallurgical Council, CCPIT, and takes care of all the conference / exhibition incomes and expenditures of MC-CCPIT. Please quote your company name and the market conference when remitting payments to us. Bank charges are to be conducted from delegate's account.

Hotel Reservation

Please indicate order of preference for hotel accommodation as well as arrival and departure date. The room rate is inclusive of one breakfast. A credit card is necessary to guarantee your room reservation.
¡õ Deluxe Room, US$90 ¡õ Executive Room, US$120
¡õ Junior Suite, US$145 ¡õ Executive Suite, US$180
Arrival Date______________ Departure Date______________ Number of Nights______________
Credit Card: ¡¡¡õAmerican express ¡¡¡õVISA ¡¡¡õMaster card
Card No.: ____________________Expiry Date: ____________________Cardholder's Name: _______________

Signature and Date_________________________________________________________________

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