The Organizers

China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) is an economic organization representing the Chinese steel industry in politics, business and society. Its membership includes most of the Chinese steel producers, traders, institutes and universities. CISA collects the statistical data of the steel industry, studies steel development strategy, helps members through targeted information and consulting services in national and international competition, supports the further development of the steel technology and promotes cooperation with international counterparts. The office of CISA is located in Beijing. Dr. Zhang Xiaogang, President of Anshan Iron and Steel Group is the current Chairman of CISA.

Metallurgical Council of CCPIT (MC-CCPIT) is a sub-council of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and works closely with China Iron and Steel Association. It is engaged in promoting trade and cooperation between the Chinese and the global steel industry by organizing conferences and exhibitions, and providing information and consulting services. Its main conferences and exhibitions include China International Steel Congress, China International Steel Market and Trade Conference, China International Steel and Raw Materials Conference, China International Stainless Steel Congress, China International Coking Technology & Coke Market Congress, China International Metal Recycling Forum, IT for Steel International Conference, China International Steel Distribution and Logistics Conference, Expo Metal+Metallurgy China, Shanghai International Stainless Steel Expo, the All China-International Tube and Pipe Industry Trade Fair, China International Metals Industry Fair, and China International Steel Construction Expo. The office of MC-CCPIT is located in Beijing. Its present Chairman is Madame Xie Qihua, former Chairman of Baosteel and CISA. Mr. Wu Jianchang, former Vice-minister of Ministry of Metallurgical Industry and Vice-Chairman of CISA, remains its Honorable Chairman. And Mr. Yang Zunqing, Deputy Secretary General of CISA, is the executive Vice-Chairman.