Southeast AsianSteel Conference

EXAMININg THE KEY FACToRS DRIVINg STEEL DEMAND IN SoUTHEAST ASIA

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Hear leading presentations from:• Wikrom Vajragupta, Managing Director - Institute of Iron and Steel Thailand

• Y C Chen, President - China Steel Corporation

• Azlan bin Abdullah, Executive Director/ CEO - Mycron Steel Berhad

• Dr Chang-ho Kwag, Director/Chief Representative - POSCO Research

Institute Delhi Office

• Theerayuth Lertsararungsun, VP Engineering and product development,

Tata Steel (Thailand) Public Limited Company

• Gary Dowling, CEO - Suntech Metals

• Sanjeev Garg, Managing Director - Indicaa Group

• Russell Scrimshaw, Executive Director - Fortescue Metals Group

• Eric Li, Vice President - CBI China

• RV Sridhar, Vice President Marketing, Shree Precoated Steels Ltd

• John Bonnel, Executive Director - Automotive Resources Asia

• George Kobrossy, General Director - Zamil Steel Vietnam

Book Before 15th Apriland SAVE US$350

SoutheastAsian Steel Conference2-4 JUNE 2008SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, BANGKOK,THAILAND

• An overview of the Southeast Asian steel industry: regional production trends

• global overcapacity: How real is the threat?

• What does the future hold for steel producers in a climate of rising raw materials?

• An overview of the scrap markets: demand and challenges

• Which sectors are driving demand in steel consumption?

• Where are the future investment projects in this region and how will this affect steel production?

Reasons to attend

1. ASSESS the latest market developments: key figures in the industry share their expertise so you are kept up to date of industry news.

2. KEEP ABREAST of regional activities: including ‘Automotive demand in Southeast Asia: demand vs, supply’, and ‘Where is Malaysia’s steel industry heading’.

3. HEAR valuable presentations on the challenges facing today’s industry, rising production costs, logistical difficulties and the acquisition of raw materials.

4. NETWoRK with top decision makers from around the globe: with high profile delegates expected, it is the ideal place where you can form key alliances and partnerships.

You will meet• Producers

• Traders

• Service centres / stockholders

• Raw material suppliers

• Service companies

• Consultants /analysts

• Financiers

• Senior executives of steel mills

• End users

• Transport / logistics

• Technology/equipment suppliers

FOLLOWING ON from the success of last year’s conference Metal Bulletin Events is organising it’s annual Southeast Asian Steel Conference to be held in Bangkok. It will bring together the most international gathering in Southeast Asia.

For the second year running Southeast Asian countries have all reported positive growth in steel consumption. Despite global economic concerns analysts have stayed positive in their outlook for this growth region and steel consumption is expected to expand in 2008. With key investment projects being planned in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam this region has been linked with some of the world’s leading steelmakers. Metal Bulletin Events’ Southeast Asian Steel Conference will not only chart the growth in this region but also look at the factors driving the expansion.

Find out at the 2nd Southeast Asian Steel Conference

Southeast Asian Steel Conference2nd June, 200818.00 Registration desk opens

18.30-20.30 Welcome Cocktails

3rd June, 200808.00 Registration desk opens

09.00 SESSIoN oNE Setting the scene: Southeast Asia in

a global scenario

opening remarks: Jitendra gill, Conference Programme Manager -

Metal Bulletin Events

An overview of Thailand's steel industry • Steelmaking capacity analysis • What are the demand drivers?

Wikrom Vajragupta, Managing Director, Iron and Steel Institute of Thailand, Thailand

The global steel scenario • Analysis of regional production

• How does the future of steel demand look for global steemakers?

Dr Chang-ho Kwag, Director/Chief, Representative, Posco Research Institute Delhi office, India

An economic overview of Southeast Asia Dr Tamara Mast Henderson, Director of Fixed

Income Strategy, Action Economics, Singapore

10.30 Refreshment break

11.00 SESSIoN TWo Setting the scene: Southeast Asia in

a global scenario continued

Key challenges for Thailand’s steelmakers Theerayuth Lertsararungsun, VP Engineering and

product development, Tata Steel (Thailand) Public Limited Company, Thailand

Examining Southeast Asia’s growing steel industry • An analysis of production trends • Overview of steel products

Tan Ah Yong, general Secretary, Southeast Asia Iron and Steel Institute, Malaysia

overcapacity: How real is the threat? • China’s steel production • Demand versus consumption

Eric Li, Vice President, CBI China, China

global freight market prospects Speaker to confirmed

12.30 Lunch

14.00 SESSIoN THREE Regional focus: mapping demand

An overview of Malaysia’s steel industry • Steel production going forward • Where will local demand come from?

Abdullah Azlan, Executive Director, Mycron Steel Berhad, Malaysia

Vietnam steel: are forecasts optimistic? • Vietnam’s production outlook • Is a 20% increase in demand realistic?

Dinh Huy Tam, general Secretary, Vietnam Steel Association, Vietnam

Will Taiwan’s steel producers meet projected demand? • Steel production trends • Exports and domestic demand analysis Y C Chen, CEo, China Steel Corp, Taiwan

15.30 Refreshment break

16.00 SESSIoN FoUR Raw materials: focusing on essentials

Raw material solutions for steelmakers • How can steelmakers secure access to raw

materials? • Is backward integration key?

Virendra Joshi, President Marketing Strategy and Planning Services, Ispat Industries, India

Demand and supply overview of billets in Southeast Asia

• Global production trends • Where will exports come from? gavin Montgomery, Consultant, CRU, UK

Can steel futures protect against price volatility? • How does the pricing mechanism work? • Is this a viable solution for Southeast Asia? Speaker to be confirmed

Iron ore supply for Southeast Asia • New projects to meet global demand • Market outlook Russell Scrimshaw, Executive Director, Fortescue Metals group Ltd, Australia

17.00 End of day one

Delegates will have the opportunity to visit Danieli Far East. Opened on the 7th July 2007 and part of Danieli’s wholly owned operations, this is Thailand’s largest engineering and manufacturing centre supplying metallurgical equipment. Danieli Far East is an important part of the Danieli expansion programme, which in order to continue guaranteeing the high quality standards of it’s products, has invested in a fully owned and directly managed operation. The other two production centres are in Italy and China. Conveniently located in Rayong and with a total of 12 hectares of machining, heat treatment, welding and assembly

facilities this is a unique opportunity to visit a state of the art equipment manufacturing facility.

Itinerary:0800 Meet in Shangri-La hotel lobby0815 Depart by coach for plant in Rayong 1000 Arrive at Danieli Far East

Tour of plant operations1300 Buffet lunch1400 Depart plant for hotel1600 Arrive at hotel

Cost per delegate US$50

FIELD TRIP to Danieli Far East Steel 5th June 2008

11.00 SESSIoN TWo going downstream: charting end

user applications

Market trends in the coated steel industry • Global overview of production • Analysis of regional demand

RV Sridhar, Marketing Director, Shree Precoated Steel, India

Is Southeast Asia the hub of the automotive industry? • A regional breakdown of automotive demand in

Southeast Asia • Domestic demand versus supply

John Bonnel, Executive Director, Automotive Resources Asia, Thailand

With rising steel prices what does this mean for the construction industry?

• Where are new projects going forward? • How much steel is needed? V S Rao, CEo, Kirby India, India

The increasing construction in Southeast Asia and its effect on the demand for steel products

george Kobrossy, general Director, Zamil Steel, Vietnam

1230 Lunch and close of conference

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4th June, 200808.30 Registration desk opens

09.00 SESSIoN oNE Scrap markets: challenges and

opportunities

An overview of Southeast Asian scrap demand and supply

• Global movement analysis • Focus on Thailand gary Dowling, CEo, Suntech Metals, Thailand

Challenges of transporting scrap • Cost effective measures • Analysis of different methods

Sanjeev garg, Managing Director, Indicaa group, UAE

A global scrap market overview Speaker to be confirmed

10.30 Refreshment break

Sponsor and Exhibition OpportunitesUse this unique chance to promote your products/services to senior decision makers in your industry. Raise your company’s profile, stay ahead of the competition and ensure maximum exposure at the event by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor...

What’s availableExhibition Stand…An exhibition stand gives you the platform to meet face to face with key industry figures and discuss the products and services your company has to offer. Stands are located in a prominent position visible to every attendee.

Welcome Reception Sponsor…Hosting an evening reception during the conference is the perfect way to entertain potential clients and leave them with a night to remember courtesy of your organisation.

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Delegate Writing Folder Sponsor…Have your logo displayed on the front cover with your company brochure inside, distributed to all delegates and speakers – folders offer high visibility and are used by the attendees after the event.

Refreshment Breaks…This is a high profile opportunity to place your company name at the forefront of the delegates’ minds, raising awareness and placing you one step ahead of your competitors.

Please contact:Roger Cooke on +44 (0) 20 7779 8905or email mbstore@metalbulletin.comto find a package tailored to your company’s individual requirements

VenueThe Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, is a 5-star luxury hotel in the central Silom district of the city. The design and appointments express the welcoming warmth and richness of Thai culture throughout the hotel, from traditional teak dining pavilions to the most up-to-date

room features.

Address: 89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak,

Bangkok 10500, Thailand

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