Events
Events
2026
Wire and Tube" is the trade fair that specializes in wire, cable, tube and related technologies. It takes place every three years in Düsseldorf and is an important platform for manufacturers, distributors and experts to exchange information on the latest developments, products and innovations in these sectors.
The International Electrical Steel Sheet Summit (IESSS) will take place in Aachen in April, bringing together international expertise in the production, development, and processing of electrical steel. On April 22 and 23, 2026, the conference will provide a platform for discussion on current technological, scientific, and industrial issues along the entire electrical steel value chain.
Against this backdrop, leading scientists, industry representatives, and technology experts will gather in Aachen to discuss key future topics in electromobility, energy-efficient drive systems, and sustainable production processes. The IESSS thus positions itself as an international forum for innovation and networking at the interface between research and industrial application.
In terms of content, the IESSS conference focuses on current challenges and technological advances: from new steel grades and modern production and processing technologies to modeling, simulation, and testing methods.
With Aachen as the venue, one of Europe's leading science and technology locations, the IESSS offers ideal conditions for intensive professional exchange at an international level. Four technical institutes of RWTH Aachen University (IEM, IBF, IEHK, PEM) are participating and presenting the latest developments in their contributions.
The European Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Conference is an important event in the steel industry that focuses on the technologies, innovations, and developments surrounding electric arc furnaces. Electric arc furnaces are a key part of the steel production process, using electricity to melt scrap steel and produce new steel. The conference gathers professionals, industry leaders, and researchers from the steel and metallurgy sectors to discuss the latest trends, share knowledge, and explore ways to improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and safety in EAF operations
The VDEH Steel Institute will once again be holding its Steel Day in 2026. And once again, it will take place at the Henrichshütte Hattingen. Following the great success of this “atmospheric” location, the VDEH is delighted to welcome its members, friends, and sponsors back again this year.
As an important networking event for the steel community, Steel Day 2026 will once again offer presentations on current topics, the Young Talent Forum, and the evening “Steel Meet-up.”
VDEh Steel Day is a key meeting place for industry representatives, steel producers, scientists, and young professionals. It offers members the opportunity for direct exchange and serves to promote networking throughout the steel production sector.
Registration will be possible shortly.
The 4th conference Steel Innovation will take place from 13 to 15 October 2026 in Cologne, Germany. Steel Innovation explores advancements in materials technology, production techniques, and applications of steels.
Chair:
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil Rainer Fechte-Heinen, Director of IWT Bremen, Leibniz-Institut für Werkstofforientierte Technologien, Bremen, Germany
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Krupp, Director of IEHK – Institut für Eisenhüttenkunde, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
Main Topics Steel Innovation
- Materials Engineering steel
- Digital steel technology
- High strength and wear-resistant steels
- Sustainable steel - recycling, re-use and re-manufacturing
- Corrosion-resistant steels
- Hydrogen embrittlement /steel development for the hydrogen economy
- Materials testing for steel
- Increasing the damage tolerance of steels
- New steel concepts for additive manufacturing
Steel Innovation takes place together with the 82nd HeatTreatmentCongress, the 31st IFHTSE (International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering) World-Congress and the European Conference on Heat Treatment (ECHT).
The conference language is English.
The VDEH Steel Institute will once again hold its Steel Day in 2026. And once again at the Henrichshütte Hattingen. Following the great success at this “atmospheric” location
The 49th lecture event “Long-term behavior of heat-resistant steels and high-temperature materials” will focus on future requirements and associated solutions for the long-term behavior of base materials and welded joints in elevated and high temperature ranges.
The first presentations can already be submitted. Click here to submit your presentation
The Research Association for Heat-Resistant Steels and High-Temperature Materials will once again hold the 49th lecture event at the Steel Center in Düsseldorf.
2027
The 12th International Conference on Modeling and Simulation of Metallurgical Processes in Steel Production will take place in Düsseldorf in June 2027. STEELSIM 2027 is being organized by the Steel Institute VDEh.
The conference offers experts in the field of numerical modeling and simulation a great opportunity to learn about new scientific/technical achievements, exchange ideas, and discuss common challenges and possible paths for future development. Participants come from the fields of academic research and the iron and steel industry.
The STEELSIM conference is part of the conference calendar of the International Society of Steel Institutes (www.issisteel.org)
The new date for the Bright World of Metals in Düsseldorf has been set! From June 21 to 25, 2027, GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST will present the latest developments in the industry. World's leading trade fair quartet 2027 in Düsseldorf.
The European Steel Tech¬no¬logy and Applic¬a¬tion Days – ESTAD will take place for the eight time after Paris 2014, Düsseldorf 2015, Vienna 2017, Düsseldorf 2019, Stockholm 2021, Düsseldorf 2023 and Verona 2025. ESTAD was founded with the aim of creating a flagship conference bringing together steel manufacturers, suppliers, users, universities, research institutes and plant engineers and has become a leading conference for metallurgy and materials technology