As the global drive toward carbon neutrality and a circular economy continues to accelerate, the steel industry faces unprecedented pressure to mitigate its environmental impact while maintaining industrial competitiveness. To address these pressing challenges, ECV International is proud to announce that the 2nd European Steel Scrap and Circular Economy Forum 2026 will take place on 11-12 November, 2026, in Düsseldorf, Germany. The event will be held in a hybrid format, combining in-person and online participation to accommodate a global audience.
Boasting high recyclability, scrap steel has emerged as a foundational solution. It facilitates substantial reductions in carbon emissions compared to primary steelmaking and plays an integral role in material recycling and reuse across key sectors. Recognizing this strategic importance, the upcoming forum is organized to assemble key industry stakeholders, including scrap processors, steel manufacturers, end-user sectors, technology researchers and developers, and policymakers. The two-day event will facilitate in-depth deliberations on the opportunities and challenges associated with advancing circularity within the steel industry. It provides a collaborative platform for the exchange of cutting-edge insights, alignment of strategic objectives, and the identification of actionable pathways to accelerate the transition toward a more sustainable, low-carbon, and circular steel ecosystem. As global manufacturing transforms, this forum serves as a critical moment to ensure industrial growth and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.
The forum agenda covers a range of hot topics specifically tailored to the future of the European scrap steel industry:
- EU Scrap Industry in a Competitive Global Market
- The Strategic Role of Scrap for Europe's Steel Industry
- Resilient Supply with High-quality Recycled Material
- Optimising Scrap Utilisation in European Electric Arc Furnace Steelmaking
- Forging a Sustainable and Resilient European Scrap Steel Ecosystem
- Panel Discussion 1: Building a Resilient and Circular Scrap Steel Ecosystem
- Market-Driven Policy for European Scrap
- Finance with Strategic Resource Security & Decarbonisation in Europe’s Circular Steel,
- ...and more!
This comprehensive forum is designed for representatives from steel makers, scrap processors, recycling machinery and equipment suppliers, digital tech providers, and the automobile, construction, and industrial machinery manufacturing sectors. Professionals from home appliances and electronics, steel packaging, environmental consulting, industry associations, policy units, research institutions, investment firms, and logistics are also invited to attend.
To learn about summit registration, sponsorship, and partnership information, please visit: https://www.greensteelhub.com/... or contact [email protected].
