EUROMETAL 75th Anniversary – Luxembourg

EUROMETAL is proud to celebrate 75 years of representing the European steel distribution sector with a landmark conference in Luxembourg!

On 2 and 3 July 2025, EUROMETAL celebrated 75 years of representing the European steel distribution sector with a landmark conference in Luxembourg. The event brought together 170+ participants, including industry leaders, policymakers, and partners from across the steel value chain. A warm thank you to all participants, speakers, and sponsors who made this celebration possible.

 

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Driving the Future of European Steel Distribution

This special event will bring together top keynote speakers from across the Flat Steel Service Centres, Steel Trading, and Steel Distribution industries, providing a unique platform for insightful discussions, industry networking, and forward-thinking strategies to shape the future of European steel.

Why Attend?

  • Hear from leading industry experts and decision-makers
  • Gain insights into market trends, trade policies, and innovation in steel distribution, service centres, and trading
  • Connect with key players in the steel supply chain
  • Celebrate 75 years of EUROMETAL’s commitment to the industry

 

Confirmed Speakers?

Henrik Adam, Tata Steel

Guido Kerkhoff, Klöckner & Co

Antonio Marcegaglia , Marcegaglia

Edwin Basson, World Steel

Anthony de Carvalho, OECD

Axel Eggert, Eurofer

Ulrich Becker, Becker Consult + Beteiligungs

Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister

Carlo Thelen, Chamber of Commerce

Domenico Marino, Knauf Interfer

Cosmin Bakai, Autoliv

Armin Stolzer, KASTO

Julian Verden, Stemcor

Fernando Espada, Layde Steel

Henri Reding, ArcelorMittal

Georges Kirps, GK Management

Alexander Julius, EUROMETAL

 

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsors


Bronze Sponsor

Program

02 July 2025

19.00  Welcome Aperitif
20.00  Walking Dinner (Hotel Rooftop & Belvedère)

Mama Shelter Luxembourg (2 Rue Fort Niedergrünewald, L-1616 Luxembourg)

 

03 July 2025

09:00 – Opening of the EUROMETAL 75th Anniversary Conference

  • Alexander Julius, President, EUROMETAL
  • Carlo Thelen, Director General, Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce
  • Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, Luxembourg
  • Henri Reding, Senior Expert—Safety Leadership, ArcelorMittal – Safety Leadership
  • Armin Stolzer, Owner and CEO, KASTO – Efficient Warehousing in Challenging Times
  • Henrik Adam, Chief Executive Officer, Tata Steel Europe – Challenges Facing the European Steel Industry
  • Guido Kerkhoff, Chief Executive Officer, Klöckner & Co – Adding Value to the Metal Products Supply Chain
  • Antonio Marcegaglia, Chief Executive Officer, Marcegaglia – Creating Resilient Steel Supply Chains
  • Domenico Marino, Chief Operating Officer, Knauf Interfer – SSC Adapting to Disruption in EU Industry

14:00 – Afternoon Session

  • Julian Verden, Managing Director Europe, Stemcor – The Evolving Landscape of Global Steel Trade
  • Cosmin Bakai, Global Director Raw Materials, Autoliv – Quo Vadis, European Steel Processing?
  • Anthony de Carvalho, Head of Steel Unit, OECD – Perspectives on Economic Developments
  • Axel Eggert, Director General, EUROFER – Safeguarding Steel Production in Europe
  • Edwin Basson, Director General, World Steel Association – Global versus Regional Steel Markets

Panel discussion featuring current and former EUROMETAL Presidents:
The Essential Role of Distribution & Trade in the EU Steel Markets 

  • Ulrich Becker
  • Georges Kirps
  • Fernando Espada
  • Alexander Julius

17:30 – Farewell Cocktail

 

Conference Venue

Chamber of Commerce Luxembourg (7 Rue Alcide de Gasperi, L-1615 Kirchberg, Luxembourg)