EUROMETAL, UAHE and Açomefer are proud to announce the Steel Net Forum Iberia, taking place on 27-28 April in Santander, bringing together Europe’s leading steel distributors, stockholders, service centres, traders, and industry experts.
The conference will be held at Hotel Chiqui (Welcome Dinner), Paraninfo (Conference) and Palacio de la Magdalena (Farewell Lunch) and promises powerful insights, practical takeaways, and high-level networking opportunities in a sector undergoing profound transformation.
The endurance of Iberian Steel Industry
Preliminary agenda highlights
- European Economic Outlook & Steel Market Trends
- New Safeguards & Trade Defense Measures
- CBAM Implementation
- Global Trade Flows
- Green Steel
Confirmed Speakers and Panelists
Alexander Julius
EUROMETAL
Roberto González
UAHE
Manuel Nobre
Açomefer
Alfonso Hidalgo
UNESID
Jose Arimany
Arimany Ferros
Carolina Vieira
J. Justino das Neves
Gerardo García
León Tubos
Victor Martínez
Megasa
Nicolás Rivas
Susider
Ciro Llera
CL Grupo Industrial
Juan Rodriguez Garat
Almirante
Enrique Arrieta
European Commission
Program
Monday, 27 April 2026
20.00 – Welcome Dinner (Hotel Chiqui)
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Tuesday, 28 April 2026
(Paraninfo de la Magdalena – C. Familia Real, 8. 39005 Santander)
08.15 – Registration of Participants and Welcome Coffee
08.45 – Opening by Roberto Gonzalez, UAHE President and Alexander Julius, EUROMETAL President
09:30 – International Session
11.15 – Coffee Break
11.45 – Keynote presentation “The global geostrategic chessboard” by Juan Rodriguez Garat – Almirante
12.20 – Keynote presentation by Alfonso Hidalgo – UNESID
13:00 – Round Table: The endurance of Iberian Steel Industry
Moderator: Cristina Solar (APD Cantabria)
- Carolina Vieira – J. Justino das Neves
- Ciro Llera – CL Grupo Industrial
- Gerardo García – León Tubos
- Josep Arimany – Arimany Ferros
- Nicolás Rivas – Susider
- Victor Martínez – Megasa
14.00 – Closing by Manuel Nobre, Açomefer
14.30 – Buffet Lunch (Royal hall and ballroom at Palacio de la Magdalena)
Simultaneous translation Spanish/English.
Venue
Hotel
On Monday, 27 April at 20:00, the Welcome Cocktail and Dinner will take place at Hotel Chiqui.
Hotel Chiqui Santander
Av. Manuel García Lago, 9 – 39005 Santander, Cantabria
Double room with large window or terrace / per day: €90.00 (including breakfast)
Double room for single use / per day: €77.00 (including breakfast)
There is the option to stay at the same rate during the preceding weekend. Triple rooms are also available.
(The indicated prices include the currently applicable VAT of 10%)
Hotel reservation: kindly email recepcion@hotelchiqui.com and mention “GRUPO SNF SANTANDER” when making your reservation
or
Gran Hotel Sardinero
Plaza de Italia 1, 39005 Santander, Cantabria (1,2km away)
Double room for single use / per night: 146€ (including breakfast)
(The indicated prices include the currently applicable VAT of 10%)
Hotel reservation: kindly email hotelsardinero@sardinerohoteles.com and mention “Evento UAHE and reference 167922″ when making your reservation
