th12 World Stainless Steel Conferenceorganized by CRU and ISSDA

22-24 November 2009Hotel Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai

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ndWelcome Reception: Sunday, 22 November,The Rooftop, Trident Hotel, Nariman Point, Mumbai.

Conference: 23-24 November,The Regal Room, Trident Hotel

Rates applicable to companies located in IndiaISSDA members: Rs 8,000 Non-members: Rs 9,500

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Fax: 0124-4375509website: www.stainlessindia.org

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Indian Stainless Steel Development Association

nissda@gmail.com

On the Road to Recovery

The most prestigious global stainless steel industry event. Emerging from the difficult past twelve months, the stainless steel industry is starting to show signs of recovery demonstrated by the ongoing Nickel price rally on the LME. This transitional period demands key industry knowledge and intelligent business strategy to ensure the success and stability of your company. With all of this on offer, ISSDA and CRU. Events’ World Stainless Steel Conference is more relevant and essential than ever. Can you afford to miss out?

Why should you attend the 12th World Stainless Steel Conference?

Gain the latest intelligence on the key issues in order to adopt the right strategies in what promises to be challenging times. Hear from industry experts highlighting which regions and industries will drive future demand. Focus on developments in the supply, demand and prices of alloys, in particular nickel, chrome and molybdenum markets. Network with high profile speakers and delegates from around the world.

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th12 World Stainless Steel Conference

organized by CRU and ISSDA

22-24 November 2009

Hotel Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai

PROGRAMME DETAILS

SUNDAY, 22 November

MONDAY, 23 November :

WELCOME RECEPTION

19:00 - 20:30

The Rooftop, Hotel Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai

The Regal Room, Hotel Trident

INAUGURAL SESSION AND ISSDA’S 20th ANNIVERSARY FELICITATION

9:00 - Welcome from CRU and Session Chairman

Manish Pande, Regional Manager, CRU INDIA.

9:10 - Another Milestone in Promoting Stainless Stainless Steel in India

Address : Ratan Jindal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, JSL Ltd., INDIA

Neeraj Raj Kochhar, CMD, Viraj Profiles Ltd., INDIA

S. K. Roongta, Chairman, Steel Authority of India Limited, INDIA

Nirmal Mathur, President, ISSDA, INDIA

10:10 - Presentation from the Ministry of Steel

Virbhadra Singh, Minister of Steel, Government of India, INDIA

10:30 - KEYNOTE: Sustainable Stainless: A Bright Future

• Promoting stainless steel’s green credentials to end users

• Growth for the stainless steel industry into new markets

Pascal Payet Gaspard, Secretary General, ISSF, FRANCE

11:20 - Asia’s Near-Death Experience: What Have We Learned about the Region’s Economic

Growth?

• Why anyone still talking about decoupling should be fired

• What is the outlook for growth in China, India, and the rest of emerging Asia?

• Can Asian policymakers execute an “exit strategy” ahead of the Fed?

Dr David Fernandez, Managing Director, Emerging Asia Research J.P. Morgan, SINGAPORE

11:40 - Analyzing the Chinese Stainless Steel Market

Chai Zhiyong, General Vice Manager, Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co., Ltd. (speaker tbc)

CHINA

12:10 - End User Growth - View from a Global Producer

• Signs of recovery key end use segments

• Threats and opportunities for future growth and strength of the stainless steel industry

Andrea Gatti, Corporate Vice President - Corporate Development, Outokumpu, FINLAND

10:50 - Morning Tea & Networking Session

thISSDA celebrates its 20 Anniversary

12:40 - The Recession, One Year After: Implications for the Stainless Steel Industry

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nickel and chrome producers

• Sure recovery or false start: what are the implications

• Some tips on coping with uncertainty

Philip Tomlinson, Senior Managing Consultant, CRU Strategies, UK

14:00 - Prospects for Ferrochrome - Direction of the Market in 2010

• A look at global supply and demand for ferrochrome

• Ferrochrome market direction affecting stainless steel

• Chinese ferrochrome demand and sourcing prospects for chrome ore

• Indian ferrochrome market prospects

Robert Yuksel Yildirim, CEO, ETI Krom Inc. TURKEY

14:20 - Nickel as a Key Resource for a Sustainable World

Stephen Barnett, President, Nickel Institute, BELGIUM

14:40 - Nickel Supply Sustainability

• Geography of nickel producers

• Availability of raw materials and other resources

• Costs of production and influence of other factors

David Gaddes, CEO, Norilsk Nickel Europe Ltd., UK

15:30 - Nickel the Wildcard

• Speculative influences on the nickel market

• Changing production costs - energy, by products credits, nickel in pig and a laterite leaching

letdown

• Supply, demand and price outlook for 2010 and beyond

Alex Tonks, Analyst, Citi Investment Research, UK

15:50 - Stainless & Steel Scrap - a force or farce?

• Demand in Asia and North America

• Supply chain and control by large processors

• Scrap and alternate raw materials

• Pricing of scrap and other commercial considerations

Anil Shah, President, Ni-Met, CANADA

16:10 - Close of session

The Presidential Ballroom, Hotel Taj President, Mumbai

India: An Asian Champion

9:30 - Session Chairman

Nirmal Mathur, President, ISSDA, INDIA

9:35 - The Indian Stainless Steel Scenario: The Growth Story

• Present Indian scenario

• Emerging trends

• Future outlook -2020

- Ravinder Sethi, Director, Mindsight Consulting Pvt. Ltd., INDIA

What has been the impact on the main players: European and Chinese stainless producers,

13:00 - LUNCH

15:00 - Afternoon Tea and Networking Session

19:30 - GALA DINNER

RAW MATERIALS

TUESDAY, 24th November

Stainless Steel Use for Production of India’s Railways Expansion: Case Studies from End Users Experience in Production of Wagons and Carriages

9:55 - D. K. Agarwal, Research Design & Standards Organization, Indian Railways, INDIA

10:15 - Speaker to be confirmed : Wagons in the Indian Railways, INDIA

10:35 - Indian Producer Panel Nitan Chhatwal, Director, Viraj Profiles Ltd., INDIAR. K. Goyal, Director (Commercial), JSL Ltd., INDIAB. B. Singh, Director, Steel Authority of India Ltd., INDIAYogesh Agrawal, Managing Director, Rimjhim Ispat Ltd., INDIAS. V, Panse, Chief of Marketing, Mukand Ltd., INDIAMore Indian producer’s to follow

11:20 - After the Crisis, What are the New Behaviors of Stainless Steel Long Products Customers ?• Why the customers need to change• What are the new priorities• How can we imagine a new offer• One example of “perfect” innovation

Patrick Lamarque D’arrouzat, CEO, Ugitech, FRANCE

11:40 - The Global Outlook for Flat Products• Analysing recent market developments• Exploring the outlook over the next 12-24 months• Examining the drivers of change in 2008,2009 & beyond

Alistair Ramsay, Principal Stainless Steel Consultant, CRU Analysis, UK

13:00 - North American Market Review• Current Market situation• Supply and Demand• What’s happening to the Service Centre’s and customer base• New Supply - Thyssen Krupp’s new mill• Re-adjustment of the market by survival

Brad Beauchamp, Vice President, Global Stainless Corporation, CANADA

13:25 - Stainless Steel Trade between India and North America• Overview of flat roll production in India and North America• Role of the Trader• Review of last few years and future trends

Sam Desai, RM Metals, USA

13:50 - Latest Developments in Cold Rolling and Processing of Stainless Steel Strip• High-performance production plants for stainless steel strip• New developments in descaling, annealing and cold rolling• Production and consumption of cold rolled stainless steel will the new investments pay-off?

Ralf Matzka, General Manager Technical Sales Stainless Steel, SMS Siemag Strip Processing Lines Division, GERMANY.

14:45 - End of conference

Executive Director (Carriage),

10:55 - Morning Tea & Networking Session

12:00 - Lunch

14:15 - Afternoon Tea & Networking Session

LONG & FLAT PRODUCTS ANALYSIS

REGIONAL OUTLOOKS

CASE STUDY

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