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SMU Steel Summit: Will we see you there?

June 21, 2024

Summer has officially begun, and the countdown to SMU Steel Summit is on.

More than 800 steel industry professionals from nearly 350 companies have already registered to attend the Summit on Aug. 26-28 at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) in Atlanta.

Are you one of them? If so, we’re looking forward to seeing you in Atlanta in August. If not, what are you waiting for?

The Summit will feature speakers from all facets of the steel supply chain, as well analysts, economists, and associations. You’ll hear the latest on steel prices, trade, demand, and more. And there will be ample opportunity to network and grow your industry connections.

Check out the agenda to see what topics experts will speak about at this year’s Summit.

Alternate hotels

Grab your ticket, book your hotel, and make your travel arrangements now so you can enjoy your summer and be fully prepared when August rolls around.

Speaking of hotels, our room blocks for the event are now full. And some of you have told us that prices for hotels on the campus for of the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) are on the high side.

Here are some other hotels in the area:

Tru by Hilton Atlanta Airport College Park – Walking distance (New hotel)
Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta Airport College Park – Walking distance (New hotel)
Atlanta Airport Marriott – 6 minutes by car
The Westin Atlanta Airport – 4 minutes by car
Radisson Hotel Atlanta Airport – 4 minutes by car

SMU doesn’t have any blocks or any affiliation with any of these hotels. So we can’t guarantee rates or availability. There are also plenty of search engines and website that can also help you shop and compare prices.

NexGen Award

Nominations for the recipient of the SMU NexGen Leadership Award are now closed. Who will be recognized as one of the industry’s rising talent? We’ll present the award to a well-deserved young professional at the Summit.

Please visit our website to register and for more information about the Summit.

Get ready for another exciting SMU Steel Summit!

Will we see you in Atlanta in August?

Laura Miller

Laura Miller is a reporter and editor for Steel Market Update. She has held a variety of positions within the steel industry since 2007, including reporting and editing for Steel Business Briefing/Platts, the Association for Iron and Steel Technology, and Kallanish Commodities, as well as marketing for what was then known as ThyssenKrupp Steel USA (now AM/NS Calvert). After a five-year hiatus working across other industries, she returned to steel in 2021 and has covered the flat rolled, tubular, and trade areas of the industry. She is a member of the Association of Women in the Metal Industries and a past-president of the AWMI Pittsburgh Chapter. She holds a BA in Latin American Studies from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She can be reached at laura@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-759-7869.