HÜTTENTAG

The steel industry as a cornerstone of society's transformation

The conference will focus on key questions including:

• Import pressure: What impact will carbon border adjustment mechanisms have?
• Cost pressure: What level of energy prices can the energy-intensive steel industry sustain?
• Market pressure: Are regional production sites becoming increasingly subject to the influence of global players?
• Economy: How will the relocation of industrial production affect demand for steel?
• Innovation: Greater efficiency, lower emissions, higher quality, improved resilience and stronger social responsibility.

The steel industry will be at the heart of global transformation in 2026.

New geopolitical developments are reshaping the industry's operating environment. An increasingly unpredictable US tariff policy, regulatory measures such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and import quotas, together with rising energy prices driven by global conflicts, are placing considerable pressure on the sector. At the same time, it remains uncertain how potential price increases will affect demand from steel-consuming industries.

HÜTTENTAG 2026 addresses these challenges and provides a platform for dialogue, insight and fresh perspectives, bringing together experts from industry, politics and research.