Metals events
Fastmarkets’ steel and base metal events provide insights-rich, immersive experiences for current and future market participants to learn, debate and network with the people that matter in their industry
Our events focus on the critical issues of the day whether that is working through the real impact of decarbonization, infrastructure investments and the resultant demand from construction across the globe, or government policy and tariffs affecting trade. Our metals events are designed to keep you informed and give you the best opportunity to network and trade with those shaping and making the steel and base metal markets.
September 9-11 | Barcelona, Spain
Join over 350 traders and decision-makers at Europe’s premier aluminium trading event, held at the pivotal point of the contract season. This essential gathering offers a platform to connect, negotiate and finalize deals while exploring the latest in market trends, sustainability and the shift toward green aluminium.
September 16-18, 2025 | Europe
Secure a front-row seat for expert analysis and insights into the battery raw materials market – from the leaders and innovators shaping the industry.
September 24-26, 2025 | Indonesia
As demand for critical minerals rises globally, Indonesia is ideally placed to use its reserves as a strategic asset to negotiate trade deals, attract foreign investment, strengthen its geopolitical influence and become a global battery hub. Meet the key players from industry and government at this important event in Bali.
November 2-4, 2025 | Barcelona, Spain
Join the world’s largest gathering of ferroalloys professionals – your unparalleled opportunity to connect with industry leaders, forge powerful partnerships, close impactful deals, and stay ahead of emerging market trends. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your network and gain insights that will keep you at the forefront of the ferroalloys sector!
November 17-19, 2025 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The region’s leading iron and steel trading event is a must-attend conference for the latest industry news, trends and analysis, where over 1,300 international senior executives come together to meet, discuss and get the latest insights into the market.
January 28-29,2026 | Houston, United States
Powering the North American scrap revolution – dive into the latest trends, technologies, and market dynamics driving the scrap and secondary materials revolution across North America. Connect with clients, competitors, and industry leaders from every link in the scrap-to-steel supply chain.
March 24-26,2026 | Shanghai, China
Fastmarkets is returning to Shanghai in 2026, assembling key opinion leaders, government representatives and innovators shaping the future of China’s battery raw materials supply chain in 2026 and beyond.
June,2026
The conference welcomes unparalleled number of steelmakers and top-level procurement executives, who are all looking at the pivotal shift in the steel manufacturing sector towards environmental responsibility and carbon neutrality.
June 22-25, 2026 | Las Vegas, United States
The industry’s largest and longest-running event, bringing together 1000+ delegates from 550 companies across 40 countries. It’s where the leaders forge partnerships, close deals, and tackle the critical issues and innovations shaping the sector’s future.
China’s push for greener ferro-alloy production has revealed a significant divide between its northern and southern regions due to contrasting access to clean energy, supply and demand dynamics and regulatory environments, according to market participants.
Fastmarkets proposes to amend the specifications of its weekly price assessment for MB-STE-0037 steel rebar domestic exw Italy to better reflect the material traded in the market.
Key talking points from the 75th anniversary event of European steel distributors’ association Eurometal, held July 2-3 in Luxembourg and attended by Fastmarkets.
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