Powering the future of North American steel and scrap

320+

Steel leaders

160+

Companies

45+

Speakers

Days

North American steel is entering another year of pressure and opportunity. Scrap availability, EAF growth, tariff risk, USMCA trade flows, mill procurement and downstream demand are all moving at once. In January 2026, Fastmarkets Circular Steel Summit returns to Houston to bring the people buying, selling, processing, producing and forecasting steel into one room.

This is where scrap processors, steel mills, traders, service centres, OEMs, construction buyers, policymakers and investors meet to understand where supply is tightening, where demand is shifting and how commercial decisions should be made in the year ahead.

The market, in one room

Scrap and mill access

Connect with recyclers, processors, traders and mills as scrap quality, supply and buying requirements shift.

Forecasts and pricing

Use Fastmarkets price data, forecasts and analysis to plan buying, selling, inventory and contract decisions.

Trade and policy clarity

Understand how tariffs, USMCA flows and cross border rules are affecting steel and scrap supply.

Demand outlooks

Track steel demand across automotive, construction, energy, manufacturing and infrastructure.

Last year’s speakers

Philip Bell

President

Steel Manufacturers Association

Dan Needham

Executive Vice President

Nucor

Nicole Sweet

Head of End to End Recycling – North America

RHI Magnesita

George Adams

President

SA Recycling

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Built for every part of the circular steel value chain

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Scrap processors and recyclers

Meet mill buyers, track changing spec requirements and understand how scrap quality, pricing and trade flows are shifting.

Steel mills and producers

Plan feedstock, demand and customer requirements as EAF growth reshapes North American steelmaking.

Traders and service centres

See where regional flows are moving and how buyers and sellers are managing volatility across North America.

OEMs and steel buyers

Understand supply security, pricing risk and how automotive, construction and industrial buyers are planning ahead.

Designed networking

Evening Receptions in Houston

From the welcoming drinks on day one to the main networking reception, both evenings are designed for practical conversations. Connect with buyers, suppliers, and customers from across North America in a relaxed setting.

Roundtable Drinks Discussion

Join mills, recyclers, traders, and logistics partners for an open discussion over drinks. Compare approaches to inventory management, freight costs, and scrap quality, and identify where coordination can reduce waste and improve margins.

Conversations Between Sessions

Every break gives you time to talk with peers about forecasts, feedstock needs, and contract models. Expect the same quality of discussion in the hallways as in the sessions.

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The content journey

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What to expect at the Circular Steel Summit

Inside the mill playbook
Set strategies for the next four years as you navigate evolving trade, tariffs, regulation, and sustainability goals.

Meet the buyers shaping demand
Engage with auto and construction OEMs defining grade specifications, service expectations, and long-term contracts.

Making sense of the tariff debate
Understand how Section 232 and reciprocal measures are reshaping flows of scrap, pig iron, and DRI.

Strategies for stability
Access expert forecasts and in-depth analysis to better navigate global overcapacity, manage pricing volatility, and reduce supply chain risk.

Solving the scrap squeeze
Explore blending, technology, and trading strategies to secure low-copper scrap amid tightening supply.

Financing & Risk Management
Protect margins with hedging and leverage ESG debt, incentives, and innovative financing for long-term growth.

Decision Makers

Steel & Scrap Companies

Senior Management & above

Circular Steel Summit Previous Attendees

Showcase your solutions to decision makers across the value chain at the Circular Steel Summit

Align your brand with the most senior gathering of the North American scrap and steel market. Sponsorship puts you in front of procurement heads, mill executives, recyclers, traders, and investors who are actively looking for partners and solutions.

From high visibility branding across the venue to curated networking spaces and private meeting opportunities, sponsors gain a platform to strengthen relationships, showcase expertise, and generate qualified leads. Whether your focus is technology, trading, finance, or processing, this is where the market comes together to do business.

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Name: Fastmarkets Circular Steel Summit
Start: 2027-01-26T09:00:00
End: 2027-01-28T18:00:00
Location: Houston, USA

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