th I’ve been coming here since 1995 24 year . it’s a great group of people, well attended . this is by far the premium opportunity for me to really network with both customers and suppliers. Ferroalloys 2018 Joseph (JC) Castellena, Stainless & Alloy Commodity Manager OmniSource – Non-Ferrous 21-23 October 2018 • Orlando, USA Stainless/Alloy Group Connecting buyers and sellers in contract season Sponsors engineering · consulting · technology Supported by International Manganese Institute For more information and to book your place, visit www.ferroalloysconference.com #CRUferroalloys 02 CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys www.ferroalloysconference.com Informal Networking What to expect golf, tennis, running club The CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys conference is the most Networking Conference important ferroalloys conference in the US market. The receptions, breakfasts, Agenda event assembles 600+ ferroalloys buyers at the height of lunches, dedicated contract season. Attending means maximizing the number areas, plus 50 workshops, roundtables, panel discussions of companies you do business with in 2019, eliminating meeting rooms unnecessary travel, and not losing out to competitors. It’s the “go-to” event for doing business. Sunday: 600 1pm – 5pm Golf Tournament Delegates 2pm – 5pm Tennis Tournament from 6:30pm – 8pm Welcome Networking Reception New! Monday: 400+ Awards Companies Lunch 7am – 9am Networking Breakfast in 7am – 8am Running Club 8:55am – 10:55am Conference Agenda 35+ 10:55am – 11:30am Refreshment Break Countries 11:30am – 1pm Conference Agenda 1pm – 2:30pm Awards Lunch 2:30pm – 5pm Roundtable Delegate 6:30pm – 8pm Cocktail Reception List full contact details Tuesday: are shared from 7am – 9am Networking Breakfast mid-July This is the best event, anywhere in 7am – 8am Running Club the world, due to the high number 8:55am – 11am Conference Agenda of end-users who attend. 11am – 11:30am Refreshment Break 11:30am – 12:30pm Conference Agenda Michael Haw, General Manager 12:30 – 2pm Lunch AMG Superalloys 2pm – 6pm Private Meetings For more information and to book your place, visit www.ferroalloysconference.com #CRUferroalloys www.ferroalloysconference.com CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys 03 Who will I meet? 600 delegates, from 400+ companies, Job Function based in 35+ countries Other 24% President /Equivalent 26% 30% of delegates travel to the event from outside North America Materials Management 3% 58% of delegates occupy a senior decision-making role Commercial 3% Trading/Sales 30% Operations 4% Great opportunity to Procurement 10% connect with old friends and make new ones. Company activity Bharat Mandloi, Director 30 Abcom Pte Ltd 26% 24% 25 20 14% The full delegate list with contact 15 13% details is released to all registered 11% and fully paid delegates mid-July 10 6% 6% so you can set up your meetings. 5 0 Producer Trader Scrap Steel Mills/ Vertically Logistics Other Processor Other End Integrated Services Users Producer For more information and to book your place, visit www.ferroalloysconference.com #CRUferroalloys 04 CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys www.ferroalloysconference.com Conference topics Agenda highlights: A great opportunity to sharpen your knowledge and gain deep insights into today’s and tomorrow’s trading conditions for the Market outlooks ferroalloys market. Manganese, trade, silicon, chrome, nickel, steel, The agenda combines CRU’s independent market intelligence stainless and more Roundtables Battery metals, additive with perspectives from leading industry figures. The result is an manufacture and powder informative and balanced view on the market. The 2018 agenda metallurgy will blend formal presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions, which help you identify opportunities, avoid risks, and develop deeper knowledge of current events and key markets. Topics to be discussed include: Commodity demand from EVs, ‘000T: 600 • Trade developments – consequences for the ferroalloys industry 500 • Forecasting manganese ore, silicon manganese and ferro 400 manganese markets and prices 300 Materials Management 4% • Examining nickel and nickel ore markets 200 • Indonesia in the stainless steel production driving seat – 100 implications for global markets 0 • Exploring the implications of new investments in the US steel 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 sector on ferroalloys demand Nickel Manganese Lithium Cobalt • Ferrochrome supply and demand – predicting 2019 prices Outstanding networking opportunities, much needed information on markets and strategy. • Plus, coverage of cobalt, titanium, molybdenum, vanadium and key demand developments Kevin F. Kirby, General Manager, Engineered Alloys and Continuous Cast Alloys, part of the JWF Group of Companies For the latest agenda, please visit www.ferroalloysconference.com #CRUferroalloys www.ferroalloysconference.com CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys 05 CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys 2018 is proudly sponsored by: Maximize your business opportunities at the event: Sponsor: Raise your profile/brand awareness Exclusive sponsorship packages to enhance your profile and maximize your exposure at this event. There’s a wide range of bespoke options, to raise your profile and highlight your brand. Advertise in the book: Your company front of mind all year Extend the impact of your presence by advertising in the delegate information book. Given to every attendee, it includes the delegate contact details for future reference, ensuring the impression you make at the event will last long engineering · consulting · technology into the future. Exhibit: Promote your products and services Directly demo your product or service to your target audience face-to-face. Exhibition space is available in the networking area, where functions take place, so you can showcase your products to, and interact with, the majority of the delegates. Private Meeting Rooms: LAST FEW REMAINING Cut the deal - on the day At the event, you’ll find fellow professionals you’ll want to discuss business opportunities with. To conduct your meetings in private, CRU offer a number of meeting rooms onsite for you to utilize. You will have the delegate list before the conference to plan your meetings and to maximize your return. To discuss your opportunities, contact: Sharon Davies, Sponsorship & Exhibition Sales Executive on +44 (0) 20 7903 2402 or [email protected] #CRUferroalloys 06 CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys www.ferroalloysconference.com CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys 2018 Awards Nominations will close in early October, visit www.ferroalloysconference.com/awards to make your nominations! Categories: Executive of the Year Directly involved in the sales or purchase of alloys or metals, the candidate could be a top-ranking Hall of Fame executive or destined for greatness. The Recognizes an executive involved in the winner delivers results, shows integrity, ferroalloys industry who has made an is innovative and has had a measurable outstanding contribution to the industry. impact on the fortunes of their Candidates could be traders, purchasers, company. The judging criteria Service analysts, business leaders or service for this award will be: Provider of the Year providers. The candidates will achievements, be judged on: business acumen, industry standing, innovation The company that wins this award integrity, leadership, innovation and business acumen. could be involved in transportation and industry standing. & logistics, finance, technology or support the industry in another capacity. Judging criteria for this award are: integrity and industry value-add. To view the full judging criteria, please visit www.ferroalloysconference.com/awards #CRUferroalloys www.ferroalloysconference.com CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys 07 Networking Golf CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys is designed to maximize your Tournament: Some of the strongest networking opportunities to enable you to do business. business relationships have been built on the golf course. Plus cash prizes! It is a very good networking/meeting opportunity with producers, traders and end-users of metals and ferroalloys. Renato Tichauer, Networking Tremond Metals Corp breaks: Breakfasts, lunches, refreshment breaks, and a range of networking areas are available throughout the conference for you to network and have meetings Tennis: An exciting tournament of doubles and the chance to win a cash prize! Cocktail Running Club: Receptions: For the early risers, join Held in the early your peers for a evening, you can relaxed run meet new people or strengthen existing relationships For more information and to book your place, visit www.ferroalloysconference.com #CRUferroalloys www.ferroalloysconference.com CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys 08 Frequently asked questions Capitalize on 2019 business opportunities Give me some background information What else makes the event good value? CRU Ryan’s Notes Ferroalloys conference started 24 years ago. It is the most The event takes place in an excellent business hotel close to an international important ferroalloys conference in the US market attracting 600+ delegates from airport with cost-effective room rates. The 50+ company meeting rooms, 400+ countries and 35+ countries. conference and networking areas are all located in close proximity to each other. Who will I meet at this conference? What are the opportunities to sharpen my knowledge? Delegates at the event represent ferroalloys producers and traders, and also The conference offers a range of traditional and interactive presentations