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Thank you for your interest in becoming a speaker at ESTAD 2027.
Leading opinion-makers from industry and science will meet to present and discuss the most recent developments and experiences in the fileds of iron and steel production, the latest technologies, steel materials and steel application.
The deadline for the call for papers is
1 December 2026
Speakers will benefit from special ticket rates:
3-day-card 790 Euro
1-day-card 325 Euro
3-day-card University member 550 Euro
Topics
- Blast furnace ironmaking
- Direct reduction of iron ores
- General approaches of CO2-mitigation
- Steelmaking
- Rolling of flat and long products / Forging
- Steel materials and applications / Additive Manufacturing / Galvanizing / Surface technologies
- AI, automation and control
Important Dates
1 December 2026
Abstract submission deadline (abstract max. 300 words)
January / February 2027
Scientific international experts will evaluate submitted abstracts.
February 2027
Paper proposers will be informed about decision of the Scientific international experts. Delivery of authors guidelines.
10 May 2027
Full paper submission deadline.
5 June 2027
PowerPoint presentation slides deadline.
21 - 25 June 2027
8th ESTAD & METEC 2027
Summarized preliminary timetable
June 2027
Monday 21 Early Congress registration
Tuesday 22 Opening / plenary session | Technical sessions
Wednesday 23 Technical sessions
Thursday 24 Technical sessions | Closing session
Friday 25 Plant visits


