Session (8): SIIS2022 lessons learned and next steps

Following a comprehensive look into the steel industry in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, and North Africa, and across the world over two days, with invaluable insight provided by the world’s top industry executives, the final session will bring together the moderators from each session to recap and discuss the most important issues raised during SIIS21/22. What is the future for the industry post-Covid-19? What challenges remain after the pandemic and how should the industry approach them?

What will the long-term impact be from the Ukraine war on global trading patterns? What are the main challenges and opportunities for Saudi Arabia’s steel industry and what measures need to be taken to support local suppliers? This session will aim to bring the most pressing issues into focus and debate what priorities industry players must set. Participation from the audience will be encouraged to get a broader and interactive perspective of the main issues affecting the industry. Steel has been hit hard by various game-changing events and the future looks uncertain. Although we may not have all the answers, SIIS21/22 has gone a long way to shedding light on the key themes within the steel industry and provided a solid platform for discussion on what steps to take going forward.

Panelists

(Appearance in Sequential of the Sessions)

Noor Shabib

Vice President for Strategic Planning & Business Development

Talat Hafiz

Economic Columnist & Banking Expert

Mohammed Al-Jabr

Vice Chairman

Adam Smith

Editor in Chief

Abdulaziz Al-Mogbil

Energy Observer

Paul Mullins

Director

MODERATOR

Rayed Al-Ajaji

Chairman
(Conference Chairman)