November 11, 2026
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The 2nd European Steel Scrap and Circular Economy Forum 2026 is a focused two-day specialist conference held on 11 and 12 November 2026 at the Novotel Düsseldorf City West in Germany. Organised by ECV International under the Green Steel Hub platform, the forum assembles key industry stakeholders from across the European steel scrap and circular economy value chain, including scrap processors, steel producers, end-user sectors, technology developers and researchers, financial institutions, and policymakers. The 2026 edition builds on the successful inaugural edition held in Düsseldorf in November 2025, deepening the deliberations on circularity opportunities and challenges facing the European steel industry as it navigates the twin pressures of carbon neutrality and global market competition. The forum is delivered in English, with both in-person and live broadcast participation options available. Full video recordings of all sessions are distributed to delegates within one week of the event.
The event draws a senior and technically specialised audience from across the European steel, metals, and circular economy ecosystem. Attendee profiles include Presidents, Chairpersons, C-suite executives, Vice Presidents, and General Managers from scrap processors, steel manufacturers, electric arc furnace operators, iron ore and raw materials suppliers, energy companies, equipment providers, industrial digitalisation solution providers, automotive and machinery manufacturers, construction companies, logistics and transportation providers, financial institutions including banks and carbon market specialists, consulting firms, academic research institutions, and industry associations. Past attendees have included representatives from Tata Steel, DNV, Bilecik Demir Çelik, Kanadevia Inova, EviView, and Commerzbank AG. Confirmed speakers for 2026 include Matthew Poole, Managing Consultant of CRU International, presenting on the global scrap supply outlook and its implications for the European steel industry.
The two-day programme is structured around keynote presentations, case study sessions, moderated panel discussions, and dedicated roundtable formats, complemented by multiple networking breaks across both days. Day One covers the competitive position of the European scrap industry in the global market, the strategic role of scrap for European steel producers, resilient supply chain development with high-quality recycled material, the optimisation of scrap utilisation in electric arc furnace steelmaking, and a panel discussion on building a resilient and circular scrap steel ecosystem. Day Two addresses market-driven policy frameworks for European scrap, the intersection of finance, strategic resource security, and decarbonisation in circular steel, and additional case studies and expert sessions drawn from the full agenda. Roundtable sessions provide focused small-group discussion formats on specific technical and strategic challenges, with Bunting Magnetics serving as the Roundtable Sponsor for 2026. Sponsor presentations and exhibition booths complement the conference sessions across both days.
The agenda addresses the full spectrum of challenges and opportunities in European steel scrap supply, processing, and circular economy transition. Key themes include the competitive dynamics of the EU scrap industry in the global market, including export competition from Turkiye and other major importing regions; the strategic role of steel scrap as the primary circular feedstock for decarbonising European steel production through electric arc furnaces; feedstock quality challenges and the need to upgrade obsolete scrap for use in high-quality formable steel applications; optimising scrap utilisation and furnace performance in EAF steelmaking; building resilient and diversified scrap supply chains across Europe; the global scrap supply outlook and its structural implications for European steel producers; policy frameworks supporting a market-driven circular scrap economy including the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and waste shipment regulation; financing strategies for decarbonisation and circular steel transition projects; digital transformation and data-driven operations in scrap processing and steel production; magnetic separation and metal detection innovations for cleaner scrap material; waste heat recovery and energy efficiency in electric steelmaking; and the role of secondary raw materials in supporting Europe's industrial sovereignty and strategic autonomy.
The 2nd European Steel Scrap and Circular Economy Forum 2026 concludes on 12 November at the Novotel Düsseldorf City West, bringing two days of expert exchange, case studies, roundtables, and networking to a close. Full session recordings are made available to all delegates within one week, and the forum's post-summit report will document the key insights, discussions, and actionable pathways identified across both days for advancing European steel circularity.
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