Schedule

Session 13 | Modern Trade in Steel: Unlocking Value through E-Commerce and AI

• Explore how e-commerce & Automation is streamlining the steel supply chain- from procurement to last-mile delivery 
• Understand how blockchain enhances transparency, reduces inefficiencies, and builds stakeholder trust 
• Discuss digital adoption trends transforming traditional steel trade practices

Session 14 | Fireside Chat- Towards 100 million tonnes - NMDC’s Strategic Growth Journey

• NMDC’s timeline and strategic roadmap to achieve 100 mnt iron ore production 
• Role of new technologies in expanding mining operations and productivity 
• Enhancing evacuation capacity 4. Role of index-linked pricing and auction mechanisms in NMDC’s price discovery

• Mr. Vishwanath Suresh, Director - Commercial, NMDC Ltd.

Session 15 | Product Diversification & Cost Dynamics: EAF vs IF in the Evolving Indian Steel Sector

• Keynote Address by Guest of Honour, Govt. of West Bengal 
• How are Indian steelmakers pursuing product diversification to meet evolving market demands? 
• EAF vs IF: What are the key considerations in terms of Capex, Opex, and long-term operating efficiency? 
• Which furnace route aligns better with changing raw material availability and sustainability targets?

• Mr. Sachin Shetty, Managing Partner, Quesrow Research and Consulting Private Limited

Session 16 | India’s rising scrap demand: Can policies and partnerships unlock the supply?

• Processed vs. unprocessed scrap: Is India’s melting industry seeing real quality gains, or does the informal supply chain still hold us back? 
• Policy vs. practice: Are RCM and EPR enabling access to ELVs and auction scrap-or creating more friction for buyers? 
• What innovations and investments will truly reshape India’s scrap ecosystem—from yard-level efficiency to national-scale sourcing ?

• Mr. Jayprakash Sahu, GM, BigMint Technologies Private Limited

Refreshment | Networking Lunch

Session 17 | Hedging Strategies for Steel & Raw Materials: Managing Price Volatility through Exchange-Based Tools

Session 18 | Improving DRI Production: Optimising Use of Low-Grade Thermal Coal

• Mr. Narasimha Nayak Gujjadi, CEO, African Industries Group

Session 19 | Navigating Growth: The Future of DRI in India and Export Prospects

• What are the key drivers behind India’s projected DRI production growth from 52 MNT to 65 MNT by FY 2030? 
• Which factors are fueling increased adoption and expansion of DRI in India? 
• What is the export potential of Indian DRI in global markets? 
• How do regional production and consumption trends vary across India?

• Ms. Christi S Mathai, Sr. Business Analyst, Quesrow Research and Consulting Private Limited

Session 20 | India’s Thermal Coal Supply Shift: Sustaining Domestic Growth and Reducing Import Dependence

• How are government policies and roadmap targets shaping India’s push for domestic thermal coal self-reliance? 
• What’s driving the decline in thermal coal imports—market trends, pricing, or regulatory pressure? .
• Can domestic coal reliably substitute imports, given quality concerns and blending challenges?

• Mr. Indranath Jha, Senior Manager - Iron Ore and Coal , BigMint

Session 21 | India’s Pellet Industry: Capacity, Constraints & Opportunities

• What is the current pellet capacity in India, and what are the trends in new additions and investments? 
• What challenges exist in securing high-grade ore for pellet manufacturing? 
• How are increasing pellet imports changing the dynamics of India’s pellet industry? 
• What are the benefits of pelletisation in terms of decarbonisation, value addition, and export potential?

• Ms. Christi S Mathai, Sr. Business Analyst, Quesrow Research and Consulting Private Limited

Session 22 | Presentation- Redefining Efficiency: High-Speed Rolling for the Next-Generation Steel Industry

Session 23 | Presentation- IIT Kharagpur

• Prof. Manas Paliwal, , IIT Kharagpur

Session 24 | Young Leaders: Driving Change in the Industry

Refreshment | Cocktail & Networking Dinner

Session 25 | Green Steel Economics – Who will pay the premium?

• How are government policies in the EU, US, and Asia driving demand for low-CO2 steel? 
• What are the cost economics of BF-BOF, DRI-, and scrap-based steel production? 
• How do carbon accounting frameworks and CBAM impact steel pricing and competitiveness?

• Mr. Rajib Maitra, Partner - Consulting, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP

Session 26 | Renewable Power in Ferrous Manufacturing: Enabling Green Growth & Cost Efficiency

• How are steel and iron producers leveraging renewable energy to reduce power costs and meet sustainability targets? 
• What role will energy storage play in enabling round-the-clock renewable power for energy-intensive industries? 
• How can power developers and steel players collaborate to overcome grid limitations and supply variability? 
• How do policy shifts like green open access and carbon compliance frameworks support RE adoption in steel?

Session 27 | Motivational Session- Shri Gaur Gopal Das

An inspiring session with our keynote motivational speaker, who will share powerful insights and real-world experiences to ignite innovation, resilience, and leadership. This is the moment to reconnect with purpose and elevate your life journey.

Refreshment | Networking Lunch