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Tour of Ezz Steel, Al Sokhna Plant

Tuesday, 6 June 2023

8:00–9:00

Registration and Refreshments

9:00–10:00

Chapter Welcome and Introduction

AIST MENA Member Chapter Chair Karim Badr, Technical Director, RHI Magnesita

AIST Global Association Overview
Brian Bliss, General Manager – Programs & Publications, Association for Iron & Steel Technology

Keynote Presentation El Sayed Ibrahim, Division Director, Ezz Steel

State of the industry and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the MENA region. What makes this region unique? What challenges do we face? What is driving the steel demand in the region? How do we adapt to constant economic challenges?

10:00–12:00

The Future of Green Steel
Can the MENA region leverage its assets in the path to green steel? In this session, we will be discussing the future technologies that impact carbon reduction in the steelmaking process through the use of hydrogen, hybrid technologies and carbon capture.

Moderator: Dr. Jürgen Cappel, Managing Director, Cappel Steel Consulting

Confirmed Panelists:

	Layla El Hares, Managing Director Green Energy, Siemens Energy
	Riccardo De Michielis, KAM & Technical Consulting, SMS group S.p.A.
	Dr. Alexander Fleischanderl, Head of Green Steel, Primetals Technologies
	Antonio Sgrò, Vice President, Danieli Green Technology

12:00–13:00

Lunch

13:00–15:00

Modern Electric Arc Furnace Operation
The MENA region has the highest DRI production density per ton produced in the world. Consequently, the EAFs are pushing the limits on virgin iron units charge percentages. This session will focus on challenges and potential innovations in EAF operations.

Moderator: Ashraf Hanna, Director Technical Marketing, RHI Magnesita

Confirmed Panelists:

	Didier Morice, CTO, ALTech Group
	Osama Azab, Plant General Manager, Egyptian Steel
	Bouchta Bourzgui, Steel Plant Manager, Maghreb Steel
	Antonio Sgrò, Vice President, Danieli Green Technology
	Ahmed Abdallah Abdelfatah, Senior Process Engineer (EAFs &LFs), EZDK

15:00–15:30

Afternoon Break

15:30–17:30

Innovations in Continuous-Continuous Casting Through Rolling Technologies
New technologies are creating efficiencies in the entire steelmaking process. The session will focus on the latest applications of continuous-continuous casting and rolling technologies.

Moderator: Dr. Gamal Megahed, General Manager for Technical Affairs, Egyptian Steel

Confirmed Panelists:
 

	Magdy Talaat Process Engineering Manager, EZDK
	Moataz Shafik, CSP Process Engineering Manager, EZDK
	Khaled Taha, Plant General Manager, Egyptian Steel
	Andrea De Luca, Vice President, Danieli MIDA Technology
	Dr. Ayman Fathy, Quality & Product Development Executive Manager, Ezz Steel
	Omar Taha, Technical Marketing & Excellence solutions -Flow Control, RHI Magnesita

Wednesday, 7 June 2023

9:00–10:00

Registration and Refreshments

10:00–12:00

Economic Challenges of the Steel Industry in Egypt
Can we overcome the constantly changing economic conditions in the post-COVID era? In this session, industry specialists will be addressing challenges in supply chain, foreign currency, customs freezes, and delays and product delivery–locked scenarios.

Moderator: Hany Genena, Adjunct Faculty, The American University in Cairo

Confirmed Panelists:

	Mohamed Hany Zada, Supply Chain Director, Suez Steel Co.
	Ramy Saleh, CBDO, Elmarakby Steel
	Hisham El Tawil, Corporate Flat Sales Director, Ezz Steel
	Reem Mansour, Board Member, Misr Measurement & Control
	Karim Badr, Technical Director, RHI Magnesita

12:00–13:00

Lunch

13:00–15:00

Innovations in the Direct Reduction Production Route
What are the next-level innovations that are going to impact the DRI process? In this session, industry specialists will share the latest developments and projects in the DRI process.

Moderator: El Sayed Ibrahim, Division Director, Ezz Steel

Confirmed Panelist:

	Dr. Vincent Chevrier, General Manager – Technical Sales and Marketing, Midrex Technologies
	Islam Gadou, DRI Operations Senior Manager, EZDK
	Ali El-Keshawy, Technical Sales Manager, EMEA, UNICAT
	Mohamed Attia, Senior Process Manager, ERM-DRP, Ezz Steel
	Angelo Manenti, President, Metal Consulting LLC

15:00–15:30

Afternoon Break

15:30–17:30

Future of Young Professionals and Industry Support 
Do we have enough people in the talent pipeline to sustain our industry? In this session, young professionals will present their work and our industry leaders tackle the important topics regarding the latest activities in development and support of our young professionals. We will also address the needs and gaps for our industry to thrive.

Moderator: Dr. Iman El Mahallawi, Professor, University of Cairo

Student Presentations from:
German University in Cairo, The British University in Cairo, Cairo University, and Suez University

Confirmed Panelists:

	Carsten-Michael Walbiner, Director Regional Office Cairo, DAAD
	Nader Nabil, Head of Dual System Governance Component, GIZ
	Mahmoud Taha, Rolling Mills Manager, Ezz Steel
	Karim Alshurafa, President, Vollmer America Inc.
	Dr. Taha Mattar, Director, TIMS

Thursday, 8 June 2023

8:00–14:00

   Plant Tour: Ezz Steel, Al Sokhna Plant

*All times are local to Cairo (GMT+2). Schedule is subject to change and will be updated as additional details are confirmed.