The programme of Tube 2024

Fascinating presentations and insights into the purchasing world of this industry await you at the BME Buyers' Day. Learn more about the efficiency and organisation of purchasing, from quality aspects to cost structures. Discover best-practice strategies in medium-sized companies and gain insights into the social and economic added value of purchasing, particularly in relation to cooperation with sheltered workshops.

On 16 April 2024, the 2nd day of the international trade fair Tube 2024, Stahl-Kommunikation will once again be organizing a specialist event. The motto of the wire & Tube Convention 2024 is "The green transformation of the steel industry - how it is already succeeding today". Internationally renowned industry insiders will give presentations and discuss with the trade audience.

The ITA Tube Forum will address the key steel tube industry trends that will impact international tube and pipe markets. In addition, our panel of international experts will share their market assessments and offer strategies for success in a market characterized by volatility and uncertainty.

Focus areas and topics:

• Global overview of the pipe market: regional pipe markets, supply, demand and price trends
• Focus topics on the most important pipe market segments: OCTG, Automotive, Structural Piping and Mechanical Piping
• Energy costs: Effects of rising energy costs on production
• Overcapacity: Analysis of longer-term global market trends
• End consumer demand: impact of rising costs, inflation, supply chain risks and technical and technological innovations
• Energy transition: Challenges of sustainable decarbonization of the steel industry
• Market trends and what innovative measures pipe manufacturers can take in response: How can plant manufacturers support with their innovations?

This event is free of charge and already included in your trade fair ticket.

There will be another highlight in Hall 6. Our strategic partner, SawExpo GmbH, will be holding its "Cutting and Sawing Forum" here. Under the motto "Business meets science", there will be daily speaker events on all aspects of cutting technology. Well-known representatives from both exhibiting companies and universities have already confirmed their attendance. Our partner is particularly proud to present the Friday. We are planning a "High Potential Day" dedicated to students and other young professionals. All contributions will be tailored to our "young professionals".

This event is free of charge and already included in your trade fair ticket.