# SMU Steel Summit (SMUSS)

- Dates: 24 August 2026 to 26 August 2026
- Location: Georgia International Convention Center, Atlanta, United States
- Organiser: CRU
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Expected attendance: 218

## About

The SMU Steel Summit is a conference focused on the North American steel market. It provides networking opportunities and expert insights on economics, market analysis, banking, commodities, international trade, regulation, and steel-related industries. The event is attended by decision-makers from manufacturing, distribution, trading, steel mills, wholesalers, toll processors, and logistics.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.events.crugroup.com/smusteelsummit/home)
- [Registration](https://www.events.crugroup.com/smusteelsummit/register)
- [Agenda](https://www.events.crugroup.com/smusteelsummit/agenda)

## Topics

- Industrial Engineering

## Speakers

- Barry Schneider, President and Chief Operating Officer, Steel Dynamics, Inc
- Ezequiel Tavernelli, Executive Director, Alacero
- Rob Simon, Chief Executive Officer, JSW Steel USA Inc
- Ilse Henne, CEO, tk accelis
- Barry Zekelman, Chairman and CEO, Zekelman Industries
- Ethan Bernard, Managing Editor, Steel Market Update
- Chris Graham, Senior Vice President - Flat Rolled Group, Steel Dynamics, Inc
- Lawrence D. Burns, Business Advisor, AND, ET AL LLC
- Timna Tanners, Managing Director, Equity Research, Wells Fargo
- Dr. Anirban Basu, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Sage Policy Group, Inc

## Where to stay

- **Origin Hotel Atlanta**: 360 m from the venue, 166 Pryor Street, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.originhotel.com/hotels/atlanta/hotel-downtown-atlanta)
- **The Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton**: 880 m from the venue, 127 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/atlcdqq-the-candler-hotel-atlanta/)
  - Phone: +1 404 523 1200
- **Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown**: 910 m from the venue, 134 Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/atldt)
  - Phone: +1 404-522-0950
- **Home2 Suites**: 940 m from the venue, 87 Cone Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/atldwht-home2-suites-atlanta-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 404-965-7992
- **Barclay Hotel Atlanta Downtown**: 940 m from the venue, 89 Luckie Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](http://www.atlantadowntowninn.com)
  - Phone: +1-404-524-7991
- **Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection**: 1.0 km from the venue, 110 Marietta Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/atlak-glenn-hotel-autograph-collection/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 404-521-2250
- **Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Downtown**: 1.0 km from the venue, 111 Cone Street Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
- **Courtyard Atlanta Downtown**: 1.0 km from the venue, 133 Carnegie Way Northwest, Atlanta, 30303
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atldo-courtyard-atlanta-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 404-222-2416

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