Agenda & Program Highlights
Bharat Steel 2026: Program Schedule
16–17 April 2026 | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Bharat Steel 2026 presents a power-packed two-day program focused on India's transition to a green, globally competitive, and technologically advanced steel economy, charting the Steel Vision for 2047.
Bharat Steel 2026 is more than a convention — it is a declaration of intent. Over two days, India’s steel ecosystem will come together to define pathways to net-zero, deepen domestic capacity, and unlock global leadership. Every session, roundtable, and interaction is crafted to build a legacy that endures beyond 2047.
Itinerary
Day One – 16 April 2026
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Auditorium -1 (Plenary Hall) - Sessions
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1. Steel: The Backbone of Indian Economy 2. Meeting Raw Material Demand for Steel Sector 3. Sustainable Steel: Pathways to Reduced Emissions |
An exclusive gathering of industry leaders and policymakers to discuss the strategic direction of India’s steel sector, focusing on raw material supply, sustainability, emission reduction, and strengthening global competitiveness. |
09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
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Upcoming |
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1. CEO Round Table – Innovations in Steelmaking
2. State Round Table - Chhattisgarh & Odisha
3. Country Round Table – India and Russia: Enhancing Cooperation in Raw Materials, Technology and Trade
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A high-level CEO Round Table focused on pioneering innovations in steelmaking, examining emerging technologies, operational efficiencies, and strategies to drive the future of the steel industry globally. | 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM | Upcoming |
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1. Sectoral RT: Shaping the Stainless Steel Landscape 2. Sectoral RT: Steel Scrap Recycling: Building Circularity |
A sector-focused roundtable exploring the future of stainless steel, highlighting market trends, technological advancements, and the potential for sustainable practices to shape the industry’s evolution. |
09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
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Upcoming |
Day Two – 17 April 2026
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Auditorium -1 (Plenary Hall) - Sessions
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4. International Trade, Foreign Assets Acquisition and Partnerships |
A forward-looking session on the role of digitalization and Industry 4.0 in revolutionizing the steel sector, focusing on automation, data analytics, and smart manufacturing for enhanced productivity and competitiveness. | 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM | Upcoming |
| + | Summit Room – Round Table I | 4. Country Round Table – Collaboration for Raw Material and Trade in Steel Sector Focus countries: Australia, UAE, Oman, South Africa, Brazil, Indonesia, Gabon, UAE etc. 5. Country Round Table: Technological Collaborations in Steel Sector Focus Countries: USA, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Finland, Sweden etc. 6. State Round Table - Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka |
A collaborative roundtable of various Indian States and Countries focused on strengthening the steel sector through strategic partnerships in raw materials, trade, and technological innovation. Key discussions will include fostering international collaborations and driving regional growth and competitiveness. | 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM | Upcoming |
| + | Round Table Conference Room – Sectoral Round Table | 3. Sectoral RT: Tackling Technological Challenges in Secondary Steel Sector 4. Sectoral RT: Startups and Innovations in Steel Sector |
A sectoral roundtable focused on addressing technological challenges in the secondary steel sector, exploring innovations to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Additionally, a session on startups and disruptive innovations shaping the future of the steel industry. |
09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
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Upcoming |
Session Categories Overview
Focus Area  |
Session Titles |
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| Sustainability & Decarbonization | • Decarbonizing Steel • Steel Recycling • Responsible Mining |
| Steel Demand | • Forging India’s Future • Catalyzing Steel Demand |
| Raw Material Security | • Coking Coal Roundtable • Iron Ore Beneficiation |
| Value-added Steel | • Specialty Steel Applications • Stainless Steel Development |
| Steel Exports | • Trade & Policy Dialogues |
| Secondary Steel Sector | • Tackling Challenges in Secondary Steel |
| Digitalization | • Industry 4.0 in Indian Steel |
| Startups & Innovations | • Startups Driving Industrial Innovation |
| Logistics | • Infrastructure & Logistics for Steel |
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