Sustainable energy sources and artificial intelligence - the new success factors for steel


The steel industry has taken the lead in the climate-friendly transformation of the industry.
taken the lead. In order for sustainable steel to achieve a breakthrough, the industry will need not only
economic policy tailwind, the industry will primarily need a reliable supply of green electricity and non-fossil
non-fossil gases such as hydrogen and ammonia. Artificial intelligence supports this and thus
algorithms and data processing enable successful optimisations in steel. But what is
what is the current status of ongoing AI projects? One thing is already clear: smart supply is becoming a
key factor for Europe as a steel location.

Patron: Thomas Kufen, Lord Mayor of the City of Essen

This was the motto of HÜTTENTAG, which took place in the glass foyer of Messe Essen on 19 November 2024. The event focussed on current issues facing the industry.
 
The panel discussion - moderated by Nadine Pungs - was a highlight of HÜTTENTAG 2024 and featured Kerstin Maria Rippel, Managing Director of the German Steel Federation, Till Schreiter, Chairman of the VDMA Metallurgy Board and CEO of ABP Induction Systems GmbH, Jens te Kaat, Managing Director of Kueppers Solutions GmbH and Dr Thomas Bünger, CEO of ArcelorMittal Flachstahl Deutschland.
 
Many participants, exhibitors and sponsors responded to the call to Essen. They all listened to exciting keynote speeches and technical presentations, with the keynotes laying the foundation for the day. 
 
Our heartfelt thanks to all speakers, participants, exhibitors and sponsors,
We look forward to seeing you again next year.
 

Save the Date:
13. November 2025

Programme 2024

Congress Center Ost
Glasfoyer OST
Messe Essen
Messeplatz 1
45131 Essen/Germany