The Future of Green Steel 2026

The Future of Green Steel 2026 is a two-day senior-level industry forum taking place on 28 to 29 October 2026 at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington in London, United Kingdom. Organised by Active Communications International (ACI), the event brings together steel producers, automotive manufacturers, green hydrogen companies, iron feedstock providers, technology suppliers, industry associations, policymakers, consultants, and sustainability professionals to examine the commercial, technological, and regulatory realities shaping steel decarbonisation across Europe and adjacent markets.

Purpose and Objectives

The primary purpose of the event is to examine how the steel industry can move from decarbonisation commitments toward commercially viable project delivery. The programme focuses on competitiveness, capital allocation, technology deployment, regulatory support, customer demand, and credible green steel markets. It is designed to help senior decision-makers assess what is required to scale lower-carbon production while maintaining long-term economic viability.

Key Activities

The conference features senior-level presentations, panel discussions, networking, and focused discussions across the green steel value chain. Topics include current and future policy effectiveness, decarbonised production methods, green steel projects and technologies, iron-based feedstocks, sustainable real estate demand, sustainability reporting and standardisation, UK-EU trade, customer assurance, and the economic and environmental challenges affecting green steel supply chains.

Significance

The event is significant because 2026 is becoming an important year for project execution, investment decisions, offtake agreements, and regulatory clarity in European steel decarbonisation. Previous editions have involved organisations including ArcelorMittal, H2 Green Steel, Renault, and GFG Alliance, while the 2026 programme brings together senior representatives from steel production, procurement, technology, engineering, sustainability, market analysis, and policy-related roles.

Expected Outcomes

Participants can expect stronger understanding of green steel technologies, market conditions, regulation, customer requirements, and investment priorities. The event is intended to support commercial partnerships, technology evaluation, supply-chain collaboration, and more informed decisions around low-carbon steel projects, procurement, certification, customer demand, and long-term market development.

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