From market analysis and trade flows to geopolitics and the green transition: the next edition expands the content program and introduces new formats for dialogue and in-depth analysis.
Made in Steel 2027 brings a global discussion on the future of the steel industry to Fiera Milano. For the 2027 edition, the event, organized by siderweb in conjunction with Fiera Milano, has chosen to strengthen its international reach with two exclusive partnerships with Kallanish and SMR - Steel & Metals Market Research . The goal is to further expand the event's content offering and bring a global perspective to the program on the markets, commercial dynamics, and transformations reshaping the steel industry.
"Made in Steel increasingly aims to be a place where the international steel industry can meet and exchange ideas," says Paolo Morandi, CEO of Made in Steel and siderweb. "The partnership with Kallanish and SMR goes precisely in this direction: bringing international expertise, analysis, and perspectives to Milan, creating opportunities for dialogue that can help operators understand an increasingly interconnected and complex market."
"The European steel industry, " he adds, " is undergoing a profound transformation, in which competitiveness, trade, energy, decarbonization, and geopolitics are inseparable issues. Made in Steel aims to be a space where these dimensions can be addressed together, bringing together those who produce, process, and use steel, those who analyze scenarios, and those who define the rules."
A new series of sessions dedicated to international markets, organized by Kallanish , will focus on three key areas shaping the steel industry: "Global Steel Market Outlook," "Trade and Competitiveness," and "The Future of Steel Production." Participants can choose to take one, two, or all three modules, which will cover global market developments, the changing trade and regulatory environment, and the future of steel production, from raw materials to artificial intelligence and digitalization.
SMR - Steel & Metals Market Research is a market research firm specializing in stainless steel and specialty steels, led by Markus Moll. It will organize a conference dedicated to the global markets for carbon and alloy engineering steels, bearing steels, free-cutting steels, and tool steels. The program will provide insights into the global supply structure, trade flows and market volumes, and end-use demand by segment, including 10-year forecasts. The program will also include a global comparison of production costs and an assessment of geopolitical trends and their impact on the engineering steel industry.
The new international partnerships will complement the already extensive Made in Steel conference program, curated by siderweb. Entrepreneurs, managers, experts, and representatives of the main industry associations will be invited to discuss issues affecting the future of Italian and European steel. Speakers will also include representatives of Assofermet, Eurofer, Eurometal, and Federacciai, as well as representatives of Italian and European institutions .
New formats for dialogue and in-depth analysis
The program's evolution also extends to content production and delivery. Made in Steel 2027 will go beyond the traditional conference format: among the new features, a live video-podcast station will be available, designed as an open space for meeting with industry professionals and as a place for content production during the event.
The siderweb editorial team will engage in ongoing dialogue with representatives of the Italian and international steel supply chain, gathering testimonials, analyses, and perspectives directly from those attending Made in Steel. The production of podcasts, already part of siderweb's editorial offering, will also continue, strengthening the connection between the physical experience of the event and the digital enjoyment of its content.
One of the new features of 2027 will be the arrival at Fiera Milano of “The Green Steel Challenge” , the podcast produced by the Willy Korf Foundation and Kallanish Commodities, which will make live recordings during the event.
A new dimension for Made in Steel
Made in Steel 2027 will increasingly be the place where the steel industry looks to the world to understand where it is going and to identify the next direction to follow.
The partnerships with Kallanish and SMR are part of the event's broader growth path : the twelfth edition of Made in Steel, scheduled for 11, 12 and 13 May 2027 at Fiera Milano , presents itself with a renewed layout and expanded spaces in pavilions 8, 12 and 16 , designed to welcome an ever-increasing number of companies and promote visibility, networking and business opportunities along the entire steel supply chain.
Following the growth of the 2025 edition, which attracted over 19,000 attendees and nearly 400 companies from all over the world, Made in Steel is looking to 2027 with the aim of further consolidating its role as a European platform for discussion, innovation, and development for the sector.
Made in Steel is the international conference and exhibition dedicated to the steel industry. It is organized by siderweb - the steel community alongside Fiera Milano. Made in Steel is a conference and exhibition. It offers opportunities for business and reflection, networking and learning. It is both an exhibition showcase and a cultural hub that, with conferences, forums, and roundtables, aims to foster competitive collaboration and the exchange of information, essential elements for business growth. Since 2023, Made in Steel has been certified for sustainable event design and management according to the ISO20121 standard.
siderweb - The Steel Community is the only online publication in Italy dedicated entirely to the steel industry. It is a point of reference for industry professionals, thanks to its simple style, focus on in-depth analysis, and objectivity. Since 2009, it has been tracking the prices of raw materials and steel products on the national market every week, now numbering over 60, using a method certified by the Laboratory of Statistics, Data, Methods, and Systems at the University of Brescia. Since 2022, it has published five weekly indices for scrap, carbon steel, long and flat products, and stainless steel.
Since 2005, it has organized Made in Steel, the international Conference & Exhibition dedicated to the steel industry, and structured its contents: conferences, interviews, and outlooks.
Mechanical exports exceed 20 billion euros in the first half of the year
The figures presented at Anima Export Days 2026: +2.8% compared to the same period last year. Exports are growing in the USA, China, and Germany. Exports of the mechanical engineering sector represented by Anima Confindustria reached €20.4 billion in the first half of 2026, up 2.8% compared to the same period in 2025. The data, processed by Anima's Statistics Office based on Istat data, were presented during the Brescia leg of Anima Export Days , the initiative dedicated to the internationalization of the Italian mechanical engineering sector. Running from September 28th to October 1st, the event is bringing together companies in the sector with selected international buyers. Now in its sixth edition, the Export Days are a collaboration between Anima Confindustria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), with the aim of fostering new trade relations and supporting the strengthening of Italian companies' presence in foreign markets . This year, the B2B meetings involve operators from over 20 countries and are taking place in four locations : Borgosesia, Turin, Brescia, and Bassano del Grappa. The initiative comes at a time when geopolitical tensions and uncertainties over trade policies continue to impact international trade. Against this backdrop, data for the first half of 2026 paint a resilient picture for the mechanical engineering sector, represented by Anima. Exports from Anima's sectors totaled €20.4 billion , up 2.8% from €19.8 billion in the same period in 2025. The trend confirms the sector's strong international vocation , albeit with varying trends. The main export components include valves and faucets , gas turbines, hydraulic pumps, and air conditioning systems. Other sectors are showing positive results, while others are experiencing a decline. Geographically, the United States remains the leading destination market for exports in the animal and animal sectors, with €2.38 billion in the first six months of 2026, up 2.4% compared to the same period of the previous year. Germany follows, with €1.99 billion (+4.8%), and France, with €1.81 billion (+2.9%). Alongside the more established European markets, some particularly significant trends are emerging in non-EU areas, starting with China, the Middle East, and North Africa. Despite a general decline towards the Gulf countries (-3.7%), exports to Saudi Arabia grew by 14.6% (665.1 million euros) , supported by the sectors related to process plants, energy, infrastructure and cooling. In China , exports of the Anima sectors grew by 22.3% and reached almost 720 million euros . The aeraulic systems sector was the main driver of this increase. Steam turbines and air compressors also recorded good growth in China. Algeria's growth was even more significant, rising 146.7% from €173.3 million to €427.6 million. This result was primarily driven by technologies such as gas turbines (which account for approximately 47% of total exports to the country), valves and taps, as well as pressure products and equipment. These flows are often tied to individual orders and therefore not necessarily characterized by continuous trends, but the data highlights the ability of Italian companies to seize opportunities even in rapidly developing markets. "The 2.8% growth in exports in the first half of the year confirms the ability of Italian mechanical engineering to maintain a competitive position on international markets, even in a period characterized by geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty. The United States remains the primary destination market, while the results in China and Algeria demonstrate the ability of companies to seize opportunities in different markets. This is a sign of resilience that must be accompanied by greater diversification and a strengthened international presence. In this regard, the Export Days represent a concrete tool for creating new relationships and business opportunities," stated Pietro Almici, president of Anima Confindustria . On the import front, in the first six months of the year, the Anima sectors recorded a 1.2% increase, for a total value of 9.73 billion euros; this figure completes the current trade picture and confirms the centrality now assumed by international markets beyond the European one. It is in this context that Anima is renewing its Export Days , transforming market analysis into a concrete opportunity for supply and demand to meet.
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