Steel Trade Conference

Thursday, July 10, 2008

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm           Welcome Cocktail Reception

                                    Sponsored by Port of San Diego

Friday, July 11, 2008

8:30 am                          Session 1: Economy and Markets

                                        •   Welcome Address

                                            Confirmed speakers:

       Wilfried von Bülow, MAN Ferrostaal Inc.

        Tom Keller, MacSteel International USA Corp. 

        Alan Gin, Economist, University of San Diego

                                                     
10:15 am                         Networking Break

10:35 am – 12:15 pm         Session 2: Trade Matters and Legislation

                                               Confirmed Speakers:

                                               Bill Upton, Vulcan Threaded Products

                                      David Phelps, American Institute for International Steel

                                      Thomas Danjczek, Steel Manufacturers Association

                                      Fred Waite, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

                                      John Foster, Coutinho & Ferrostaal Incorporated

2:15 pm – 4:15 pm            San Diego Port and Bay Cruise         (Tour 1:  Booked)

Sponsored by Port of San Diego

4:15 pm - 6:00 pm             San Diego Port and Bay Cruise          (Tour 2:  Open)

and also tour Port of San Diego facilities from the sea.

Refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Please

RSVP sousa@steelorbis.com to reserve your seat.

7:00 pm                          Reception and Gala Dinner

Saturday July 12, 2008

8:30 am – 10:30 am          Session 3: Product Focus
                                      Confirmed Speakers:

                                        Mark Hennings, Harris Supply Solutions

                                        Andrew Marlen, TAMCO Steel

                                        Henry Pankratz, Coutinho & Ferrostaal Ltd, Canada
                                        JR Meyers, Totem Steel
    
10:30 am                        Networking Break

10:45 am – 12:00 pm        Session 4: Steel Futures and Steel Logistics   

                                     Confirmed Speakers:

                                     Tom Solomon, Marian Shipping

                                              Carole Wink, Ancon Transportation

                                     Lotta Ulfsdotter, London Metal Exchange