13th Annual Mexican Steel Conference

Registration Opens

Cocktail Reception & Exhibits Open

Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast

Opening Remarks

Keynote Address - Humberto Jasso

General Manager of Heavy Industries and High Technology at the Mexico Economy Ministry

Highlight Presentation - The Year Ahead for Mexican Steel

A glimpse back at Mexico's steel industry from 2007 and a look ahead for 2008. As Mexico remains rich in energy resources, this presentation will give a snapshot of what is ahead for this country, which has benefited from high oil and gas prices, while also retaining a strong construction market.

Topics include:

- Update and Outlook on steel supply and demand figures

- The changing Mexican Steel Market - Is the consolidation over?

- How have trends in the global economy impacted Mexico's steel industry?

Coffee Break

NAFTA Roundtable

This session will offer dialog between U.S., Mexican and Canadian Steel association representatives on the North American Free Trade Agreement. Speakers will touch upon how they can work together for more regional integration and to resist competition from growing markets abroad.

Topics Include:

- Global challenges from abroad - what can be done?

- China's role in the market and how will others compete?

- How to integrate and an outlook how long that process could take?

-Are anti-dumping measures between NAFTA countries being viewed differently than those in other countries?

Luncheon

Session I: Steel Consumers in Mexico

The Mexican steel industry has had a long history of foreign involvement amid a strong international presence. This session will examine steel consumers in Mexico and their outlook on the market as well as trends in production, consumption and imports among others.

Topics Include:

- Is Mexico still an attractive destination for automotive, appliance and equipment transplants?

- How has the environment evolved amid changes in the steel industry like consolidation?

- An update on steel prices and consumption trends.

Coffee Break

Session II: The Evolving Mexican Steel Industry

The transformation of the global steel industry continues amid consolidation, acquisition and concentration of ownership. As the final session of this conference, attendees will hear from steel producers who will present their thoughts and opinions on the state of the Mexican Steel industry and its outlook for 2008 and beyond.

Topics Include:

- Is more consolidation forthcoming among Mexican producers?

- What impact will the changes in the industry have on the Mexican steel industry?

- What’s ahead for the market in 2008 and beyond?

Cocktail Reception

Continental Breakfast at Hotel

Board Bus for Tour

Bus Departs Hotel

Tour of the Museo Del Acero

Please join AMM for a special tour of the Museo Del Acero, a spectacular look at Blast Furnace No. 3, one of the most recognizable icons of Monterrey.

It is the first time a blast furnace has been repurposed to function as museum. Visitors can ride inside what was once the ore lift to the top of the blast furnace where they can walk along the catwalk high above the ground. From there, visitors can peer down the large throat of the furnace and take in the magnificent views of the city and beyond.

For more information please visit www.horno3.org

Board Bus to Airport or Hotel