Abu dhabi: EMSTEEL Group has announced that Abu Dhabi will host the ResponsibleSteel Forum from 16-18 March 2027, marking the first time the flagship global event will be held in the MENA region. EMSTEEL will serve as Lead Sponsor of the three-day Forum, which is expected to convene senior leaders from across the steel ecosystem, including policymakers, investors, technology providers, producers, customers, and representatives from the public and private sectors.
According to Emirates News Agency, the forum brings together global industry leaders to advance dialogue on industrial transformation, climate action, and the future of hard-to-abate sectors, while showcasing Abu Dhabi's role as a convening platform for these critical discussions. It also reflects EMSTEEL's leadership in advancing responsible steel production and supporting the transition towards lower-emissions, more competitive, and more resilient steel value chains.
Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, Group CEO of EMSTEEL, expressed that hosting the ResponsibleSteel Forum in Abu Dhabi is a strategic milestone for EMSTEEL, the UAE, and the global steel industry. He highlighted Abu Dhabi's growing role as an international centre for industrial transformation and climate-focused dialogue, reinforcing EMSTEEL's leadership in advancing responsible steel production. He emphasized that as decarbonisation continues to reshape operating models, investment decisions, and long-term competitiveness, this forum will provide a critical platform to align global stakeholders around practical solutions that support a more resilient and sustainable steel sector.
Annie Heaton, CEO of ResponsibleSteel, emphasized the significance of the forum amidst the shifting global context and the importance of clean energy infrastructure. She noted the growing role of sunbelt economies in enabling the transition to low emission iron and steel. Heaton highlighted the forum's promise of a timely global conversation on the future of responsible steel, aiming to turn shared ambition into coordinated and coherent action to accelerate progress towards a more responsible, low-emission industry.
As global industries accelerate their transition towards decarbonisation, the forum will provide a timely platform for dialogue on the future of responsible steelmaking and the practical pathways needed to decarbonise the sector. Discussions will focus on the structural changes required to scale responsible steel production, strengthen certification and verification systems, improve emissions measurement and reporting, and build greater confidence in low-emissions steel products.
The 2027 edition in Abu Dhabi comes at a critical time for the global steel industry, as regulatory frameworks, investment priorities, customer expectations, and internationally recognised sustainability standards continue to reshape the sector. The forum will provide an important platform to advance collaboration, accelerate practical solutions, and support the development of industrial ecosystems that balance competitiveness with sustainability.