As this edition of Steel Australia magazine is published, many of us across our Australian industry (including Mark Cain and I) are going “dry for July” to raise awareness of, and support for, those affected by cancer.
We have teams from BlueScope, Ahrens Group, Arup Queensland, Orrcon, Southern Steel Group and Liberty Primary Steel. All participating companies are aligned to the overall Australian Steel Institute team who are leading the way in fund raising.
To my understanding, this is the first time an entire industry has joined the campaign. It is not too late to join your industry colleagues or to make a personal of business donation. Simply click here.
Our 2024 Australian Steel Convention is scheduled for 8 to 10 September at the Pullman Hotel Brisbane, situated at King George Square, right in the heart of Brisbane.
The theme for this year’s convention is What it takes: Sustainable Building & Infrastructure. This is an area of interest and passion for many across our industry. We are all aware that societies across the world have chosen a future with less carbon intensity than our past. Australia is no different. But for us, as an industry, what does this mean?
ASI’s chief executive Mark Cain and his team have organised well-credentialled speakers to share their insights on cost-effective, sustainable, and resilient steel solutions coupled with examining the current and future requirements and capabilities of the Australian steel supply chain. Additionally, attendees will again be provided a series of wonderful case studies that showcase the versatility, reusability and traceability of steel.
As we move towards 2050, we know that communities across the world will be making choices on the materials and processes they use in construction, infrastructure, and the myriad of other uses of building materials through a “sustainable” lens. This year’s convention is intended to broaden our understanding of what is required of us to be relevant to the future needs of society.
I, like many of you, have forged an enjoyable and stimulating career through our Australian steel industry. September’s convention is all about positioning our industry for the future and providing those who come after us with comparable opportunities to those that we have enjoyed.
Please register your attendance online. We look forward to seeing you there.
Tony Schreiber
Chair, ASI
