ASA Conference 2026

24th - 26th May 2026
Adelaide Oval Hotel

Your Independent Voice In Steel

Bringing Members Together

It's on again! The dates are locked, the venue is set, the program is nearing completion, and bookings are now open for the ASA Conference 2026.

Join us from 24th - 26th May at Adelaide Oval Hotel for what is set to be a great event. From practical and insightful presentations to an array of networking and social events, there is something for everyone, including a Gala Dinner in the stunning wine tunnels at Penfolds Magill Estate.

A Snapshot

Speaker Highlights

 

David Latina

David Latina

Commissioner, Anti-Dumping Commission

Kirsten Embery

Kirsten Embery

A/g General Manager Green Metals Branch, Heavy Industry Transition Division, DISR

Catherine de Fontenay

Catherine de Fontenay

Commissioner, Productivity Commission

Damien Fleming

Damien Fleming

Former Australian Test Cricketer

Stephen Koukoulas

Stephen Koukoulas

Economist & Director, Market Economics

Ross Greenwood

Ross Greenwood

MC, Sky News

Grant Kelley

Grant Kelley

Chairman & Owner, Adelaide 36ers

Aamir Qutub

Aamir Qutub

CEO, Enterprise Monkey

Kirk Cheesman

Kirk Cheesman

Group Managing Director, NCI

Owen Birrell

Owen Birrell

Director, Transport & Infrastructure Research, RBC Capital Markets

Vivek Dhar

Vivek Dhar

Head of Commodities and Sustainability Research, Commonwealth Bank Singapore

Grant Johnston

Grant Johnston

Managing Director, Alter Steel

Dyan Johnson

Dyan Johnson

General Manager, Master Builders Queensland

Don Johnston

Don Johnston

Co-Founder and Co-Managing Director, Green Steel of WA

Trevor Hall

Trevor Hall

Founding Partner & CEO, HC Energy

Rohan Richardson

Rohan Richardson

Founder & Managing Director, Future Forgeworks

View Agenda

Take a closer look at the speaker panel and explore the key topics that were covered during the conference and breakfast sessions.

Connection & Insights

What’s On Offer?

The ASA Conference offered members the chance to get away, connect in person with colleagues, friends and new faces, and stay up-to-date with the latest changes shaping our industry. The event spanned three days, with a focus on quality content and plenty of social activities.

Networking Welcome Drinks

Sunday 24th May

Started the conference with a one-off Adelaide Oval experience — networking drinks on The Hill, with exclusive access inside the historic heritage scoreboard.

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Conference and Gala Dinner

Monday 25th May

Monday was a day filled with sessions from leading industry experts. We then headed out to Penfolds Magill Estate Cellar Door for an unforgettable Gala Dinner experience in the wine tunnels.

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Presentation Breakfast

Tuesday 26th May

The perfect way to close the event! In this Breakfast Presentation and networking session, we dug deeper into some of the big issues shaping the future of the steel industry, both in Australia and globally.

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Gala Dinner at Penfolds Magill Estate

Members didn’t miss this unique opportunity to dine in the famed wine tunnels beneath the cellar door at Penfolds Magill Estate.

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A Snapshot Of The Last ASA Conference

All in the beautiful surrounds of Hamilton Island in the sunshine state.

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