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- Hybrid event will take place virtually from 12 to 15 July 2021, with select in-person events in Singapore
- SIFW’s partners include Aspermont Media, Fastmarkets, S&P Global Platts and TradeWinds
Singapore Exchange (SGX), Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and E-Steel will jointly organise the first-ever Singapore International Ferrous Week (SIFW), bringing participants in the global ferrous ecosystem together to explore partnerships and growth opportunities in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
SIFW, replacing the Singapore Iron Ore Week, presents to participants an elevated annual global flagship event for the ferrous metals supply chain, following a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic. SIFW will take the form of a hybrid format, with interactive and virtual platforms such as SIFW Digital Summit for global audiences and select in-person sessions at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre for Singapore-based participants.
SGX’s Singapore Iron Ore Forum returns for the eighth time and is the anchor event for SIFW. And for the first time, SIFW will partner leading industry experts Aspermont Media, Fastmarkets, S&P Global Platts and TradeWinds to bring events covering the entire steel-making value chain, offering participants insights on the latest market developments across iron ore, coking coal, freight, steel and mining technologies.
William Chin, Head of Commodities at SGX, said, “There is a critical need to seize the opportunities in navigating structural market disruptions brought upon by the pandemic, ranging from trade tensions and supply chain bottlenecks, to increased demand for risk management solutions to cope with heightened price volatility. Together with our partners Enterprise Singapore and E-Steel, we are delighted to host an expanded platform in SIFW to bring the ferrous community together - to discuss, debate and collaborate on challenges and opportunities confronting the ferrous industry.”
Lee Pak Sing, Assistant Chief Executive Officer of ESG, said, “Enterprise Singapore is pleased to partner SGX and E-Steel to launch the Singapore International Ferrous Week. SIFW’s expanded lineup of conferences cover topics not only on iron ore, but also coking coal, steel, freight, and mining technologies. This reflects the progress that Singapore has made over the years in growing players in the entire steel-making value chain. Today, Singapore has become a key trading hub for the iron and steel sector. We trust that SIFW would bring about deeper collaborations between regional and international players in the ferrous market space."
The launch of SIFW reaffirms Singapore’s position as a trading hub of choice for the ferrous industry. Singapore is well-positioned to continue growing its critical mass of ferrous industry players and enable future growth in Asian trade flows. Having pioneered the world’s first iron ore swaps in 2009, SGX continues to serve the industry as the leading international clearing exchange for iron ore and coking coal derivatives.
Please visit www.sifw.sg for more information on SIFW 2021.
Official Events of SIFW
- Anchor event: Singapore Iron Ore Forum
Anchor event for SIFW with rich discussions on the ever-volatile iron ore market - Fastmarkets Singapore Steel Forum
Featuring latest insights on steel market dynamics through sharp price reporting lenses - Future of Mining Asia, Singapore by Aspermont Media
Join the three million-strong mining community to discuss, debate and solve the biggest issues in mining today. - S&P Global Platts Singapore Coking Coal Conference
Asia’s gathering for the metallurgical coal and coke market specialists - TradeWinds Shipowners Forum Singapore
Bringing leading voices in shipping that underpins global commodities trade
