February 11-13, 2026 - JW MARRIOTT TAMPA WATER STREET

The Tampa Steel Conference is one of the nation’s oldest and largest steel conferences. As the movement of iron and steel products is extremely important to the U.S. economy, this event recognizes that importance and provides a wide array of topical information, as well as a forum to discuss the fast-changing steel market. 

Why you should attend -

Information: Subject matter experts

Networking: Golf Tournament, Harbor Tour, Welcome Reception, the Big Networking reception, breakouts, lunches. There are multiple, multiple opportunities to connect and re-connect.

Who’s Who: Under the About tab find information about the Typical Attendee

Easy: A walkable hotel in a walkable city, friendly and relaxed atmosphere from staff to attendees

Cost: Good bang for your buck

About Steel Market Update 

Steel Market Update and its parent company CRU are leading providers of market information, data, analysis, and consulting services to the steel industry in North America and around the world. The SMU and CRU events teams conduct conferences and training workshops around the world covering raw materials, steel, and other products. 

Read more about SMU: https://www.steelmarketupdate.com/ 

About Port Tampa Bay 

Port Tampa Bay is Florida’s largest port and one of the most diversified ports in the United States. The Port is also Florida’s largest for handling steel and the Tampa Bay region is home to a diverse and growing mix of companies involved in the distribution, processing and manufacturing of steel products. 

Read more about Port Tampa Bay: https://www.porttb.com/