Stainless Steel World Conference & Expo Maastricht

The Stainless Steel World Conference & Expo is one of the world’s leading trade events for the stainless steel industry. Established in 1999, it has served ever since as a global platform for materials experts from both industry and research. Organized by Stainless Steel World, the event takes place every two years in autumn, bringing together leading professionals, companies, and decision-makers involved in the development, application, and trade of stainless steel. The venue is the state-of-the-art and easily accessible MECC Maastricht Exhibition & Congress Center, located in the Dutch city of Maastricht – a region with a strong heritage in metalworking and materials engineering.

This event is far more than just an exhibition. It is a highly specialized technical forum that focuses on the most pressing challenges and innovations within the stainless steel sector. Key themes include sustainable materials and processes ("Towards Carbon Neutrality"), corrosion protection, high-temperature applications, hydrogen technologies ("Clean Hydrogen"), and the integration of artificial intelligence into materials management. Forward-looking topics such as metal additive manufacturing, the development of new duplex and super duplex grades, aerospace materials, and circular economy models also play a prominent role.

Exhibitors at Stainless Steel World showcase cutting-edge technologies, services, and product innovations—ranging from alloys, welding technologies, and surface treatment to materials selection and advanced recycling processes. The event offers a unique platform for technical breakthroughs, practical solutions, and interdisciplinary exchange between industry, academia, and end users. Represented are manufacturers, processors, and suppliers from nearly every sector where stainless steel plays a critical role—from the chemical industry and energy sector to aerospace.

The audience is just as specialized as the event itself: corrosion experts, materials scientists, procurement professionals, plant designers, and key decision-makers attend to stay up to date on the latest developments, form strategic partnerships, and network in an international expert environment.

A standout feature of the event is the accompanying conference. High-level plenary sessions address key topics such as sustainability, supply chain resilience, and future trends in materials technology. Rather than offering superficial presentations, the conference delivers in-depth content, global expertise, and future-oriented discussions that provide concrete answers to the industry's most pressing challenges.

The MECC Maastricht offers excellent accessibility—by train, car, or via several nearby international airports—and provides the ideal infrastructure for an event of this scale. The city itself combines historical charm with cultural diversity and a spirit of innovation.

The Stainless Steel World Conference & Expo is not only a vital meeting point for the industry, but also a globally recognized driver of innovation, sustainability, and economic progress in the future of stainless steel.

The Stainless Steel World Conference & Expo will take place on 3 days from Tuesday, 18. November to Thursday, 20. November 2025 in Maastricht.