Limited sponsor and exhibit opportunities are still available for Met Coke 2009 (http://www.metcokeworldsummit.com), taking place Tuesday, October 13 through Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the Hilton Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. IntertechPira'ss 13th annual Met Coke conference will focus on identifying new strategies for competing in the changed marketplace for the coke and coal industry, and provide updates and insights from renowned industry experts.
Met Coke 2009 is the premier industry event focused on current trends impacting the global metallurgical coke industry. If you are involved in this industry - whether as a supplier or a
user -- this is the perfect opportunity to increase your visibility and gain recognition, said Brian Santos, U.S. Sales Manager for IntertechPira. In addition to our impressive line-up of
speakers and presenters, we expect more than 200 leading industry executives to attend and will offer numerous networking opportunities. Current sponsors and exhibitors include XCoal
Energy 's38; Resources and Scantech International.
This year'ss conference will feature presentations from the leaders in the industry including: Brett Harvey, President 's38; CEO, Consol Energy; John Surma, Chairman and CEO, U.S. Steel;
Joseph Carrabba, President 's38; CEO, Cliffs Natural Resources; Michael Thomson, President, Suncoke Energy; and Congressman Tim Murphy (R-PA-18) (tentative).
Attendees will also hear from Cru International, Resource-Net, World Steel Dynamics, First River, SSY, Weglohut, Energy Ventures Analysis, Xcoal Energy 's38; Resources, Hill 's38;
Associates, Beijing Sino-Steel Industry 's38; Trade Group Corporation (SSIT), Global Coke PVT., FOSBEL, Interamerican Coal 's38; Coke, POSCA, Charles River Associates and Jacobs
Consultancy. Met Coke 2009 will also feature a pre-conference seminar on Cokemaking for the 21st Century with Hope Huntington of Clark Laboratories, LLC.
Exhibition packages are available for as little as $750. To view the complete agenda and sponsorship opportunities for Met Coke 2009 or to register for the conference, visit http://www.metcokeworldsummit.com or contact Brian Santos at (207) 781-9618.
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