High-Level Forum on Near-Net-Shape Manufacturing Technologies
Join us at the Near-Net-Shape Manufacturing Forum, which will focus on “Greener Processes, Greener Materials.” During the event, industry experts will discuss trends in green manufacturing in the steel industry. The status-quo and future development of near-net-shape manufacturing technology will be a key topic, aiming to foster continuous innovation in this field.
When: April 23rd-25th, 2025
Where: Rizhao Grand New Century Hotel (Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China)
Organizer: Near-net-Shape Manufacturing Technology Branch of the Chinese Society for Metals
Co-organizer: Rizhao Steel Holding Group Co., Ltd
General agenda
April 23rd | Registration |
April 24th | A full day of insights from steelmakers, industry experts, and other key professionals. |
April 25th | A half-day workshop tour to Rizhao ESP Line #1 |
A Decade of Excellence – 10 Years of ESP Production at Rizhao Steel
Primetals Technologies will showcase Arvedi ESP at the forum, providing an in-depth look at this advanced green steel production technology.

CHRISTOPH FELLNER
Vice President Endless Strip Production
Christoph Fellner has been part of the ESP team at Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH since 2015. In 2020, he took on the role of Head of Technical Sales. Since 2023, he has held the position of Vice President of Endless Strip Production.
Rizhao Grand New Century Hotel (Rizhao city, Shandong Province, China)
Registration
Registration fee:
2,500 RMB per person
Accommodation & meals:
Accommodation will be centrally arranged (click here to see the hotel).
Participants are responsible for their own accommodation expenses.
The room rate is RMB 380 per night per room (including breakfast).
How to pay:
Offline remittance or On-site payment (details in the registration form).
How to register:
Request a registration form below by March 24th, 2025