Automotive Dialogue 2026

Managing the transition to hybrid steelmaking for the automotive industry

With the ramp-up of the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) in Linz approaching, voestalpine's transition to hybrid steelmaking is entering a decisive phase. Join us for the Automotive Dialogue 2026 and gain insights into the technological, metallurgical and industrial aspects of this transformation and its relevance for the automotive industry.

We explore the transformation from four perspectives:

How is voestalpine decarbonizing steel production?

An overview of the company's decarbonization strategy, its step-by-step transition and the role of hybrid steelmaking on the path to net zero.

How is this transition being implemented in practice?

Insights into the overall greentec steel program, the interaction of the individual projects and the current progress towards start-up.

What changes with hybrid steelmaking in terms of steel production and metallurgy?

Understanding the future interaction of BOF and EAF production, evolving raw material inputs, potential tramp elements, and the metallurgical and process-related measures used to manage them.

How are the effects of this transformation evaluated in real-world automotive applications?

A practical perspective on the opportunities, challenges and relevance of hybrid steelmaking for future vehicle programs.

The transformation towards hybrid steelmaking

Understand how voestalpine is implementing the transition to hybrid steelmaking.

Decarbonization in practice

Discover the strategy, projects and technologies driving voestalpine's path path to net zero.

What it means for automotive

Explore the implications of hybrid steelmaking for automotive applications.

Date: 2 December 2026 | Time: 10:00 AM (CET) | Format: Online Event | Event Duration: 2 hours | Language: English

Dialogue Hosts

Christian Schreiner, Head of Sales Automotive Industry
voestalpine Steel Division

Provides the strategic and market perspective on voestalpine's transformation and its relevance for the automotive industry.

Dominique Dumanski, Productmanager Advanced High-Strength Steels for Automotive Lightweight Design
voestalpine Steel Division

Host of the Automotive Dialogue 2026, guiding the discussion and connecting the different perspectives throughout the event.

Andreas Pichler, Head of Research & Development Business Unit Coil
voestalpine Steel Division

Explains the technological and metallurgical aspects of the transition to hybrid steelmaking.

Stefanie Wieser, Sustainability Management
voestalpine Steel Division

Presents voestalpine's decarbonization strategy and the path towards hybrid steel production.

Good to know

Is the participation free of charge?

Yes, participation is free of charge. Simply register using the form below.

How do I participate?

The event is held online. Registered participants will receive access information before the event.

Will the webinar be recorded?

A recording will be made available to registered participants after the event.

Register now and join the discussion on the future of automotive steel.

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