The International Steel Research Forum is a well-established biennial forum that brings together steel researchers and industrial practitioners across the global. It is supported by steelmaking companies, research institutions, professional bodies and the wider materials communities. 

Building on the Forums (previously known as the UK-China Steel Research Forum), held in Leicester (2010), Wuhan (2012), Oxford (2014), Chongqing (2016), Birmingham (2018), Beijing/online (2020) and Leicester (2024), the 8th International Steel Research Forum (SRF2027) will return to Birmingham, UK, in 2027. The Forum is provisionally scheduled on 5th-7th, August, 2027; the exact venue TBC. 

The Forum will provide a platform for scientists, engineers, technologists, industry leaders and policymakers to exchange recent advances in steel, metallurgy, materials science and engineering. Particular attention will be given to artificial intelligence, data-driven methods and digital technologies, alongside advanced manufacturing and low-carbon steelmaking. The Forum will also create opportunities for academic institutions, research organisations and industrial companies to develop joint projects and strengthen long-term international collaboration. 

Aim 

SRF2027 will bring together the global steel research communities to share the latest research and development, address common scientific and industrial challenges, and create new opportunities for collaboration in research, innovation, education and industrial application. A central focus will be the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies to accelerate innovation, improve process understanding and support sustainable steel production.