CEO Panel: The Future of M&A, Consolidation and Growth in a Challenging Market
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 9:50 AM to 10:30 AM · 40 min. (Europe/London)
Ground Floor | Ballroom A&B
Panel
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• Analysing the next wave of consolidation: Which segments and regions are most likely to see further M&A as balance sheets tighten and valuations reset
• Strategic resilience under pressure: How leaders are navigating mill closures, structural oversupply, and persistent cost inflation
• From innovation to commercialisation: Turning R&D into scalable, market-ready products that deliver measurable returns
• Collaboration as a growth lever: Lessons from successful joint ventures and cross-sector partnerships driving competitiveness and sustainability
• Operational excellence: Streamlining assets, logistics, and procurement to protect margins in a low-demand environment
• Balancing volume and value: Managing capacity, pricing, and product mix amid fierce competition, underutilisation, and a delayed recovery outlook to 2027
• Strategic resilience under pressure: How leaders are navigating mill closures, structural oversupply, and persistent cost inflation
• From innovation to commercialisation: Turning R&D into scalable, market-ready products that deliver measurable returns
• Collaboration as a growth lever: Lessons from successful joint ventures and cross-sector partnerships driving competitiveness and sustainability
• Operational excellence: Streamlining assets, logistics, and procurement to protect margins in a low-demand environment
• Balancing volume and value: Managing capacity, pricing, and product mix amid fierce competition, underutilisation, and a delayed recovery outlook to 2027
