Terms and Conditions

12th International Conference on Modelling and Simulation of Metallurgical Processes in Steelmaking

Conference Dates: 5 – 7 October 2027

Venue:
Stahlzentrum Düsseldorf
Sohnstraße 65
40237 Düsseldorf
Germany

Organizer:
Stahlinstitut VDEh
Sohnstraße 65
40237 Düsseldorf
Germany

Registration

Registration for SteelSIM 2027 is completed exclusively via the official conference website.
A registration becomes binding upon submission of the online registration form. A participation agreement is concluded once the organizer confirms the registration by email. The organizer reserves the right to reject registrations in justified cases.

Conference Fee

Participation fees are published on the official conference website.
The registration fee includes the services specified in the registration information, including conference attendance, conference documentation (where applicable), catering during the conference and participation in the social programme if included in the selected registration category.
Accommodation, travel expenses and personal expenses are not included unless explicitly stated.

Payment

Invoices will be issued after registration.
Payment must be made by the due date indicated on the invoice. Participation may be denied if payment has not been received before the conference. All bank charges and transfer fees are the responsibility of the participant.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the conference secretariat.
Refunds are granted as follows:

Substitutions of registered participants from the same organization are permitted at any time without additional charge, provided the organizer is informed in advance.

Conference Programme

The organizer reserves the right to modify the scientific programme, speakers, schedule or venue if required.
Such changes shall not constitute grounds for cancellation or claims for compensation.

Papers and Presentations

Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted abstracts, papers and presentations are their own original work and that all necessary rights have been obtained. Accepted papers may be published in the official conference proceedings. By submitting contributions, authors grant the organizer the non-exclusive right to publish, reproduce and distribute accepted contributions within the conference proceedings and related conference documentation.

Photography and Recording

Photographs and video recordings may be taken during the conference. These recordings may be used by the organizer for documentation, reporting and promotional purposes in print and digital media. Participants who do not wish to appear in such recordings should notify the organizer before or during the event.

Data Protection

Personal data collected during registration will be processed solely for the organization and administration of SteelSIM 2027. Data processing is carried out in accordance with the applicable provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German data protection legislation. Where necessary for conference administration, participant information may be shared with service providers acting on behalf of the organizer.

Liability

The organizer shall be liable only for damages resulting from intent or gross negligence, unless mandatory statutory provisions provide otherwise. Participants attend the conference at their own risk. The organizer accepts no responsibility for loss, theft or damage to personal belongings.

Force Majeure

The organizer shall not be liable for cancellation, postponement or interruption of the conference resulting from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, governmental restrictions, epidemics, strikes or other force majeure events. In such circumstances, the organizer reserves the right to modify the event format or postpone the conference.

Visa Requirements

Participants are responsible for obtaining any required visa or travel authorization. Registration and payment do not guarantee the issuance of a visa. Upon request, the organizer may provide an invitation letter for registered participants where appropriate.

Applicable Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. The place of jurisdiction, where legally permissible, shall be Düsseldorf, Germany.

Acceptance of Terms

By submitting the online registration form, participants confirm that they have read, understood and accepted these Terms and Conditions.