The main topics of the conference are:

-- new concepts, processes and technologies in steelmaking, secondary refining and steel quality controlling;

-- theoretical research, process optimization, technical research and development, and development trend on secondary refining and inclusion controlling technology;

-- application of artificial intelligence, big data and advanced detection technology on secondary refining, steel quality and inclusion controlling;

-- intelligent control and optimization technology and software system for steelmaking and secondary refining;

-- simulation and models for steelmaking, refining, inclusion controlling;

-- equipment and technology upgrading on steelmaking and secondary refining;

-- new concept, technology and theoretical research on inclusion detection and controlling;

-- basic research and optimization of refining slag;

-- new refining technologies such as electromagnetic, electrochemical, and bubble flotation;

-- research and application of pure alloy and high quality refractory;

-- refining technology and quality control of ultra clean steel;

-- new technology of low carbon steelmaking and refining;

-- comprehensive utilization of resources, energy conservation and emission reduction in the field of steelmaking and secondary refining;

-- refinement, homogenization, modification and utilization of inclusions in steel.