Raw Materials & Beneficiation
Low-grade ore and slime beneficiation, pellet quality, coal washing, fines utilisation, blending.
Organised by
In association withChhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation (CSIDC), Govt. of Chhattisgarh
Supported by
All India Steel Conclave 3.0 presents
AISC 2027 Steel Innovation Recognition
Honouring advancements that shape Indian steel.
Nominations close27 November 2026
Rewards at AISC 3.011–12 January 2027
VenueMayfair Lake Resort, Raipur (C.G.)
Knowledge and Marketing Partner
About the Rewards
The AISC 2027 Steel Innovation Recognition honours India’s finest steel innovations and efficiency improvements from the country’s steel and raw-material producers. The aim is to recognise outstanding work from our plants and set an example for the industry on the prestigious stage of the All India Steel Conclave.
Judged by an expert jury
Entries are judged on verified operating results.
Winners present at AISC
Reward winners get the chance to present their innovation to industry leaders at AISC 3.0.
Free to enter
Up to three entries per plant.
Your innovation stays yours
No confidential figures are needed, just enough data to support your abstract. Your IP remains yours, every entry is reviewed in confidence, and nothing is published without your approval.
Six Technical Tracks
Every entry must show a measurable gain in efficiency, quality or cost.
Ironmaking
DRI kiln campaign life, accretion control, coal rate reduction, WHRB and heat recovery, BF, gas-based and H2-ready DRI.
Steelmaking
IF and EAF power reduction, P and S control, refractory life, ladle refining, DRI–scrap charge mix, CCM yield.
Rolling & Finishing
Hot charging and direct rolling, reheating fuel savings, mill yield, roll life, QST and automation, mill-scale reduction.
Value-Added Products
New alloy and special grades, import substitution, certification wins, PEB, pipes and tubes, export-grade quality.
Energy, Digital & Sustainability
Combines the cross-cutting themes: energy efficiency and decarbonisation, digitalisation, automation and AI, and safety and environment gains in any process.
Who Can Enter
Lead entrant must be an operating plant
- Integrated and secondary producers: BF-BOF, EAF, IF, DRI, rerollers, mini steel plants
- Mining, beneficiation and pelletising companies
- Alloy steel, PEB, pipes and tubes, structural and railway-grade makers
- OEMs and institutes may co-author only alongside the plant
Qualifying conditions
- Implemented at commercial scale, not pilot or lab stage
- At least six months of post-implementation data
- Baseline vs. current results on a comparable basis
- Endorsed by the plant head or technical head
- Up to three entries per plant, in different tracks
How Entries Are Judged
Jury evaluation runs 14–21 December. Each paper is scored out of 100 by at least three independent jurors, with 65% of the weight on proven, transferable results.
Independent jury
Eminent metallurgists, academics and senior plant leaders. Jurors declare conflicts and step aside from related entries; CSRA office-bearers do not score. BigMint cross-checks reported results against sector benchmarks.
Recognition & Rewards
AISC 2027 Steel Innovation Recognition
Jury-selected entries will each receive the reward trophy and citation on the stage of the All India Steel Conclave 3.0.
Trophy & citation
Presented to each winner at AISC 3.0.
Present at AISC
Winners showcase their innovation to industry leaders through a live presentation or a video, 11–12 January.
Published
Winning papers feature in the AISC Technical Proceedings 2027.
Key Dates
Nominations openUp next
Registration form goes live: register your entry
Nominations closeUp next
Last day to register your entry
Full paper deadlineUp next
Submit your paper and operating data
Jury evaluationUp next
Independent jury reviews every entry
Winners declaredUp next
Winning plants are informed
Rewards & presentations at AISC 3.0Up next
Winners receive the reward and present their innovation
How to Enter
1
By 27 November
Register
Fill the online registration form: plant details, track, innovation title and a short summary with the headline result.
2
By 14 December
Full paper & data
Paper as per the template provided, with 6 months of supporting data and a signed endorsement from the plant head.
3
11–12 January
Winners present
Winners declared on 25 Dec showcase their innovation at AISC 3.0 through a live presentation or a video.
Your innovation stays yours
No confidential figures are needed, just enough data to support your abstract. Your IP remains yours, every entry is reviewed in confidence, and nothing is published without your approval.
About AISC 3.0
The All India Steel Conclave returns for its third edition, organised by the Chhattisgarh Steel Re-Rollers Association, on 11–12 January 2027 at Mayfair Lake Resort, Raipur. It brings together steel producers, policymakers, traders and industry leaders under the theme “What’s Next in Steel: India’s Emerging Shift.”
A plant visit follows on 13 January.
2,000+Participants
1,000+Companies
50+Speakers
150+Exhibitors
15+Networking hours
12+Knowledge sessions
Nominations close 27 November 2026
Let your plant’s innovation shine
Register your entry for the AISC 2027 Steel Innovation Recognition. Once you complete registration, you can download the technical paper template and brochure.
Register NowRegistration for this cycle has closed. For queries, reach the contacts alongside.
Paper template & brochure
The technical paper template and brochure are available to download once you complete your registration.