Group 1: What Comes Next: Preparing for the Future of the Steel Containment Industry

Workforce shortages, technology and AI, changing customer expectations, regulatory pressures, and industry consolidation are reshaping the steel containment industry. The question is not whether change is coming. It’s whether we are prepared for it.

Drawing on months of research, industry interviews, and stakeholder conversations, Jessica McLane Gann will share key findings from STI/SPFA’s future-focused industry assessment and the trends most likely to influence the industry in the years ahead.

Attendees will gain:

• A clearer view of the forces shaping the future of the industry
• Perspective from manufacturers, suppliers, regulators, customers, and industry partners
• Practical ideas for identifying emerging risks and opportunities
• A framework for thinking about what comes next for their company and the industry as a whole

The findings are also helping inform how STI/SPFA can continue to strengthen its leadership, relevance, and value as the industry evolves.