16th Global CemFuels Conference & Exhibition on alternative fuels and hydrogen for cement and lime 2023
20 - 21 September 2023, Istanbul, Türkiye
Including alternative fuels short courses on 19 September 2023 and cement plant field trip on 22 September 2023
Supported by: Türkçimento, the Turkish Cement Manufacturers' Association
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Outline programme 2023 - Subject to change
Tuesday 19 September 2023
12-17.30 Short Course: Introduction to alternative fuels for cement and lime (See 'Training' page for details)
16:00 - 21:00 Covid-testing and registration (attendees must first complete Covid testing, then go to registration)
18:00 - 20:00 Welcome party in Exhibition area
Wednesday 20 September 2023
07.30 Covid-testing opens (for delegates who missed Covid-testing the previous evening - delegates need only take one test during the conference).
08:00 Registration opens - Coffee and Networking in the exhibition area
09:30 Conference welcome and Introduction, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor
Session 1: Global, regional and national trends in alternative fuels for cement and lime
10.15 Micro-networking session in the conference room - meet the people around you
10:50 Meet the exhibitors session: Exhibitors have an opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience
11.00 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 2: Fuel sourcing, preparation and handling
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
Session 2: Fuel sourcing, preparation and handling - continued
15:00 Meet the delegates session: Delegates have an opportunity to briefly introduce themselves to the other attendees
15:30 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
17:45 Conference session ends
18:00 onwards: Global CemFuels Awards Dinner (Dress code: Business attire or smart casual).
Thursday 21 September 2023
08.00 Covid-testing opens for delegates arriving on this day only
08:30 Registration opens
08.55 Introduction, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor
Session 3: Pyroprocessing optimisation for alternative fuels - including hydrogen
10:30 Speed-dating in the conference hall - Delegates have the chance to make six new 'real-world' business contacts - bring your business cards!
11.00 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
Session 4: Best practice in alternative fuels use - including hydrogen
15:00 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
16.30 Discussion panel: Trends in markets and technology for AF
17:00 Farewell Reception and prizegiving.
18.00 Conference close
Friday 22 September 2023
Conference field trip - TO BE CONFIRMED
Participants must bring their own safety shoes/boots.
08:00 Departure from conference hotel.
09:30 Approx - Arrive - toilets, coffee and biscuits.
09:45 Introductory presentation from plant management (+ questions)
10:30 Split into three groups to tour plant
12:30pm Gather together again - Lunch in works canteen
13:30 Leave plant
15:00 (approximately) Return to hotel
