17th Global CemFuels Conference & Exhibition on alternative fuels and hydrogen for cement and lime 2024
18 - 19 September 2024, Dublin, Ireland
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Presentations will be scheduled in the order in which they were confirmed.
Current confirmed presentations
'Decarbonisation Roadmap: Process optimisation, calcined clays, alternative fuels and hydrogen - Diverse strategies for a cost-effective approach,’ Joel Maia, FCT Combustion
‘The use of organic waste as AF for cement production,’ Andre Gomes, Bianna Recycling
'Double the calorific value of wet MSW/RDF by using a screw press as an efficient dryer,' Torben Dysager, RUNI A/S
'Vecoplan’s new multi-purpose shredding solutions for the alternative fuel revolution,’ Tim Hamer, Vecoplan AG
‘Use of cement kilns for disposal of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in emerging countries,’ Ed Verhamme, Alternate Resource Partners
‘Optimising feedstocks and processing for low-carbon alternative fuels for cement,’ Laurent Desroches, Veolia
'The role of the cement industry in co-processing non-recyclable plastic waste,’ Kåre Helge Karstensen, Palash Kumar Saha, SINTEF
‘Innovative products for cement industry alternative fuel preparation handing and dosing,’ Luidi Di Matteo, Di Matteo Förderanlagen GmbH & Co. KG
'Changing waste availabilities and waste qualities: how do we still get high quality alternative fuels?’ Lars Jennissen, N+P Group
'Real case studies for Beumer alternative fuels systems,’ Jan Tuma, Beumer
'Tasca case-study: Alternative fuel handing system - BridgeCrane storage vs reclaimer boxes,’ Pietro Cella, Entsorga
'Current situation of alternative fuels and waste utilization in China's cement industry,' Peter Yang, Xi'an Zaize
'Alternative fuels – a case study,' Olaf Michelswirth, Intercem Engineering GmbH
'IFC Cement Decarbonization Tool: Supporting the sector’s net zero ambition,’ Alexander Sharabaroff, International Finance Corporation
'Innovative approach for AF-exacerbated kiln ball challenges at Breedon Kinnegad: Unraveling root causes and implementing effective solutions,’ Michael Frank O'Grady, Breedon Cement; Tom Lowes, Trie; Joana Bretz, Trie
'Answers to the FAQs on alternative fuels for cement,' Stéphane Poellaer, Alterline
Please note that additional proposed presentations will be added to a waiting list.
Outline conference programme (subject to change)
Tuesday 17 September 2024
10.00-17.30 Short Course: Introduction to alternative fuels for cement and lime (See 'Training' page for details)
16:00 - 20:00 Registration
18:00 - 20:00 Welcome party in Exhibition area
Wednesday 18 September 2024
08:00 Registration opens - Coffee and Networking in the exhibition area
Session 1
09:00 Conference welcome and Introduction, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor
09.30 Paper 1
09.50 Q&A
10.00 Paper 2
10.20 Q&A
10:30 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
11.30 Paper 3
11.50 Q&A
12.00 Paper 4
12.20 Q&A
12.30 Paper 5
12.50 Q&A
13.00 - Photo of female delegates - 'Women of alternative fuels' in the conference room - all ladies invited to attend.
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
Session 3
14.00 Paper 6
14.20 Q&A
14.30 Paper 7
14.50 Q&A
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
Session 4
16.00 Paper 8
16.20 Q&A
16.30 Paper 9
16.50 Q&A
17.00 Paper 10
17.20 Q&A
17:30 Conference session ends
18:00 onwards: Global CemFuels Awards Dinner (Dress code: Business attire or smart casual).
Thursday 19 September 2024
08:30 Registration opens
08.55 Introduction, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor
Session 5
09.00 Paper 11
09.20 Q&A
09.30 Paper 12
09.50 Q&A
10.00 Paper 13
10.20 Q&A
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
Session 6
12.00 Paper 14
12.20 Q&A
12.30 Paper 15
12.30 Q&A
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
Session 7
14.00 Paper 16
14.20 Q&A
14.30 Paper 17
14.50 Q&A
15.00 Paper 18
15.20 Q&A
15.30 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 8
16.00 Paper 19
16.20 Q&A
16.30 Paper 20
16.30 Q&A
17.00-17.05 Final remarks
17:15 Farewell Reception and prizegiving
19.00 Conference close
Friday 20 September 2024
Field trip to Platin Cement works, Irish Cement