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ANFRE is pleased to announce the official programme of the XIII European Congress on Refractory Raw Materials, Machinery and Installation<\/strong>, which will take place in Valencia on 21\u201322 October 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Congress will bring together companies, associations and professionals from the refractory industry for a programme combining technical presentations, market insights, networking opportunities and a round table focused on raw materials.<\/p>\n

Official Programme<\/h2>\n

Wednesday, 21 October<\/h3>\n

19.00 \u2013 19.30 | Registration and badge collection<\/strong><\/p>\n

20.30 \u2013 23.00 | Welcome cocktail and dinner at Contrapunto Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, 22 October<\/h3>\n

8.30 \u2013 9.00 | Registration and badge collection<\/strong><\/p>\n

9.00 \u2013 9.15 | Opening of the Congress<\/strong>
\nWelcome address by the President<\/p>\n

9.15 \u2013 10.00 | Project Blue<\/strong>
\n\u201cDevelopments in Refractory raw material supply chains\u201d<\/em>
\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Alison Saxby<\/p>\n

10.00 \u2013 10.30 | Elkem<\/strong>
\n\u201cAlternative binder solutions for medium-temperature applications, based on a microsilica gel-bonded castable\u201d<\/em>
\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Ingrid Mikanovic<\/p>\n

10.30 \u2013 11.00 | Imerys<\/strong>
\n\u201cDevelopment of a novel powder-based binder range for the formulation of high-performance No-Cement Castables: SECAR\u00ae Dry series\u201d<\/em>
\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Florian Ahouanto<\/p>\n

11.00 \u2013 11.30 | Coffee break<\/strong><\/p>\n

11.30 \u2013 12.00 | PRE<\/strong>
\n\u201cRefractory supply chains in a shifting geoeconomic landscape\u201d<\/em>
\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Omid Majidi Ali<\/p>\n

12.00 \u2013 12.30 | Nabaltec<\/strong>
\n\u201cThe impact of difference reactive aluminas on properties of Refractory castables\u201d<\/em>
\nSpeakers:<\/strong> Christian D\u00fcnzer and Max Schwinger<\/p>\n

12.30 \u2013 13.00 | Budenheim<\/strong>
\n\u201cFrom chemistry to performance: How Budenheim innovations create value in plastic Refractories\u201d<\/em>
\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Hermann Kasper-Dengel<\/p>\n

13.00 \u2013 14.30 | Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n

14.30 \u2013 15.00 | Almatis<\/strong>
\n\u201cNew dispering alumina for robust silica fume containing castables\u201d<\/em>
\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Stefan Kuiper<\/p>\n

15.00 \u2013 15.45 | Unesid<\/strong>
\n\u201cSteel market Outlook. Key regulatory developments\u201d<\/em>
\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Alfonso Hidalgo<\/p>\n

15.45 \u2013 16.30 | Oficemen<\/strong>
\n\u201cThe descarboization of Spanish cement industry\u201d<\/em>
\nSpeaker:<\/strong> Ricardo L\u00f3pez<\/p>\n

16.30 \u2013 18.00 | Raw Materials Rond table. Closing of the Congress<\/strong><\/p>\n

18.00 \u2013 19.00 | Farewell reception<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

The XIII European Congress on Refractory Raw Materials, Machinery and Installation<\/strong> will provide an important meeting point for the refractory industry, bringing together experts and professionals to discuss the latest developments, challenges and opportunities affecting the sector.<\/p>\n

The Congress programme on 22 October will run from 8.30 to 19.00<\/strong>, concluding with the Farewell reception from 18.00 to 19.00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Further information about the Congress:<\/strong>
\nXIII European Congress on Refractory Raw Materials, Machinery and Installation \u2013 Valencia 2026<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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