ANFRE successfully held its 13th Raw Materials Congress in Valencia on 21-22 October, bringing approximatelly 60 delegates from across the Refractory industry and related sectors.
The congress kicked off on 21 October with a welcome dinner at Contrapunto restaurant, located in Valencia´s iconic City of Arts and Sciences, provindig and excellent opportunity for participants to meet, reconnect and exchange views in an informal setting.
On 22 October, the congress continued with a full day of presentations covering key topics and developments relevant to the raw materials and Refractory industries. The event was officially opened by Idoia Ibarretxe, President of ANFRE, who welcomed the attendees and highlighted the importance of bringing industry professionals together to share knowledge and discuss the challenges facing the sector.
The programme featured contributions from leading companies and industry experts, including Project blue, Nabaltex, Imerys, Elkem, Budenheim, PRE, Unesid, Oficemen, Almatis. Their presentations provided valuable insights into market developments, raw materials and the main challenges and opportunities currently shaping the industry.
The congress concluded with a round-table discussion, giving participants the opportunity to Exchange views on current market trends and the key issues affecting the sector. The event ended with a farewell drink, offering a final opportunity for networking and further discussion.
ANFRE would like to thank all the speakers, delegates and participating companies for their valuable contributions and for making this 13th edition a success.
We look forward to welcoming everyone again at our next congress
Photo Gallery – XIII European Congress 2026
