Program & Speakers
IREFCON 2026
Tentative Programme
Invited Speakers
| Sl. No. | Speakers | Organization | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Ms. Annelouise Van Dijke Digital Research & AI Professional | RHI Magnesita Leoben | AI-Driven Refractory R&D: Turning data into faster, smarter material development |
| 2 |  | Mr. Aymeric Maupoume Global VP Purchasing | Calderys | Global raw material scenario including recycled material |
| 3 |  | Mr. Chris Parr Vice President, Science and Technology, Refractories, Abrasives and Construction | Imerys | Refractory raw materials - New Developments and future innovation perspectives |
| 4 |  | Mr. Christian Marin Vice President, Marketing & Technology, Advanced Refractories | Vesuvius Plc | Digitalisation of refractory maintenance in I&S manufacturing |
| 5 |  | Dr. Felix Firsbach Vice President | Badische Stahlwerke Engineering (BSW) GmbH | Experience and Challenges with DRI in EAF Operations |
| 6 |  | Mr. Ravindra V. Sangwai Chief LD#3 & TSCR | Tata Steel Ltd. | New advances in Iron & steel making technology |
| 7 |  | Dr. Volker Wagner Global Refractory Manager CCC Global | Heidelberg Cement | Refractories in the Cement Industry – Cooperation for a greener future |
| 8 |  | Mr Mark Runge Chairman & Managing Director | Refratechnik Steel, GmbH | Refractories and their impact on steel quality and productivity |
| 9 |  | Dr. Andus Buhr Global Technical Director | Almatis GmbH | Steel meets Refractory platform – concept and experiences |
Invited Speakers
TENTATIVE PROGRAMME
| TIME | DAY 1 - NOVEMBER 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| 04:00PM | Inauguration of IREFCON 2026 Exhibition |
| 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM | Inaugural Programme |
| 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Cocktail Dinner |
| TIME | DAY 2 - NOVEMBER 3, 2026 |
| 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Formal inauguration including address by Chief Guest |
| 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM | Keynote Speeches |
| 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Case Studies & Technical Presentations |
| 07:00 PM - 10:30 PM | Cultural Programme and Cocktail Dinner |
| TIME | DAY 3 - NOVEMBER 4, 2026 |
| 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Theme Lectures |
| 12:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Lunch Break |
| 01:30 PM - 05:30 PM | Case Studies & Technical Presentations |
| 5:30 PM - 06:00 PM | Closing Ceremony |
| TIME | DAY 1 - NOVEMBER 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| 04:00PM | Inauguration of IREFCON 2026 Exhibition |
| 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM | Inaugural Programme |
| 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Cocktail Dinner |
| TIME | DAY 2 - NOVEMBER 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Formal inauguration including address by Chief Guest |
| 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM | Keynote Speeches |
| 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM | Case Studies & Technical Presentations |
| 07:00 PM - 10:30 PM | Cultural Programme and Cocktail Dinner |
| TIME | DAY 3 - NOVEMBER 4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Theme Lectures |
| 12:30 AM - 01:30 PM | Lunch Break |
| 01:30 PM - 05:30 PM | Case Studies & Technical Presentations |
| 5:30 PM - 06:00 PM | Closing Ceremony |
Tentative Programme
Inauguration of IREFCON 2024 Exhibition
- 3:00 pm
Inaugural programme
- 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cocktail Dinner
- 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
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Technical presentations
(Including Keynote addresses and theme lectures)
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch break
- 12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Technical presentations
- 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Cultural programme and cocktail dinner
- 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
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Technical presentations
(Including Keynote addresses and theme lectures)
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch break
- 12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Technical presentations
- 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Cultural programme and cocktail dinner
- 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Technical presentations
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch break
- 12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Technical presentations
- 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Closing ceremony
- 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
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Technical presentations
(Including Keynote addresses and theme lectures)
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch break
- 12:30 pm – 01:30 pm
Technical presentations
- 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Cultural programme and cocktail dinner
- 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm