The IRE held will be holding its annual UK Conference and Training days in November 2025. This will also include the annual dinner which is on the evening of the UK Conference day. The 2025 UK Conference speakers are now confirmed for Wednesday 19th November 2025 – 09:00 to 16:30.

2025 UK Conference Confirmed Speakers 

• Thermal efficiency of Precast dryers in refractory shapes manufacturing using a data driven approach – Dominic Watkins, Lucideon
• Green steel strategy and transition – Richie Hart, TATA Steel
• Black is the new Green – Alumina-carbon filters for molten steel – David Bell, Independent Consultant
• Fully Optimized Design of Refractory Linings – David Hollott, Hatch
• Thermal efficiency of Precast dryers in refractory shapes manufacturing using a data driven approach – Florian Ahouanto, Imerys
• Sustainable refractories for green cement production: A com-prehensive review – Suresh Srinivasan, MPI
• Innovative Alumina In-situ Spinel Forming Green Brick for Steel Ladle Applications – Tyler Warren, Monocon

Please make a note however that these are subject to change. Member discounts and Corporate package discounts are available with a discount code during the booking process. For multiple bookings or any queries please email secretary@ireng.org.

UK Conference Day 2025 Overview

• Conference: Black is the New Green – The Refractory Industry in a Changing World
• Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025 – 09:00 – 16:30
• Location: The Quays Hotel, Victoria Quays, Furnival Road, Sheffield, S4 7YB, United Kingdom

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