2026 UK Conference - Refractories From Al₂O₃ to ZrO₂

IRE UK Conference 2026 – Refractories – from Al₂O₃ to ZrO₂

The IRE will be holding its annual UK Conference and Training days in November 2026. This will also include a reception evening on 17th November and the annual dinner which will be on the evening of the UK Conference day on 18th November.

UK Drinks Reception 2026 (Before UK Conference as separate event)

  • Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026 – 19:00 – 22:00
  • Location: The Quays Hotel, Victoria Quays, Furnival Road, Sheffield, S4 7YB, United Kingdom
  • Evening Networking Reception: Drinks and Canapes for early arriving conference delegates in hotel bar and relaxed networking
  • Members: £30.00
  • Non Members: £35.00
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UK Conference Day 2026

  • Conference: Refractories – from Al₂O₃ to ZrO₂
  • Date: Wednesday 18th November 2026 – 09:00 – 16:30
  • Location: The Quays Hotel, Victoria Quays, Furnival Road, Sheffield, S4 7YB, United Kingdom
  • Members: £135.00
  • Non-members: £155.00
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Conference Overview

  • Selection of papers presented by industry experts
  • ‘Best Paper’ Competition – for young people studying or working in Refractories or Ceramics
  • Q&A Panel Discussion

UK Dinner 2026 (After UK Conference as separate event)

  • Date: Wednesday 18th November 2026 – 19:00 – 23:00
  • Location: The Quays Hotel, Victoria Quays, Furnival Road, Sheffield, S4 7YB, United Kingdom
  • Evening Annual Dinner: Gala Dinner with Live Entertainment
  • Members: £120.00
  • Non-Members: £140:00
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If you or your company would like to present at the Conference, please email an abstract to secretary@ireng.org.