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The IRE UK Conference 2025 Is In Full Flow In Sheffield
The IRE UK Conference 2025 Is In Full Flow In Sheffield

A large number of delegates have been in attendance at the IRE UK Conference 2025 edition in Sheffield today. A fantastic turnout bringing together specialists from across the refractory and steel industries. The programme featured presentations on energy efficiency, green steel transition, hydrogen fuel research and advanced refractory design with a high calibre presenters listing and agenda. We would like to say a big thank you to all attendees, presenters, organisers, council and the team at Quays hotel for the combined effort to make the event a big success. A great day for industry networking for all attendees.


The 2025 conference is taking place on Wednesday 19 November, bringing together specialists from across the refractory and steel industries. The programme features presentations on energy efficiency, green steel transition, hydrogen fuel research and advanced refractory design. Confirmed speakers include Devdutt Shukla, Richie Hart, David Bell, David Hollott and contributors from the AMRC and additional speakers. The Institute of Refractories Engineers is a not-for-profit trade association that helps our members to access the science, technology and skills they need to excel in the refractory industry.

The Institute of Refractories Engineers aims include:

  • Raising standards and training in our field of science and technology.
  • Promoting and maintaining the character, status and interest of our members.
  • Sharing insights, news and interesting ideas.
  • Encouraging members to exchange information to benefit our industry and each other.
  • The Institute of Refractories Engineers is a non-profit making body and its entire income is applied solely to the promotion of these aims.

You can join the IRE here at https://www.ireng.org/join/

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