The IRE will hold its annual UK Conference and Training days in November 2026. This will also include a reception evening on November 17th and the annual dinner on the evening of the UK Conference day, November 18th 2026. The proposed IRE UK Training schedule is below.
IRE UK Training 2026 Schedule
- 08:30 – Arrival – Registration & Refreshments
- 09:00 – Training Opening Address – Dominic Oates, IRE President
- 09:15 – Ladle Program Workshop – Dave Bell, Consultant
- 10:45 – Networking Break
- 11:00 – Considerations For Refractory Expansion – John Croot, AMERICA
- 12:30 – Networking Lunch
- 13:30 – Panel Discussion – Adjudicator – Dominic Oates, Panel – Dave Bell, Mike Lamkin & John Croot
- 14:00 – Waste to Energy & Aluminium – Rob Coggin, Capital Refractories
- 15:20 – Networking Break
- 15:40 – Introduction to Furnace Linings – Mike Lamkin, Capital Refractories
- 16:20 – Finish & Closing Remarks
- Date: Wednesday 19th November 2026 – 09:00 – 16:30
- Location: The Quays Hotel, Victoria Quays, Furnival Road, Sheffield, S4 7YB, United Kingdom
- Members: £115.00
- Non-members: £125.00
- Click here to book your place
The Institute of Refractories Engineers (IRE) provides events that bring together professionals with a shared interest in the continued development and advancement of the refractories sector. If you are interested in joining our Institute please email secretary@ireng.org or join via our website here at https://www.ireng.org/join/
For more than 50 years, the IRE has provided a forum for professionals working in refractories and related industries. Our global community includes members in more than 40 countries, with almost 40% of our membership based outside the UK.
Through technical meetings, training seminars, conferences and regular publications, the Institute helps members stay informed about developments in refractory engineering and technology while providing opportunities to build valuable professional connections. If you design, manufacture, sell, install or study refractories, we would be delighted to welcome you to our community.
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