Programme
Outline Programme 2026
Apart from Keynotes, all presentations are scheduled in the order in which they were confirmed.
Tuesday 22 September 2026
10.00 - 17.30 Short Course: Introduction to alternative fuels for cement and lime (See 'Training' page for details)
16:00 - 20:00 Registration
18:00 - 20:00 Welcome party in Exhibition area
Wednesday 23 September 2026
08:00 Registration opens - Coffee and Networking in the exhibition area
Session 1
09:00 Conference welcome and Introduction, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor
10:40 Meet the exhibitors: Exhibitors have an opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience
11:00 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 2
12:00-13.00
13:00 - Group photo (all invited to attend) and also Photo of 'Women of alternative fuels' in the conference room - all ladies invited to attend - Intended to promote the role of women in the cement/lime and alternative fuels sector.
13:00 - 14.00 Lunch
Session 3
14:00-15.00
15:00 Meet the delegates session: Delegates have an opportunity to briefly introduce themselves to the other attendees, and to describe what their company does in FEWER THAN TEN WORDS!
15:30 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 4
16.00-17.00
17.00 Panel discussion: How to increase TSR in a hostile regulatory environment
17.20 Q&A
17:30 Conference session ends
18:00 onwards: Global CemFuels Awards Dinner at Edelweiss restaurant, downtown Geneva (Dress code: Business attire or smart casual). See information page for timings and more information.
Thursday 24 September 2026
08:30 Registration opens
09:00 Announcement of the location of Global CemFuels 2027
Session 5
09:10-10.40
10:40 Speed-dating in the conference hall - Delegates have the chance to make six new 'real-world' business contacts - bring your business cards!
11:10 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 6
12:00-13.00
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
Session 7
14:00-15.30
15:30 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 8
16:00-17.00
17:00 Discussion session: YOU are the panel! Always a thought-provoking and lively session, to finish off the conference.
17:30 - Farewell Reception and prizegiving
19:30 Conference close
Friday 25 September 2026
Field trip to Holcim Eclépens plant.
Itinerary to be confirmed
08.00 Depart conference hotel
09.30 Arrival, coffee/tea, toilets, introduction, safety induction. Delegates to bring their own safety shoes.
10.30 Split into groups to visit different plant areas in turn, with emphasis on alternative fuels.
12.15 Re-assemble, goodbyes, depart by 12.30 latest.
2.00pm Approximate time of arrival at conference hotel. The bus will call at Geneva International Airport on the way back to the hotel, at approximately 1.45pm.
Programme 2025 - For information only
Apart from Keynotes, all presentations are scheduled in the order in which they were confirmed.
Tuesday 16 September 2025
10.00 - 17.30 Short Course: Introduction to alternative fuels for cement and lime (See 'Training' page for details)
14.00 Departure of MAAG Gear tour
16:00 - 20:00 Registration
18:00 - 20:00 Welcome party in Exhibition area
Wednesday 17 September 2025
08:00 Registration opens - Coffee and Networking in the exhibition area
Session 1
09:00 Conference welcome and Introduction, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor
09:10 Keynote Paper 1: 'The good, the bad and the ugly: Current ground-truth of alternative fuels production and markets in Europe,’ Laurent Desroches, Veolia
09:30 Q&A
09:40 Keynote Paper 2: 'Trends and factors affecting flows of waste derived alternative fuels across Europe,’ Andy Jones, The RDF Industry Group
10:00 Q&A
10:10 Keynote Paper 3: 'Why is there a difference between what the user expects from SRF, what is achievable, and what is financially viable?’ Dan Kingsley, Oakleaf Recycling
10:30 Q&A
10:40 Meet the exhibitors: Exhibitors have an opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience
11:00 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 2
12:00 Keynote Paper 4: 'Developments in the waste markets, alternative fuel production, and utilisation,’ Lars Jennissen, N+P Group
12:20 Q&A
12:30 Paper 5: ‘How to reach your AF and clinker production targets,’ Stéphane Poellaer, Michael Hinkel; Alterline srl
12:50 Q&A
13:00 - Group photo (all invited to attend) and also Photo of 'Women of alternative fuels' in the conference room - all ladies invited to attend - Intended to promote the role of women in the cement/lime and alternative fuels sector.
13:00 - 14.00 Lunch
Session 3
14:00 Paper 6: ‘How to drive your kiln efficiently when using alternative fuels,’ Sergio Rotondo, Maag Gear
14:20 Q&A
14:30 Paper 7: 'Innovative products for cement industry alternative fuel preparation, handling, and dosing,’ Luigi Di Matteo, Di Matteo Förderanlagen GmbH & Co. KG
14:50 Q&A
15:00 Meet the delegates session: Delegates have an opportunity to briefly introduce themselves to the other attendees, and to describe what their company does in FEWER THAN TEN WORDS!
15:30 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 4
16.00 Paper 8: 'Case study of an Italian project (Matera city) to achieve 90% AF through storage, dosing and feeding of alternative fuels to both main burner and precalciner,’ Pier Paolo Cella, Entsorga
16.20 Q&A
16.30 Paper 9: 'Tana’s modular and mobile AF concept – case study from Solví Brazil,’ Eetu Tuovinen, Tana Oy
16.50 Q&A
17.00 Panel discussion: How to increase TSR in a hostile regulatory environment
17.20 Q&A
17:30 Conference session ends
18:00 onwards: Global CemFuels Awards Dinner (Dress code: Business attire or smart casual). See information page for timings and more information.
Thursday 18 September 2025
08:30 Registration opens
09:00 Announcement of the location of Global CemFuels 2026
Session 5
09:10 Paper 10: 'Flexible feeding of alternative fuels: Practical examples of digitisation, feeding of materials for low TSR solutions, and case studies,’ Ondrej Kozel, Qlar Europe GmbH
09:30 Q&A
09:40 Paper 11: 'Process housekeeping to improve TSR and to provide readiness for digitization in the SECIL Maceira plant,’ Matthias Schumacher, aixprocess GmbH and Ana Paula Costa, SECIL Group
10:00 Q&A
10:10 Paper 12: ‘Solutions for alternative fuels preparation and handling - presentation of new projects,’ Leoš Voleský, BEUMER Group Czech Republic a.s.
10:30 Q&A
10:40 Speed-dating in the conference hall - Delegates have the chance to make six new 'real-world' business contacts - bring your business cards!
11:10 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 6
12:00 Paper 13: 'Case study: From alternative fuel to main fuel,’ Jori Kaaresmaa, BMH Technology
12:20 Q&A
12:30 Paper 14: 'Insights into safe handling and storage of alternative fuels,’ Christian Fink, Robecco, and Godwin Osagie, Thorwesten
12:50 Q&A
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
Session 7
14:00 Paper 15: ‘Densification and pre-treatment options for alternative fuels,’ Brock Harrington, CPM
14:20 Q&A
14:30 Paper 16: ’The CO₂ Puzzle - Unlocking cement’s clean energy future: The key role of an efficient chlorine bypass system and high-quality AF to maximise TSR,’ Michael Suppaner, A TEC
14:50 Q&A
15:00 Paper 17: 'Aalborg case study: Developing SRF from an existing RDF operation,’ Kirstie Jones-Williams, Geminor (industry co-presenter to be confirmed)
15:20 Q&A
15:30 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 8
16:00 Paper 18: 'Adapting baghouse filters to alternative fuels,’ Giovanni Augusto Sghirlanzoni, Cleanova-Micronics
16:20 Q&A
16:30 Paper 19: 'Supply of RDF in Italy and Europe: Opportunities for the cement industry,’ Angelo Fornari, SMOCO
16:50 Q&A
17:00 Discussion session: YOU are the panel! Always a thought-provoking and lively session, to finish off the conference.
17:30 - Farewell Reception and prizegiving
19:30 Conference close
Friday 19 September 2025
Field trip to Heidelberg Materials' Rezzato plant.
Outline itinerary - subject to change
07.45 Depart conference hotel (NH Milano Congress Centre Hotel, Assago)
09.30 Arrival, coffee/tea, toilets, introduction, safety induction. Delegates to bring their own safety shoes.
10.30 Split into groups to visit different plant areas in turn, with emphasis on alternative fuels.
12.15 Re-assemble, goodbyes, depart by 12.30 latest.
2.30pm Approximate time of arrival at conference hotel (NH Milano Congress Centre, Assago). The bus will not visit any airport on the return journey.