About Conference
This Conference will bring together decision makers, technological, trade and economic experts as well as researchers in the area of DRI (Direct Reduced Iron) and alternative ironmaking.
Scientific Chairman
- Johannes Schenk, Montanuniversitaet Leoben, AUT
Conference Chairmen
- Bruno Hribernik, ASMET-Austrian Society for Metallurgy and Materials, AUT
Conference Administration
- Yvonne Dworak, ASMET-Austrian Society for Metallurgy and Materials, AUT
Sponsors
Coming soon…
Important Dates
Abstract submission: November 1, 2021
Notification of Acceptance: December 20, 2021
Full paper submission: February 18, 2022
European Direct Reduced Iron and Alternative Ironmaking Conference
SCOPE & TOPICS
of the Conference
- Raw materials for DRI and Alternative Ironmaking
- Iron ore production and processing
- Process operations in gas based direct reduction technologies (MIDREX, HYL etc.)
- Coal properties and preparation for alternative ironmaking
- Process operations in coal based direct reduction processes (Rotary Kiln, SYNGAS based etc.)
- Process operations in coal based smelting reduction processes (COREX, FINEX etc.)
- New technologies under research and development with a promise to change the future (H2 based, in-bath technologies etc.)
- Recycling of in-plant residues
- CO2 Reduction and environmental aspects in the DRI industry
- Automation and digitalization in the DRI and alternative ironmaking industry
- DRI as an alternative raw material for iron and steelmaking (applications in blast furnace, EAF etc.)
- Supply chain management for the DRI industry
- Shipping and logistics of DRI
- Plant management and economics
- Process simulation and modelling
Speakers
Our Keynote Speakers

Dr. Alexander Fleischanderl
Technology Officer Upstream, Head of ECO Solutions, Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH

Dr. Rudolf Zauner
Head of Hydrogen Programme, Innovation & New Business, VERBUND AG
Inaugurated Session

Naveen Jindal
Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL)
Location