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The call for papers is now open for 2025! In addition to our invited speakers, we ask industry thought leaders to submit presentation abstracts that detail advancements, case studies and emerging opportunities in the metallurgical coke and coal industry.

If you would like to inspire discussion by speaking at this year's show, we want to hear from you! 

DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS: Friday, June 13

If you encounter difficulties submitting, email your abstract information to Brittany Onslow at bonslow@smithers.com.

Topics of interest include, but aren't limited to:

  • Outlook for coal, coke and steel industry: updates from Europe, China, India and North America
  • Overview of global economics – steel and coal demand
  • Overview of coke industry, structure, exports (domestic and global, ie China, India etc.)
  • US BF and new coke trends in regards to latest technology in cokemaking, BF operations, PCI
  • Challenges in the future for labor and material supply
  • US coke oven battery updates and review
  • An update on projects leading/supporting the future “green steel” manufacturing processes-US/EU efforts
  • Transportation – Insight from rail providers
  • Environmental risks and where the green movement might push the coal, coke, and steel industry (sustainability)
  • Alternate cokemaking
  • Anthracite Coal
  • Future of N.A. Cokemaking
  • Foundry coke
  • Alternate cokemaking, environmental regulations
  • Coke ovens current Life expectancy
  • Plant operation strategy
  • How green steel will impact global demand
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