23rd Global Gypsum Conference, Exhibition & Awards
22 - 23 October 2025 - Amsterdam - NH Leeuwenhorst Hotel, Noordwijkerhout
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Programme for the 23rd Global Gypsum Conference 2025
Subject to change
Monday 20 October 2025
08.00 - 18.00 Space-only stand contractors have access to the exhibition area for stand-building
Tuesday 21 October 2025
15.00 Exhibitors can access the exhibition area
16.00 - 20.00 Conference registration. Collect your conference materials and name badge.
18.00 - 20.00 Welcome reception in the exhibition area for all exhibitors, delegates, spouses and speakers.
20.00 onwards Free evening
Wednesday 22 October 2025
8.00 Conference registration. Collect your conference materials and name badge.
9.00 - Conference welcome and house-keeping, Robert McCaffrey, conference organiser
Session 1 - Global trends
9.10 - Paper 1: Opening Keynote: 'Sustainable solutions for lightweight construction: challenges and opportunities for the European gypsum industry,' Christoph Dorn, President, Eurogypsum
09.45 Q&A
9.55 - Paper 2: 'An analysis of global sustainability trends towards 2050 and impacts on plasterboard and additives manufacturers,’ Marcelo Pereira, Alier
10.15 Q&A
10.25 - Paper 3: ‘What is and is not working in gypsum recycling in Europe and beyond’ Maarten Hendriks, New West Gypsum Recycling
10.45 Q&A
10.55 - Group Photograph - Conference room
11.00 - Coffee and networking break - Exhibition area
Session 2 - Global trends - continued
12.00 - Paper 4: ‘Technological advancements in the use of phosphogypsum as a replacement for natural or FGD gypsum in both cement and plaster applications,’ Marinus van den Berg, OMV
12.20 Q&A
12.30 - Paper 5: 'High-density gypsum: A path for multiplying the output of the gypsum industry,' Mohsen Zehtabchian, Amatec
12.50 Q&A
13.00 - Lunch
Session 3
14.00 - Paper 6: 'Advancing drying technology in the gypsum industry,’ Dennis Schattauer, Grenzebach
14.20 Q&A
14.30 - Paper 7: ‘A comparative study of a new oxidised lignin bio-based plasticiser versus traditional chemistries for gypsum board,’ Matheus Dorneles De Mello, Dow
14.50
15.00 - Speed dating - Make 8 new contacts!
15.40 - Coffee and networking break - Exhibition area
Session 4
16.30 - Paper 8: 'Disruptive trends impacting the global gypsum Industry in 2025,’ Jeff Warren, Mark Flumiani; Gyptech
16.50 Q&A
17.00 - Paper 9: 'Resource savings and decarbonisation of the gypsum industry by new generation PCE-based dispersants,’ Markus Mueller, Sika Services AG
17.20 Q&A
17.30 Conference session closes
17.45 Load buses for the Global Gypsum Awards Dinner at the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam - Bring your ticket. Pre-booked only. Last bus departs at 6pm! Return by 11.30pm latest.
Thursday 23 October 2025
09.00: Announcement of location of Global Gypsum 2026 - Robert McCaffrey, conference organiser
Session 5
09.05 - Paper 10: 'New multi-layer glass fiber structure to replace coated glass mats for technical plasterboard facers,’ Mari-Tuuli Korhonen, Ahlstrom
09.25 Q&A
09.35 - Paper 11: 'Calcination in the gypsum industry: Optimising processes for efficiency and quality,’ Sebastian Schuch, Grenzebach
09.55 Q&A
10.05 Meet the exhibitors - Exhibitors introduce themselves to the audience
10.30 - Coffee and networking break - Exhibition area
Session 6
11.30 - Paper 12: ‘Optimising gypsum particle size distribution from primary to tertiary stage crushing with specialised roll crushers,’ Matthias Dick, Crush + Size Technology GmbH & Co. KG
11.50 Q&A
12.00 - Paper 13: 'Synthesis of carbon capture/use CaCO3 using CO2 emitted from cement factories and waste gypsum board powder,’ Yuki Mihashi, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd
12.20 Q&A
12.30 - Paper 14: 'Recovering rare earth elements and producing high-value products from FGD gypsum and phosphogypsum,' Nicole Stone, Spearstone Solutions, LLC
12.50 Q&A
13.00 - Lunch
Session 7
14.00 - Paper 15: ‘Electric thermal solutions for cost-efficient advanced wallboard manufacture,’ Volker Metzger, Watlow
14.20 Q&A
14.30 - Paper 16: 'Sustainable chain lubrication: Improving efficiency and reducing waste in gypsum production,’ Tayo Oyefusi, FB Chain
14.50 Q&A
15.00 - Paper 17: ‘High-accuracy technology for manufacture of acoustic gypsum boards,’ Jon Manterola, Biele
15.20 Q&A
15.30 - Coffee and networking break - Exhibition area
Session 8
16.00 - Paper 18: ‘Energy efficiency study of heat pump heating system for gypsum board dryer,’ Gavin Fan and co-authors from Anderson Thermal Solutions (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
16.20 Q&A
16.30 - Paper 19: 'How additives influence the calcium sulphate hemihydrate hydration and technical properties, an overview,’ Christian Pritzel, Universität Siegen
16.50 Q&A
17.00 - Paper 20: 'An insight into the gypsum plaster market of Iran and the Middle East,’ Nikzad Oraee, Imperial College
17.20 Q&A
17.30 Conference Farewell Reception and prize-giving, all welcome
