Confirmed presentations 2026

'Digitalization in the gypsum industry,' presenter to be confirmed, Grenzebach

'Presentation title to be confirmed,' Jeff Warren, Mark Flumiani, Gyptech

'Novel white gypsum production method using industrial waste fractions,’ Widuramina Sameendranath Amarasinghe, NOAH

'Recycled gypsum: A sustainable step forward with new challenges for microbial control,' Pietro Rosato, LANXESS Deutschland GmbH

'Optimising production through hydration control additives,' Alexander Kronast, BASF & Kent Ward, Sicit

'Driving efficiency in gypsum production and distribution with AGV automation,’ Bill Poust, JBT Automated Systems, part of JBT Marel

'Improving line stability and efficiency by aligning chemistry with real operating conditions,’ Seyfettin Hizarci, OVO Chemicals

‘Energy transition in beta gypsum production: Thermal efficiency, optimised burner systems, fuel flexibility, heat recovery and reuse, electrification and AI,’ Cevdet Karaibrahimoglu, Parget Makina

'Innovative polysaccharide derivatives as boosters of siloxanes in the manufacturing process of the moisture-resistant plasterboard,’ Luca Perrone, Lamberti

‘Design, control logic and performance evaluation of a continuous gravimetric solid additive dosing system for plaster and plasterboard production,' Ilayda Tetik, MMM Erba Makina

'Turning lubrication waste into measurable savings in gypsum production,’ Darran Green, RotaLub

‘Higher-quality gypsum at lower cost using CAF Technology,’ Cemal Ünlü, Oumaima Ezzebayry, IPS Makina

'The drive towards unstable foaming agents for gypsum board production,’ Harrison Gallantree-Smith, Unger Fabrikker

'Electrifying thermal processes in a gypsum plant: Experience from design to supplier selection,’ presenter to be confirmed, Watlow

'Controlling what you can’t see: Microwave moisture & density measurement to reduce energy costs and waste,’ Lennart Barge, TEWS Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG

'Coatings created with lamination technology to replace coated fiberglass mats on technical drywall surfaces,’ Onur Çelik, Nanjing EFG Co., Ltd

'Inert fillers in gypsum boards manufacturing: Industry practices, pros and cons,’ Kishore Kumar Kundurthi, El Khayyat Gypsum, Saudi Arabia (TBC)

‘Predictive maintenance and energy savings from smart technology for the global gypsum industry,’ Thorsten Koth, Scrapetec

‘Use of gypsum board systems for enhanced fire resistance in high-rise buildings: Design, performance and practical applications,’ Mubashar Hussain, University of Lahore

'Digitalisation and use of AI on Pfeiffer equipment for more profitable gypsum processing,’ Andreas Schieler, Gebr. Pfeiffer SE

 

Outline Programme for the 24th Global Gypsum Conference 2026

Subject to change

 

Monday 12 October 2026

08.00 - 18.00 Space-only stand contractors have access to the exhibition area for stand-building

 

Tuesday 13 October 2026

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 14 October 2026

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

10.40 - Group photo of 'Ladies of Gypsum 2025' in the Conference room - designed to show female participation in our industry!

10.40 - Coffee and networking break - Exhibition area

Session 2 - Global trends - continued

13.00 - Walking Lunch, Exhibition areas

Session 3 - Optimised manufacturing

15.00 - Speed dating - Make 8 new contacts!

15.40 - Coffee and networking break - Exhibition area

Session 4 - Optimised manufacturing, optimised performance

17.30 Conference session closes

17.45 Load buses for the Global Gypsum Awards Dinner on board a dining yacht cruising along the Bosphorus (included in your conference registration fee). Last bus departs at 6pm! Return by 11.30pm latest.

 

Thursday 15 October 2026

09.00: Video announcement of the location of Global Gypsum 2027 - Robert McCaffrey, conference organiser

Session 5 - Enhancing product performance

10.30 - Coffee and networking break

10.30 - Global Gypsum Awards Winners - Photo session, conference room (to 10.45)

Session 6 - Enhancing product performance, improving production

13.00 - Walking Lunch, Exhibition areas

Session 7 - Improving production

15.30 - Coffee and networking break - Exhibition area

Session 8 - Gypsum matters!

17.30 Programme concludes

17.30 - 19.30 Conference Farewell Reception and prize-giving in the spectacular Vue sky bar, all welcome!

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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
09.30 Q&A

9.40 - Paper 2: 'An analysis of global sustainability trends towards 2050 and impacts on plasterboard and additives manufacturers,’ Marcelo Pereira, Alier
10.00 Q&A

10.10 - Paper 3: ‘What is and is not working in gypsum recycling in Europe and beyond’ Maarten Hendriks, New West Gypsum Recycling
10.30 Q&A

10.40 - Group photo of 'Ladies of Gypsum 2025' in the Conference room - designed to show female participation in our industry!

10.40 - Coffee and networking break - Exhibition area

Session 2 - Global trends - continued

11.30 - Paper 4: ‘Overview of global developments in the gypsum industry,' Yassine Touahri, On Field Investment Research
12.20 Q&A

12.00 - Paper 5: 'Disruptive trends impacting the global gypsum Industry in 2025,’ Jeff Warren, Mark Flumiani; Gyptech
12.20 Q&A

12.30 - Paper 6: ‘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
12.50 Q&A

13.00 - Walking Lunch, Exhibition areas

Session 3 - Optimised manufacturing

14.00 - Paper 7: 'Rethinking stacking: The new Grenzebach Stacking Line concept,' Dennis Schattauer, Michael Schulin; Grenzebach
14.20 Q&A

14.30 - Paper 8: ‘A comparative study of a new oxidised lignin bio-based plasticiser versus traditional chemistries for gypsum board,’ Michaela Vormoor, Dow
14.50

15.00 - Speed dating - Make 8 new contacts!

15.40 - Coffee and networking break - Exhibition area

Session 4 - Optimised manufacturing, optimised performance

16.30 - Paper 9: 'Resource savings and decarbonisation of the gypsum industry by new generation PCE-based dispersants,’ Markus Mueller, Sika Services AG
16.50 Q&A

17.00 - Paper 10: ‘From core to facer: Fire performance, strength and sustainability with fibreglass and nonwovens,’ Judith Hergert, Frantisek Sabo; Johns Manville
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

08.30 Paper 11: 'From glass to gypsum: Integrated processes for coated glass facers and patterned precursor designs,' Ryan Salata, Owens Corning
08.50 Q&A

09.00: Video announcement of the location of Global Gypsum 2026 - Robert McCaffrey, conference organiser

Session 5 - Enhancing product performance

09.05 - Paper 12: '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 13: 'Water reduction in wallboard production – more than a question of rheology?’ Alexander Kronast, BASF
09.55 Q&A

10.05 Meet the exhibitors - Exhibitors introduce themselves to the audience

10.30 - Coffee and networking break - Exhibition area - SPEED EXHIBITION ('When the bell rings, you must move on' - visit six stands in one hour!)

10.30 - Global Gypsum Awards Winners - Photo session, conference room (to 10.45)

Session 6 - Enhancing product performance, improving production

11.30 - Paper 14: ‘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 15: '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 16: '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 - Walking Lunch, Exhibition areas

Session 7 - Improving production

14.00 - Paper 17: ‘Electric thermal solutions for cost-efficient advanced wallboard manufacture,’ Volker Metzger, Watlow
14.20 Q&A

14.30 - Paper 18: 'Sustainable chain lubrication: Improving efficiency and reducing waste in gypsum production,’ Darran Green, RotaLube
14.50 Q&A

15.00 - Paper 19: ‘High-accuracy technology for manufacture of acoustic gypsum boards,’ Jon Manterola, Ana Selgado, Biele
15.20 Q&A

15.30 - Coffee and networking break - Exhibition area

Session 8 - Gypsum matters!

16.00 - Paper 20: ‘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 21: 'How additives influence the calcium sulphate hemihydrate hydration and technical properties, an overview,’ Christian Pritzel, Universität Siegen
16.50 Q&A

17.00 - Paper 22: 'An insight into the gypsum plaster market of Iran and the Middle East,’ Nikzad Oraee, Imperial College
17.20 Q&A

17.30 Programme concludes

17.30 - 19.30 Conference Farewell Reception and prize-giving in the downstairs Sports Bar, all welcome

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