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2nd Global SynGyp Conference & Exhibition on wet scrubbers and synthetic gypsum

30 - 31 March 2017, Lindner Congress Hotel, Düsseldorf, Germany

Production - Quality Control - Utilisation

Hashtag: #syngyp

The 2nd Global SynGyp Conference on synthetic gypsum has successfully taken place, in Düsseldorf on 30-31 March 2017, with 80 delegates from 20 countries in attendance. 16 papers were presented at the event, alongside an exhibition of syntheic gypsum-related products and services.

You can view the image gallery for the event here and a full review of the 2nd Global SynGyp Conference 2017 is now available.

Delegate comments on the 2nd Global SynGyp Conference & Exhibition

• The organisers are highly knowledgeable;
• Compliments on the organisation;
• Perfect organisation;
• As gypsumboard manufacturers (based on FGD gypsum) it was very interesting to us to hear new info!;
• It is quite perfect;
• Good organisation and good connection possibilities;
• My favourite thing about the conference was the high quality of the delegates;
• Good balance between various topics;
• Networking was good, organisation was good;
• Balance between papers and discussion time was very good;
• Nice job!

Global SynGyp Conference Topics

The future of FGD
FGD regulatory trends
Global, regional and national trends in synthetic gypsum
Global syngyp markets, shipping and trade
Syngyp supply/demand trends
Natural vs synthetic gypsum
Equipment options for syngyp production
Lime versus limestone for FGD production
Scrubber types and influence on FGD
Scrubber process control
Scrubber operation options
Effects of fuels on FGD quality
FGD quality control
Particle size optimisation
Crystal morphology control factors
Syngyp storage and handling
FGD properties and components
Impurities and contaminants
Whence mercury?
Dewatering/drying options
Syngyp use in cement industry
Agricultural uses
Pelletising options
New applications for syngyp
Alternative syngyp sources (phosphogypsum, titanogypsum, citrogypsum, fluorogypsum etc)
Influence of syngyp properties and composition on calcination and wallboard manufacture

Who should attend?

FGD producers
Equipment suppliers
Syngyp users
Academics
Technology companies
Plant managers
Market analysts
Shippers & traders
Others involved in syngyp

Global Gypsum is pleased to announce the second biennial Global SynGyp Conference and Exhibition, which will take place in Germany in March 2017. The event will once again bring together scrubber operators and other syngyp producers together with syngyp users, as well as equipment producers, shippers, traders, academics and analysts in one place, for information exchange, networking and business. Covering all types of synthetic gypsum (including FGD gypsum, also known as DSG and REA Gips), the event will look at the delicate balance between cost-effective flue gas desulphurisation and the production of a high-quality synthetic gypsum product that can be used by wallboard, cement, agricultural and other sectors.

Global Gypsum's events are known for their excellent networking and business opportunities, and Global SynGyp will give you plenty of opportunities to make new contacts and catch up with old friends. The conference dinner on 30 March will take place at the Classic Remise Düsseldorf, a classic car museum in a former locomotive shed - giving you even more chance to do business.

The registration fee includes attendance at the conference and exhibition, conference proceedings book including delegate names/company/country and all available powerpoint slides, CD or memory stick including all available presentations in pdf or powerpoint format, participation in networking/speed-dating sessions, delegate name badge, special distribution magazine, conference briefcase, coffee breaks and snacks, lunches, welcome reception and farewell reception.

The conference early-bird registration fee is £495 until 24 November 2016 and the normal rate is £595 from 25 November until 24 February 2017. The conference late-rate registration fee is £695 after 24 February. Synthetic gypsum producers, scrubber operating-companies, utilities and synthetic gypsum users benefit from a £100 discount on these rates. Speakers register for £295, while confirmed producer/user speakers register free. The conference dinner is bookable separately at a rate of £125.