Summary

The 20th IFRF Conference was held from 17th to 19th June 2025 at the historic Sheffield Town Hall, United Kingdom.  As a globally recognised hub for steelmaking and high-temperature industries, Sheffield provided an ideal backdrop for this significant event.

Sponsored by RINA, Sulzer Chemtech, Air Liquide and Suntec Industries, the IFRF Conference 2025 concluded with great success and reinforced the industry's commitment to the conference theme of 'Sustainable and safe industrial combustion.'

The conference brought together leading experts and professionals from diverse industrial sectors, including power generation, iron, steel, aluminium, oil and gas, refining, petrochemicals, glassmaking, ceramics, district heating and cooling and cement production. Attendees engaged in insightful discussions and presentations centred on advancing cleaner and more efficient combustion technologies.

Key highlights of the conference included:

• Expert Keynote Speeches: Daily addresses from prominent combustion experts provided invaluable insights into the latest research and industry developments.
• Engaging Sessions: Poster sessions, interactive panel discussions, and numerous paper presentations fostered a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange. Selected papers from the conference will be featured in a special edition of the Industrial Combustion Journal.
• EU Project Dissemination: Dedicated sessions showcased the progress and outcomes of various EU projects related to industrial combustion.
• Demonstration Projects: A special half-day session highlighted significant demonstration projects, offering practical examples of innovative combustion solutions.
• Networking and Gala Dinner: An enjoyable gala dinner at Inox at the University of Sheffield facilitated connections among industry peers.
• Energy Innovation Centre Tour: Delegates had the opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art facilities at the University of Sheffield's Energy Innovation Centre

The IFRF Conference 2025 underscored the critical importance of sustainable and safe practices in industrial combustion, paving the way for future advancements and collaborations in the field.

Conference outputs

• Presentations and posters at this Google Drive link.
• View photos from the event in our image gallery.
• Download conference programme, PDF (12.4MB)

For more details about the conference, please visit the IFRF Conference 2025 Event Page.