18th Global Gypsum Conference, Exhibition & Awards
22 - 23 October 2018, Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, Canada
#globalgypsumconference
Preliminary Conference Programme 2018 - subject to change
Sunday 21 October 2018 |
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| 16.00 | Exhibitors can access the exhibition area |
| 16.00 - 20.00 | Conference registration opens. Collect your material 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 |
Monday 22 October 2018 |
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| 08.00 | Coffee in the exhibition area, and conference registration |
| 09.00 | Conference introduction and welcome, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor |
| 09.15 | Paper 1: ‘“Alexa, where’s my gypsum?” AI in the building materials industry,’ Dirk Schlemper, Inform Software |
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Session 1: Global gypsum trends |
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| 09.45 |
Paper 2: ‘Global market trends in gypsum supply and demand to 2028,’ Robert Grupe, associate consultant, Smithers Apex |
| 10.15 | Meet the delegates 1 - Delegates have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience |
| 10.45 | Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area: Sponsored by Johns Manville |
| 11.30 | Paper 3: ‘The Merger of Titans: A perspective on the takeover of USG by Knauf,’ Robert Morrow, Innogyps |
| 12.00 | Paper 4: ‘Where has all the gypsum gone?’ Maarten Hendriks, New West Gypsum Recycling |
| 12.30 | Paper 5: ‘From commodity gypsum to consumer product and onwards to outer space,’ Mark Flumiani, Gyptech |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
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Session 2: Gypsum processing |
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| 14.15 |
Paper 6: ‘Considerations on the calcination, stabilisation and cooling of stucco,’ Alfred Brosig, consultant |
| 14.45 | Meet the delegates 2 - Delegates have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience |
| 15.15 |
Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area: Sponsored by Johns Manville |
| 16.15 | Paper 7: ‘Alpha-gypsum produced using waste CaCl2 in China,’ Zhibao Li, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
| 16.45-17.15 | Paper 8: ‘Understanding soluble anhydrite,’ Jeff Warren, Gyptech |
| 17.45 |
Start to load buses for the Global Gypsum Gala Dinner at Vancouver Aquarium (buses depart at 6pm). Pre-booked guests only. Bring your tickets! Includes the presentation of the Global Gypsum Awards 2018 and the announcement of the location of the Global Gypsum Conference 2019. |
| 22.30 (approximately) | Delegates arrive back at hotel |
Tuesday 23 October 2018 |
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| 08.00 | Coffee in the exhibition area |
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Session 3: Gypsum product production optimisation |
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| 09.00 |
Paper 9: ‘Gebr. Pfeiffer R4C – compact gypsum calcining solutions, integrated plants for wall stucco and/or wallboard production,’ Viktor Zerr, Gebr. Pfeiffer |
| 09.30 | Paper 10: ‘The planning of brownfield plants by use of 3D laser-scanning technology,’ Ryan Hogan, Claudius Peters Americas |
| 10.00 | Speed-dating: Bring plenty of business cards for this popular networking session |
| 10.30 |
Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area: Sponsored by Johns Manville |
| 11.15 | Paper 11: ‘A tiny change for maximum gain: How knives could be the key to exceeding your Continuous Improvement targets, increasing output, reducing bottlenecks and improving your bottom line,’ Nick Wright, Fernite of Sheffield Ltd. |
| 11.45 |
Paper 12: ‘The three root causes of poor material discharge and bin hang-ups with natural, synthetic and recycled gypsum: Case studies from Syncrude and USG,’ Jamil Bundalli, Kamengo |
| 12.15-12.45 | Paper 13: ‘Understanding centrifugal fans for maximum performance in gypsum plant dedusting systems,’ Luis J. Castano, IAC |
| Lunch: Global Gypsum Lunch Discussion Groups - Each table conducts its own discussion forum: Moderators report back to conference in final session. | |
| 14.00 | Paper 14: ‘Clean dosing and filling to save resources,’ Michael Mestekemper, Haver & Boecker |
| Session 4: Adding value to gypsum products | |
| 14.30 | Paper 15: ‘Development of robust evaluation methodology for improved fibreglass processing: How to mimic and evaluate glass fibres for wallboard applications,’ Reggie Buckley, Owens Corning |
| 15.00 | Results of Global Gypsum Lunch Discussion Groups |
| 15.15 | Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area: Sponsored by Johns Manville |
| 16.00 | Paper 16: 'Efficient paper machine for light weight and high strength plasterboard liner,’ Wijai Homsakmongkol, SCG-Paper Packaging |
| 16.30 | Paper 17: ‘Evaluation of gypsum casts by Digital Image Correlation (DIC) when exposed to temperatures >500°C,’ Dick Engbrecht, Ph.D. |
| 17.00 | Paper 18: ‘Cleantech values in dosing and weighing in gypsum drymix plants,’ Mika Lehtonen, Lahti Precision |
| 17.30-17.35 | Final conference summary - End of conference session |
| 18.00-20.00 |
Vancouver sunset Farewell reception - Contellation Room, 34th Floor, Sheraton Wall Centre South Tower - Conference prizegiving - All welcome Featuring the Siobhan Walsh Jazz Group |
