The topic of ICR® 2022:

The future transformation of the process industry

The International Colloquium on Refractories ICR® is a world-renowned event held annually in the city of Aachen. The event consists of a scientific conference, a trade fair for refractory companies and suppliers of raw materials, machinery, services and knowledge to the refractory industry, and of a varied supporting programme and social event.

Scientific conference

Two days of scientific presentations and posters covering all aspects of the latest refractory research (raw materials, processing, refractory materials, applications and recycling)

Trade fair

Trade fair for refractory companies and for suppliers of raw materials, machinery, services and knowledge to the refractory industry

Social event

Evening drinks reception with flying buffet and live music on 28^th September at the event venue

ICR® and futureSTEEL - Two events in one location

In 2022, futureSTEEL will be held concurrently with ICR® at Eurogress congress center in Aachen, Germany. futureSTEEL is a conference and trade fair of the steel industry, attracting approximately 400 participants from steel producers, steel finishing companies and traders.
One venue, one ticket, two events – visitors of ICR® can visit futureSTEEL and vice versa
Exhibitors at the ICR® trade fair can expect 400 additional visitors from the steel industry
Joint opening event, lunches and evening reception for participants of ICR® and futureSTEEL